Three Paths to Better Open Wireless Routers
For the past few years, EFF and a coalition of other organizations has been campaigning for more and better Open Wireless networks. Unlocked, password-free wireless networks are in many respects the most convenient, efficient, and privacy-protective way to access the Internet, and running one is a considerate and neighbourly...
New Surveillance Self-Defense Playlist for LGBTQ Youth
New Surveillance Self-Defense Playlist for LGBTQ Youth
The Internet provides a wide-range of resources for LGBTQ youth to find community, health information, and other resources to explore and understand their identities. Unfortunately, many of these resources get censored, either intentionally or as collateral damage from the use of other filters. It can be difficult to access online...
All Eyes on Virginia as Lawmakers Face Major Surveillance Decisions
The FCC is Keeping an Eye on Interconnection, But More Clarity is Needed
When a customer signs up for Internet access from a broadband provider such as Comcast or Verizon, they're signing up for more than just access to that ISP's network. After all, ISPs provide the "last mile" connection to their customers, but these ISPs do not own the entire infrastructure of...
EFF Signs Joint Letter Urging Canada to Dismiss Anti-Terror Legislation, Bill C-51
EFF has signed on to a joint letter with more than 100 organizations and individuals to urge Canadian members of parliament to vote against Canada's anti-terror legislation, Bill C-51. The reckless bill contains vague language and proposes broad, unchecked surveillance powers that threaten the right to privacy...
Las Violaciones de la Neutralidad de la Red Ponen en Peligro la Libertad de los Usuarios
La neutralidad de la red requiere que todos los datos que viajan a través de Internet sean tratados igualmente. Esto significa que las empresas de telecomunicaciones no deben bloquear contenidos en función de su origen o destino, ni deben discriminar y/o priorizar ciertas aplicaciones, tampoco imponer tasas especiales de acceso...
EFF Busts Podcasting Patent, Invalidating Key Claims at Patent Office
EFF Busts Podcasting Patent, Invalidating Key Claims at Patent Office
San Francisco - The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) invalidated key claims in the so-called “podcasting patent” today after a petition for review from the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF)—a decision that significantly curtails the ability of a patent troll to threaten podcasters big and small.
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