Support the fight to defend digital freedoms and you can receive some special EFF gear. It's a win-win! eff.org/YEC

Digital Rights Bytes is a place for you to get clear answers to the frequently asked questions that bug you about technology in short, easily digestible bites. www.digitalrightsbytes.org/

Home for the holidays? Help your loved ones install Privacy Badger to stop online trackers from following them around the web. privacybadger.org/

The European Commission (EC) is considering a “Digital Omnibus” package that would substantially rewrite EU privacy law, particularly the landmark General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). It’s not a done deal, and it shouldn’t be. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...

Stopping non-consensual intimate imagery matters. But Congress’ attempt to address NCII misses the mark, and threatens speech and privacy in the process. eff.org/deeplinks/2...

Support EFF by Dec 31 to help us unlock a series of challenge grants 🌟 No matter the size of the donation, every supporter ensures that we can fight censorship, defend encryption, and push back against mass surveillance. Join us! eff.org/yec

EFF’s legal work has become even more critical as law firms have reportedly pulled back on their pro bono hours since the administration’s attacks. eff.org/deeplinks/2...

The Ghost of Christmas Past might see your metadata, but the government shouldn't. Donate to EFF to help protect your digital privacy. eff.org/YEC

“Today’s feature to recognize your friend at your front door can easily be repurposed tomorrow for mass surveillance,” EFF’s @mariotrujillo.bsky.social told Cyberguy. “It is important for state regulators to investigate.” cyberguy.com/ai/amazon-a...

Trying out different social platforms? Be sure to follow EFF so you see the latest digital rights updates wherever you go: www.eff.org/pages/where...

For over 30 years EFF's EFFector newsletter has chronicled the rise of the digital rights movement. Check out our archives going back all the way to 1990: www.eff.org/effector

People in power keep trying to make technology more oppressive and indifferent to your rights. But EFF supporters fight back, every single time. Stand with our community today! eff.org/yec

End 2025 on a strong note by helping EFF reach our Year-End Challenge goal! Every supporter counts, so give today. eff.org/YEC

Join EFF's Rindala Alajaji and Alexis Hancock along with Hana Memon from @GenZforChange.org and Cynthia Conti-Cook from Collaborative Research Center for Resilience for our next EFFecting Change about what we stand to lose as more governments push to age-gate the web. www.eff.org/event/effec...

Going on a road trip or taking a flight this holiday season? That's the perfect time to catch up on EFF's How to Fix the Internet podcast. www.eff.org/how-to-fix-...

You may not have noticed the massive proliferation of AI-written police reports–and that’s by design. In 2025, EFF and several states pushed back. eff.org/deeplinks/2...

2025 was a stellar year for EFF’s award-winning podcast, “How to Fix the Internet,” as our sixth season focused on the tools and technology of freedom. eff.org/deeplinks/2...

In so many ways, the work and reputation EFF has built over the last 35 years laid the groundwork for years like 2025 – when freedom, justice and innovation were under attack from many directions at once. eff.org/deeplinks/2...

Democracy faced threats this year that technology supercharged—dystopian surveillance, attacks on encryption, and government censorship. EFF's lawyers, technologists, and activists are fighting back. But we need you! Join EFF today: eff.org/YEC

“If one of these bills passes ... it’s going to affect all users, because if you want to access anything remotely controversial on the internet, you’re going to have to prove who you are,” EFF’s @irmck.bsky.social told @salon.com. www.salon.com/2025/12/22/...

EFF's team of technologists engineer solutions to the problems of sneaky tracking, government surveillance, and more. Check out some of those tools! www.eff.org/pages/tools

This holiday season, give the gift of online privacy. Protect your loved ones from online tracking by helping them install Privacy Badger--a free browser extension from EFF. privacybadger.org/

Year-end is always a great time to support your favorite nonprofit. You can even start a recurring donation to automatically make a donation every year! eff.org/YECR

EFF’s Jacob Hoffman-Andrews helped @WashingtonPost.com develop a privacy self-defense guide for deleting the file your chatbot keeps on you, with settings for ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, Gemini and Meta AI. www.washingtonpost.com/technology/...

Police should be held to the same accountability standards as any other professional, EFF’s Adam Schwartz told @utahnewsdispatch.com. “They’re the ones with a badge and a gun who are enforcing the law. They, more than anyone else, should be following rules.” utahnewsdispatch.com/2025/12/19/...

“Flock's ambitions go far beyond license-plate surveillance,” EFF’s @cooperq.com told @404Media.co. “Flock's goal isn't to catch stolen cars, their goal is to have total surveillance of everyone all the time." www.404media.co/flock-expos...

This year, EFF launched tools to detect surveillance, challenged unconstitutional surveillance, and pushed back against attacks on encryption. You can help us do even more in 2026 when you make a year-end donation! eff.org/yec

"The democracy world is kind of in one silo, and we tech people are in another silo," said EFF's Cindy Cohn at an event hosted by @harvard.edu's Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society. "If we don't start talking to each other soon, bad things are going to continue to happen."

We're thrilled to be supporting @officialgdc.bsky.social in March! EFF supporters can even get a 10% discount code on their tickets. Learn more here: www.eff.org/event/eff-g...

Help us make sure your 'naughty' and 'nice' lists stay private, secure, and encrypted. Donate to EFF during our Year-End Challenge drive! eff.org/YEC

Joining or renewing your support for EFF has never been easier: - Click the link below - Choose your donation amount - Browse some conversation-starting gear - Pick from credit/debit, PayPal, mobile payment, etc. - Status: SUPPORTER! ✅ eff.org/YEC

Law enforcement have a lot of tools when it comes to accessing your personal information, which is why the sites and apps you use need to know the law– and when to push back. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...

Mobile IDs promise convenience, but before you download your state’s app, there’s a few questions worth asking yourself. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...

Big thank you to everyone who participated in our AMA on the harms of age-verification mandates over on Reddit’s r/privacy this week. We got some really good questions—did we answer any of yours? www.reddit.com/r/privacy/c...

From photo IDs and selfies to social security numbers and location information, data breaches hit a wide variety of companies this year. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...

No matter what, EFF is here to fight for every users' rights on the internet (ᓄಠ_ಠ)ᓄ We can't do it without your support! Join today. eff.org/YEC

New Speaking Freely is here! In our latest interview, we chat with Sami Ben Gharbia, a Tunisian human rights campaigner, blogger, writer and freedom of expression advocate. Read more here: www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...

Protecting privacy, fighting surveillance, and promoting transparency are just a few of the goals of bills that advanced in California's legislature this year. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...

Every donation counts in EFF's Year-End Challenge. Just like everyone counts in the pursuit of digital freedom! eff.org/YEC

Support EFF's work by December 31 to help us unlock a series of challenge grants 🌟 No matter the size of the donation, every supporter ensures that we can fight censorship, defend encryption, and push back against surveillance. Join us! eff.org/YEC

It may feel like the whole idea of protecting yourself online is too big of an issue to tackle. But we can take small steps to better protect our own privacy and build an online space that feels as free and safe as speaking with those close to us in the offline world. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...

CBP, DEA and local law enforcement agencies have created a massive surveillance dragnet targeting drivers on highways along the US-Mexico border. Here's how to spot automated license plate readers by the roadside. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...

It’s clear that trans people face unique, advanced, and persistent threats—online and off. Here are some strategies for resisting the tech-enabled violence that trans people face. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...

Data breaches affect everyone, and this year we saw plenty of them, ranging from the novel to the predictable. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...

“So the act of speaking is an act of thinking, and it's what makes us human. So this is my definition that I love about freedom of expression“ - Read more in our latest Speaking Freely interview with Sami Ben Ghariba. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...

Before sending a copyright infringement notice to an online platform, people need to consider all the fair use factors—not make up their own test. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...

California’s legislature runs in a two-year cycle, meaning that it’s currently halftime for legislators. As we prepare for the next year of the California legislative session in January, it’s a good time to showcase what’s happened so far—and what’s left to do. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...

It doesn’t matter if you’re an engineer, a caretaker, an artist, or a political activist—you can power the work necessary for a brighter future together (and unlock additional grants before the year ends!). Support EFF's work today! eff.org/YEC

Looking for a way to maximize your 2025 giving? Support EFF during our Year-End Challenge and move the digital future in the right direction for everyone! eff.org/YEC

Even if age verification laws require data deletion, you have to trust every website and third-party verifier will actually do it. That's a lot of faith to place in companies with spotty track records—and a risk that doesn't exist when a bartender just glances at your ID. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...