Today is the last day to apply to EFF's Trainer Workshop series! If you want to up the digital defense of your community, apply now to join us for four newbie-friendly sessions which will prepare you to host your own grassroots trainings. eff.org/TrainerSerie...

Follow my Wikimedia colleagues at the UN today!

Happening today!

“Congress should end the many years of overreach by the U.S. Intelligence Community by requiring warrants for the collection or capture of any communication involving an American,” EFF’s India McKinney told @Militarydotcom. www.military.com/daily-news/...

The much anticipated teen social media ban began in Australia on 10 December 2025. Its introduction was popular a year ago when legislation passed parliament but has also been controversial with many Aussies. Many question whether it will work and point out possible harmful unintended consequences.

Government-wide efforts to access and aggregate unprecedented amounts of voter data and other personal info should raise significant concerns for every American. We outline the details and implications of the admin's latest privacy-invasion move with @cdt.org and @civilrightsorg.bsky.social ⬇️

Feeling overwhelmed by the onslaught of invasive age-verification mandates? You’re not alone. We built a resource hub to break down how these laws work, who they harm, what’s at stake, and how to protect yourself. Join the fight at EFF.org/Age.

Online age verification isn't the same as a quick ID flash: it's surveillance. These systems collect your data and undermine your ability to anonymously access and discuss sensitive topics online. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...

The New York Times just published a bombshell in a story that we’ve been tracking and the implications of it go far beyond immigration enforcement. In short, the privacy of all Americans is at stake. @scottshuchart.bsky.social and @nschneidman.bsky.social explain why. https://protdem.org/3XSE8Ko

Keep up with the different surveillance technologies police are using across the U.S., from body-worn cameras to cell-site simulators. Stay informed using the Atlas of Surveillance. atlasofsurveillance.org/atlas

#Ageverification must not become mandatory. In general, the effect and implementation of age verification are still unclear, and the risks outweigh the benefits. There is no law worldwide that enforces mandatory AV for messengers. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...

Online age verification isn't like showing ID at a bar. It's more invasive, affects far more transactions, and poses serious privacy, security, and free speech risks that in-person checks never do. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...

A functioning antitrust regime would stop both the sale and the hostile takeover attempt, full stop. But Hollywood and the federal government are frequent collaborators, and the feds have little incentive to stop Hollywood’s behemoths from growing even further. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...

Want to up the digital security of communities you work with? Apply to be a part of EFF’s limited Trainer Workshop series, where over the course of four weekly sessions, we’ll prepare you and like-minded organizers to hold your own digital security trainings. Deadline 12/18. eff.org/TrainerSerie...

Great resource!! So many people have been asking me about these issues lately.

Mandatory social media disclosure and surveillance “has not proven effective at finding terrorists and other bad guys,” EFF’s Sophia Cope told @NYTimes.com. “But it has chilled the free speech and invaded the privacy of innocent travelers” and Americans, too. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/...

The GDPR set the global standard for privacy legislation. Now the European Commission wants to gut GDPR privacy protections with its "Digital Omnibus" proposal. Don't be fooled—this threatens everyone's privacy rights. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...

It is an old story: When tech companies store too much user data, law enforcement will eventually seek it out. AI companies must commit to pushing back. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...

The UK's age verification rollout has been chaotic. “What we are really doing is building surveillance infrastructure around accessing information online,” EFF’s Paige Collings told @techpolicypress.bsky.social. www.techpolicy.press/age-verific...

“Courage is the only virtue you can’t fake” — Nassim Nicholas Taleb Monday’s quote of the day from John Naughton’s substack which is always full of wisdom. johnnaughton.substack.com/p/monday-8-d...

I got one! Looks great with any hair color! 😎

With this year's new member t-shirt, we wanted to envision a world where we get things right--one where technology enables you to be your whole self online. This future is possible with your support: eff.org/power-up

ICYMI: @michaelangeloni.bsky.social writes how autocrats care more about consolidating their own power than public safety, manufacturing crises, stoking fear and criminalizing dissent altogether, even where crime is a legitimate challenge.

As we approach the final negotiations of this regulation, we urge lawmakers in the EU to work on a final text that fully protects users’ right to private communication and avoids intrusive age verification mandates. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...

Do you care about reading independent, relevant and forgotten stories from writers on the ground that reflect grassroots voices? We’re an NGO, a global, multilingual community of writers, activists, academics, and translators. @globalvoices.org @globalvoiceslingua.bsky.social #GivingTuesday

These reflections from these contributors remind us why it is important to ensure that the Global Voices Newsroom is sustainable. Your contribution will support Global Voices’ Newsroom through the end of the year. globalvoices.org/donate/ #KeepGVStrong

Today is #GivingTuesday! Support @globalvoices.org !

Governments, law enforcement agencies, and even private citizens use malware to circumvent encryption and to spy on users. Knowing how it works can help you protect yourself. ssd.eff.org/module/how-...

Alongside armored vehicles, local police are getting surveillance technology with help from the federal government. Learn what tech law enforcement have in your area with EFF's Atlas of Surveillance, where we’ve documented thousands of examples: atlasofsurveillance.org/

Everything you do online is tracked, saved, and shared for what feels like a lifetime. But there are some steps you can take to minimize what data is out there. ssd.eff.org/module/how-...

Bummed not to be in SF for this!

“We think they need a warrant to search these databases,” EFF’s Andrew Crocker told @404Media.co. “The warrant requirement is massive and should help in terms of preventing these searches because they will have to be approved by a judge.” www.404media.co/aclu-and-ef...

Attacks on VPNs are attacks on digital privacy and digital freedom. And that battle is being fought by people who clearly have no idea how any of this technology actually works. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...

Smart meter data can reveal intimate details inside your home. A court just ruled police can’t run dragnet surveillance on that data. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...

Buying a tech gift for someone this year? Keep in mind what you're opting them into, and take the time to help set up any device you do get them as privately and securely as possible. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...

Stopping states from acting on AI will stop progress. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...

I love our new lawsuit! We're suing the US government to bring some light to its jawboning of online platform to remove ICE tracking apps. Awesome work @aaronmackey.bsky.social and @mariotrujillo.bsky.social www.eff.org/press/releas...

Everyone should have the right to speak up against injustice without ending up in a database. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...

Choosing your security and privacy tools is an ongoing process, not a one-time purchase or download. ssd.eff.org/en/module/c...

Name and shame the most despicable defiers of the public’s Right to Know! Nominations for this year’s Foilies are now open! www.muckrock.com/news/archiv...

Law enforcement has begun to rival intelligence agencies in acquiring privacy-invasive technologies. EFF pushes back in the courts, in the legislatures, and on the streets. But we need your support: supporters.eff.org/donate/tbc

Google's new global ID registration system means more risk for developers, and fewer options for users. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...

Everything you do online is tracked, saved, and shared for what feels like a lifetime. But there are some steps you can take to minimize what data is out there. ssd.eff.org/module/how-...

@thecray.bsky.social “The Infinite Exhale” Genre(s): Nature Photography, Landscape Photography #autumn #nature #fall #autumnvibes #fallvibes #naturecore #forestbathing #foresttherapy #lookingup #canopyview

Donald Trump has vowed to deport millions and jail his enemies. To carry out that agenda, his administration will exploit America’s digital surveillance machine. Here are steps you can take to evade it.

No Kings event DC.

If you are going to a No Kings protest this weekend, be sure to review our Surveillance Self Defense guide for attending a protest and bring Rayhunter along for the ride! ssd.eff.org/module/atte.... eff.org/rayhunter.

Wow. Big wow. And nice to get that out before the courts shut down.

Good privacy decisions begin with proper knowledge about your situation—and we’ve got you covered. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...

Learn about the spying technologies police are deploying in our communities at EFF's Street-Level Surveillance hub. www.eff.org/sls