The FTC’s Ban on GM and OnStar Selling Driver Data Is a Good First Step
The Federal Trade Commission announced a proposed settlement agreeing that General Motors and its subsidiary, OnStar, will be banned from selling geolocation and driver behavior data to credit agencies for five years. That’s good news for G.M. owners. Every car owner and driver deserves to be protected.Last year, ...
VICTORY! Federal Court (Finally) Rules Backdoor Searches of 702 Data Unconstitutional
EFF Speakeasy: Mesa
Join EFF staff and local online rights supporters for a Speakeasy meetup on Thursday, February 13 in Mesa! EFF staff will be in town for CactusCon. Raise a glass and discover EFF's latest work defending digital freedoms online. This event is a free, casual gathering to...
Protecting “Free Speech” Can’t Just Be About Targeting Political Opponents
The White House executive order “restoring freedom of speech and ending federal censorship,” published Monday, misses the mark on truly protecting Americans’ First Amendment rights. The order calls for an investigation of efforts under the Biden administration to “moderate, deplatform, or otherwise suppress speech,” especially on social media companies....
EFF Sends Transition Memo on Digital Policy Priorities to New Administration and Congress
EFF Transition Memo to Trump Administration 2025
Memo from the Electronic Frontier Foundation to Congress and the Trump Administration to ensure that technology supports freedom, justice, and innovation for all Americans.
EFF Transition Memo to Trump Administration 2025
VPNs Are Not a Solution to Age Verification Laws
VPNs are having a moment. On January 1st, Florida joined 18 other states in implementing an age verification law that burdens Floridians' access to sites that host adult content, including pornography websites like Pornhub. In protest to these laws, PornHub blocked access to users in Florida. Residents in...







