Category: Business

In today’s interconnected, fast-paced corporate world, business sabotage, cyber attacks, and talent poaching are all serious threats that can harm an organization’s operations, reputation, and bottom line. While these activities may initially appear to be hidden or covert, the probability that they will be discovered over time is significant. Factors such as technological advancements, whistleblower […]

Germany is a leader in privacy and data protection, with many Germans being particularly sensitive to the processing of their personal data – owing to the country’s totalitarian history and the role of surveillance in both Nazi Germany and East Germany. So, it is disappointing that the German government is trying to push through Parliament, […]

In its recent report, Civil Rights Implications of Face Recognition Technology (FRT), the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights identified serious problems with the federal government’s use of face recognition technology, and in doing so recognized EFF’s expertise on this issue. The Commission focused its investigation on the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Department of Homeland […]

Update 11/14/2024: The PERA and PREVAIL patent bills were pulled at the last minute today, without getting a committee vote. Senators are right to have concerns with these deeply flawed bills. We hope to engage with the next Congress on real patent fixes—changes that will create a more fair system for small companies and everyday users of […]

The biannual report, which focuses on developments affecting global food and animal feed markets, highlights that higher costs for cocoa, coffee, and tea are driving the increase, while disparities in import bills persist across income levels. Cocoa prices have soared nearly four times their ten-year average earlier this year, coffee prices have almost doubled, and tea […]

Now, of course, we’ve all dropped a cell phone, picked it up, and realized that we’ve absolutely destroyed its screen. Right? Or is it just me…? Either way, you’ve probably seen how expensive it can be to repair a device, whether it be a cell phone, laptop, or even a washing machine.   Device repair doesn’t […]

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world’s largest chipmaker, is embroiled in a high-profile legal dispute concerning allegations of racial and citizenship discrimination at its newly established manufacturing facilities in Arizona. A lawsuit filed by current and former employees, including a senior talent acquisition director, claims that TSMC has systematically favored Taiwanese citizens over American […]