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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Mar 4

    If passed, this bill could fulfill a long-standing dream of U.S. law enforcement: the end of private, encrypted messaging on the Internet.

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  2. 35 minutes ago

    Even if police don’t need a warrant to rummage through your trash (and many states disagree on this point), they should need a warrant to rummage through your DNA.

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  3. 58 minutes ago

    Trying to explain an Internet freedom issue to family or friends? Check out EFF's new page with a bunch of one-pager handouts to help you learn about different subjects and share with the people around you!

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  4. 2 hours ago

    **UPDATE** This event has been cancelled. Apologies for any inconvenience.

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  5. Retweeted
    12 hours ago

    A big position just opened up at , one of the world's most important digital rights organizations. Everyone on the internet depends on their work, and you could be their new Tech Projects director.

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  6. 6 hours ago

    More than 1,500 state and local public safety agencies in the U.S. have drones, according to the latest report from Bard College's

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  7. 6 hours ago

    Chicago: Join Electronic Frontier Alliance member Lucy Parsons Labs on March 12 for the latest installment in their digital security workshop series. This time, they will look at using browser extensions for online security

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  8. 7 hours ago

    Make no mistake: the EARN IT Act is a vehicle to undermine end-to-end encryption.

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  9. Retweeted
    8 hours ago

    Sen. Blumenthal mischaracterizes the Attorney General's role in EARN IT's voting process. Yes, the AG would get only "one vote," but he could unilaterally veto the Commission's recommendations. That power would let him easily strong-arm the Commission.

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  10. Retweeted
    11 hours ago

    The government is attempting to exploit anger at tech companies to pass a law that intentionally undermines digital security (), and censors speech. That such a law is even being considered by Congress is a national disgrace.

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  11. Retweeted
    9 hours ago

    In a few minutes, we'll be watching the Senate Judiciary Committee discuss the EARN IT Act.

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  12. 19 hours ago

    This bill would put Internet platforms right where Attorney General Barr wants them, ready to compromise their users’ security and privacy in order to avoid serious repercussions.

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  13. Retweeted
    23 hours ago

    "'s message is simple: We request that you ban the government's use of face surveillance. As to private sector use of face surveillance, there should be a requirement of informed opt-in consent before a business can collect somebody's faceprint." —

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  14. 23 hours ago

    Have questions about EFF's Technology Projects Director role? We've got answers.

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  15. 23 hours ago

    Starting now:

    EFF Senior Staff Attorney is in Sacramento today to outline the reasons why the CA legislature should stop government use of face surveillance, and require consent for its private use. Listen to the livestream:
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  16. 23 hours ago

    Ann Arbor: Learn techniques to protect yourself while using social media! Join Electronic Frontier Alliance member on March 15 for their workshop, 'Locking Down Social Media'.

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  17. Mar 10

    EFF Senior Staff Attorney is in Sacramento today to outline the reasons why the CA legislature should stop government use of face surveillance, and require consent for its private use. Listen to the livestream:

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  18. Retweeted
    Mar 10

    is pushing for the Federal Circuit to join other circuit courts in livestreaming arguments:

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  19. Mar 10

    In times of public health emergency, extraordinary efforts are warranted and necessary. However, these measures used to manage a specific crisis must not become permanent fixtures in the landscape of government intrusions into daily life.

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  20. Mar 10

    No matter how you dress it up, moving the management of .ORG to a for-profit company is a significant change. Nonprofits are right to ask what corners a for-profit registry will cut.

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  21. Mar 10

    La nueva edición de "Quién defiende tus datos" Argentina está lista! El informe de , en colaboración con EFF, nota que las empresas han comenzado bien, pero falta mucho camino para mantener la privacidad de los usuarios.

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