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Deeplinks Blog by Kit Walsh | October 23, 2025

Civil Disobedience of Copyright Keeps Science Going

Creating and sharing knowledge are defining traits of humankind, yet copyright law has grown so restrictive that it can require acts of civil disobedience to ensure that students and scholars have the books they need. Unless publishing gatekeepers adopt drastically more equitable practices and become partners in disseminating knowledge, they...

Deeplinks Blog by Paige Collings, Veridiana Alimonti | October 23, 2025

EFF Backs Constitutional Challenge to Ecuador’s Intelligence Law That Undermines Human Rights

In early September, EFF submitted an amicus brief to Ecuador’s Constitutional Court supporting a constitutional challenge filed by Ecuadorian NGOs, including INREDH and LaLibre. The case challenges the constitutionality of the Ley Orgánica de Inteligencia (LOI) and its implementing regulation, the General Regulation of the LOI.EFF’s amicus...

Deeplinks Blog by Allison Morris | October 21, 2025

It’s Time to Take Back CTRL

Tyrants are co-opting tech to supercharge the attack on democracy. They’re making it easier to spy on people, block free speech, and control what we do. EFF is fighting back and you can join the movement to Take Back CTRL.

Deeplinks Blog by Rory Mir, Christian Romero | October 20, 2025

No Tricks, Just Treats 🎃 EFF’s Halloween Signal Stickers Are Here!

EFF usually warns of new horrors threatening your rights online, but this Halloween we’ve summoned a few of our own we’d like to share. Our new Signal Sticker Pack highlights some creatures—both mythical and terrifying—conjured up by our designers for you to share this spooky season.

Deeplinks Blog by Lisa Femia | October 16, 2025

No One Should Be Forced to Conform to the Views of the State

Three major labor unions, represented by EFF and co-counsel, have just sued the U.S. State Department and Department of Homeland Security for their viewpoint-based surveillance and suppression of protected expression online.

Deeplinks Blog by Christian Romero | October 15, 2025

🎃 A Full Month of Privacy Tips from EFF | EFFector 37.14

Instead of catching you off-guard with a jump scare this Halloween season, EFF is here to catch you up on the latest digital rights news with our EFFector newsletter!In this issue, we’re helping you take control of your online privacy with Opt Out October; explaining the UK’s...

Deeplinks Blog by Matthew Guariglia | October 14, 2025

Victory! California Requires Transparency for AI Police Reports

California Governor Newsom has signed SB 524, making California the second state to take an important first step toward regulating AI police reports.

Deeplinks Blog by Electronic Frontier Foundation | October 13, 2025

EFF and Five Human Rights Organizations Urge Action Around Microsoft’s Role in Israel’s War on Gaza

EFF, Access Now, Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, Fight for the Future, and 7amleh sent a letter to Microsoft last month calling on the company to cease any further involvement in providing AI and cloud computing technologies for use in Israel’s ongoing genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

Deeplinks Blog by Christian Romero | October 10, 2025

Watch Now: Navigating Surveillance with EFF Members

Online surveillance is everywhere—and understanding how you’re being tracked, and how to fight back, is more important than ever. That’s why EFF partnered with Women In Security and Privacy (WISP) for our annual Global Members’ Speakeasy, where we tackled online behavioral tracking and the massive data broker industry that...

Deeplinks Blog by Christopher Vines | October 10, 2025

EFF Austin: Organizing and Making a Difference in Central Texas

Austin, Texas is a major tech hub with a population that’s engaged in advocacy and paying attention. Since 1991, EFF-Austin an independent nonprofit civil liberties organization, has been the proverbial beacon alerting those in central Texas to the possibilities and implications of modern technology. It is also an active member...

Deeplinks Blog by Katharine Trendacosta | October 9, 2025

PERA Remains a Serious Threat to Efforts Against Bad Patents

PERA would overturn long-standing court decisions that have helped keep some of the most problematic patents in check. This includes the Supreme Court’s Alice v. CLS Bank decision, which bars patents on abstract ideas. While Alice has not completely solved the problems of the patent system or patent trolling, it...

Deeplinks Blog by Matthew Guariglia | October 8, 2025

EFF and Other Organizations: Keep Key Intelligence Positions Senate Confirmed

In a joint letter to the ranking members of the House and Senate intelligence committees, EFF has joined with 20 other organizations, including the ACLU, Brennan Center, CDT, Asian Americans Advancing Justice, and Demand Progress, to express opposition to a rule change that would seriously weaken accountability in the intelligence community.

Deeplinks Blog by Hayley Tsukayama | October 7, 2025

How to File a Privacy Complaint in California

Seeing something sketchy when it comes to your online privacy? Here’s how to file a complaint under California’s consumer data privacy law.

Deeplinks Blog by Hayley Tsukayama | October 7, 2025

California Targets Tractor Supply's Tricky Tracking

The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) fined Tractor Supply, the country's self-proclaimed largest "rural lifestyle" retailer, $1,350,000 for apparently ducking its responsibilities to California consumers and job applicants. And it's all thanks to a consumer complaint.

Deeplinks Blog by Dave Maass, Rindala Alajaji | October 7, 2025

Flock Safety and Texas Sheriff Claimed License Plate Search Was for a Missing Person. It Was an Abortion Investigation.

New documents and court records obtained by EFF show that Texas deputies queried Flock Safety's surveillance data in an abortion investigation, contradicting the narrative promoted by the company and the Johnson County Sheriff that she was “being searched for as a missing person,” and that “it was about her safety.”...

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Civil Disobedience of Copyright Keeps Science Going

EFF Backs Constitutional Challenge to Ecuador’s Intelligence Law That Undermines Human Rights

It’s Time to Take Back CTRL

No Tricks, Just Treats 🎃 EFF’s Halloween Signal Stickers Are Here!

No One Should Be Forced to Conform to the Views of the State

🎃 A Full Month of Privacy Tips from EFF | EFFector 37.14

Victory! California Requires Transparency for AI Police Reports

EFF and Five Human Rights Organizations Urge Action Around Microsoft’s Role in Israel’s War on Gaza

Watch Now: Navigating Surveillance with EFF Members

EFF Austin: Organizing and Making a Difference in Central Texas

PERA Remains a Serious Threat to Efforts Against Bad Patents

EFF and Other Organizations: Keep Key Intelligence Positions Senate Confirmed

How to File a Privacy Complaint in California

California Targets Tractor Supply's Tricky Tracking

Flock Safety and Texas Sheriff Claimed License Plate Search Was for a Missing Person. It Was an Abortion Investigation.

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