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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.

Press Release | October 16, 2025

Labor Unions, EFF Sue Trump Administration to Stop Ideological Surveillance of Free Speech Online

The complaint asks a federal court to stop this unconstitutional surveillance program, which has silenced and frightened both citizens and noncitizens, and hampered the ability of the unions to associate with their members and potential members.

Legal Case

United Auto Workers v. U.S. Department of State

In 2025, Trump administration officials—primarily at the Departments of State and Homeland Security—created a mass surveillance program to monitor constitutionally protected speech by noncitizens lawfully present in the U.S. Using AI and other automated technologies, the program has surveilled the social media accounts of visa holders and lawful permanent residents...

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...

Event | November 13, 2025

EFFecting Change: This Title Was Written by a Human

Generative AI is like a Rorschach test for anxieties about technology–be they privacy, replacement of workers, bias and discrimination, surveillance, or intellectual property. Our panelists discuss how to address complex questions and risks in AI while protecting civil liberties and human rights online.Join EFF Director of Policy and Advocacy...

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.

Event | October 20, 2025

Cory Doctorow with Jenny Odell / Enshittification

The Booksmith (not EFF) will host this event. EFF Special Advisor Cory Doctorow will be speaking.From the Organizers: The Booksmith is so excited to be welcoming Cory Doctorow back to San Francisco for the release of Enshittification at Public Works. He will...

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.

Event | October 10, 2025

Livestream: Stop Censoring Abortion

EFF will co-host this event with Plan C. Stop Censoring Abortion: Social Media is Suppressing Reproductive HealthSocial media is a major source of info for abortion seekers — but Big Tech is stopping them from finding correct, timely facts. Leaders from Plan C, EFF, M+A...

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.

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