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Event | April 9, 2026

Privacy Index Workshop

lumka (not EFF) will host this event. EFF Director for International Freedom of Expression Jillian C. York will be speaking.From the Organizers: The discussion will feature Ruby Chen, Ana Luisa Cubas (Sound Surveillance Archive Researcher), Jillian C. York (Director for International Freedom...

Deeplinks Blog by Christoph Schmon | April 7, 2026

EU Parliament Blocks Mass-Scanning of Our Chats—What's Next?

The EU’s so-called Chat Control plan, which would mandate mass scanning and other encryption breaking measures, has had some good news lately. The most controversial idea, the forced requirement to scan encrypted messages, was given up by EU member states. And now, another win for privacy: the EU Parliament has...

Event | April 25, 2026

EFF at BSidesCharm

EFF is excited to be in Baltimore, MD for BSidesCharm for the first time! If you're attending BSidesCharm, be sure to stop by the EFF booth to chat with some of our team and learn about the latest developments in the fight for privacy and free expression online. You can...

Deeplinks Blog by Aaron Jue, Melissa Srago | April 3, 2026

Triple Header for Privacy’s Defender in New York

Join EFF’s Executive Director Cindy Cohn at three events in NYC to talk digital rights and her new book: Privacy's Defender: My Thirty-Year Fight Against Digital Surveillance.

Deeplinks Blog by Sophia Cope | April 3, 2026

The FAA’s “Temporary” Flight Restriction for Drones is a Blatant Attempt to Criminalize Filming ICE

Legal intern Raj Gambhir was the principal author of this post.Update: On April 15, 2026 the FAA rescinded the TFR (FDC 6/4375) and instead issued an advisory (FDC 6/2824), which states: [Drone] operators are advised to avoid flying in proximity to: Department of War (DOW), Department of Energy (Doe),...

Deeplinks Blog by Corynne McSherry | April 3, 2026

Tech Nonprofits to Feds: Don’t Weaponize Procurement to Undermine AI Trust and Safety

While the very public fight continues between the Department of Defense and Anthropic over whether the government can punish a company for refusing to allow its technology to be used for mass surveillance, another agency of the U.S. government is quietly working to ensure that this dispute will never...

Deeplinks Blog by Aaron Jue, Melissa Srago | April 3, 2026

Double Shot of Privacy's Defender in D.C.

You're invited to join EFF’s Executive Director Cindy Cohn at two events in Washington, D.C. on the national tour for her new book: Privacy's Defender: My Thirty-Year Fight Against Digital Surveillance.

Event | April 16, 2026

EFFecting Change: Can't Stop the Signal

Internet shutdowns have become a powerful weapon. Years of digital repression in Iran have intensified during the current conflict with Israel and the U.S.. The Iranian government has once again shut down internet access, isolating millions, silencing dissent, and blocking information about human rights abuses. In January 2026, nationwide blackouts...

Deeplinks Blog by David Greene, Sophia Cope | April 2, 2026

Weakening Speech Protections Will Punish All of Us—Not Just Meta

Recently, a California Superior Court jury found that Meta and YouTube harmed a user through some of the features they offered. And a New Mexico jury concluded that Meta deceived young users into thinking its platforms were safe from predation. It’s clear that many people are frustrated by big tech...

Event | April 20, 2026

Privacy's Defender with WISP in NYC

Join Women in Security and Privacy (WISP) and EFF for a conversation featuring EFF Executive Director Cindy Cohn in discussion about Cindy's book: Privacy's Defender: My Thirty-Year Fight Against Digital Surveillance. Cindy has tangled with the feds, fought for your data security, and argued before judges to protect...

Deeplinks Blog by Betty Gedlu | April 2, 2026

A Baseless Copyright Claim Against a Web Host—and Why It Failed

Higbee & Associates, a law firm known for sending copyright demand letters to website owners, targeted May First Movement Technology, accusing it of infringing a photograph owned by Agence France-Presse (AFP). The claim was baseless. May First didn’t post the photo. It didn’t even own the website where the photo...

Event | August 14, 2026

EFF at HOPE 26

The HOPE conference is not only back for another year, but also back in Manhattan for the first time since 2018! EFF is thrilled to be there with talks and a table in the expo hall where you can chat with our team, learn about the latest in the...

Deeplinks Blog by Cliff Braun | April 2, 2026

Print Blocking Won't Work - Permission to Print Part 2

Legislators across the U.S. are proposing laws to force “print blockers” on 3D printers sold in their states. This mandated censorware is doomed to fail for its intended purpose, but will still manage to hurt the professional and hobbyist communities relying on these tools.

Deeplinks Blog by Rory Mir | April 2, 2026

Print Blocking is Anti-Consumer - Permission to Print Part 1

When legislators give companies an excuse to write untouchable code, it’s a disaster for everyone. This time, 3D printers are being targeted. Even if you’ve never used one, you’ve benefited from the open commons these devices have created. We need to roundly reject these onerous restraints on creation.

Deeplinks Blog by Betty Gedlu | April 2, 2026

Google and Amazon: Acknowledged Risks, and Ignored Responsibilities

In late 2024, we urged Google and Amazon to honor their human rights commitments. Since then, a stream of additional reporting has reinforced that our concerns were well-founded. Yet despite mounting evidence of serious risk, both companies have refused to take action.

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Privacy Index Workshop

EU Parliament Blocks Mass-Scanning of Our Chats—What's Next?

EFF at BSidesCharm

Triple Header for Privacy’s Defender in New York

The FAA’s “Temporary” Flight Restriction for Drones is a Blatant Attempt to Criminalize Filming ICE

Tech Nonprofits to Feds: Don’t Weaponize Procurement to Undermine AI Trust and Safety

Double Shot of Privacy's Defender in D.C.

EFFecting Change: Can't Stop the Signal

Weakening Speech Protections Will Punish All of Us—Not Just Meta

Privacy's Defender with WISP in NYC

A Baseless Copyright Claim Against a Web Host—and Why It Failed

EFF at HOPE 26

Print Blocking Won't Work - Permission to Print Part 2

Print Blocking is Anti-Consumer - Permission to Print Part 1

Google and Amazon: Acknowledged Risks, and Ignored Responsibilities

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