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An appeals court has allowed two states to enforce social media restrictions. It’s time to keep a record of what happens next: lost access, failed age checks, and other privacy problems. Share your experience with us at agegates@eff.org.

eff.orgTwo States Can Now Restrict Social Media Access—Here’s What To Do NextLast week, two federal appeals courts issued opinions that will allow Florida and Georgia to start enforcing laws that will age-gate and block young people from accessing social media. The laws do not...
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We’ve been fighting Brother since before he was so Big. Support EFF while telling the world how you feel about mass surveillance.

shopeff.orgAnti Surveillance packAutomatic license plate readers and other surveillance technologies make it easier than ever to track our movements. This bundle includes our “I Do Not Consent to the Tracking of This Vehicle” license plate frame and a 3-inch “Surveillance Is for the Birds” sticker, highlighting concerns about the increasing collection
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New records obtained by EFF expose more problems with Medicare’s AI-driven prior authorization program and show why we need stronger legal limits around government use of automated decision-making.

eff.orgNew Records Obtained by EFF Expose More Problems with Medicare’s AI ExperimentNew records obtained by EFF expose additional issues with Medicare’s AI-driven prior authorization program and show why we need stronger legal limits around government use of automated decision-making...
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States may disagree on what does and does not constitute what the Meta settlement agreement describes as a "cosmetic procedure filter," EFF’s @davidgreene.bsky.social told @npr.org. "What if one state finds ... eyebrow lifting to be completely acceptable and another one thinks it's awful?"

npr.orgWhen a teen posts a selfie, how much filter is 'too much' filter?The recent Meta settlement includes a clause banning "cosmetic procedure filters" for teens. But defining what constitutes an extreme makeover isn't easy.
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The @cancivlib.bsky.social, @openmedia.org, and other privacy advocates are speaking out on the dangers of Bill C-22, which invites backdoors to encryption. If you’re Canadian, the Senate needs to hear from you now.

eff.orgCanadians Are Running Out Of Time To Oppose The Dangerous C-22 Surveillance BillCanada’s Parliament is debating a massive expansion of surveillance powers that will threaten the privacy and security of millions of people. Bill C-22, also called the Lawful Access Act, has already ...
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“The ubiquity of technology has had more of an impact on our civil rights than any legal changes,” EFF's @jenlynch.bsky.social told @newsweek.com on the PATRIOT Act’s 25th anniversary. “In 2001, people were still using landlines, and social media as we know it today didn’t exist.”

newsweek.comPatriot Act turns 25: What happened to Americans' rights?Newsweek examines how much of the post-9/11 law is still in place, what has been walked back and where Americans' privacy rights stand now.
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Many thanks to @duckduckgo.com for supporting EFF's mission to protect privacy for all.

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We're proud to donate $1M to a diverse group of organizations around the world that promote privacy, digital rights, access to information online, and a healthier online ecosystem. This is made possible through your support of DuckDuckGo, thank you! 🎉 spreadprivacy.com/2026-duckduc...

spreadprivacy.com2026 DuckDuckGo Charitable DonationsDuckDuckGo is donating $1M in 2026 to support organizations that share our vision of raising the standard of trust online.
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There’s no need to begin prepping for doomsday over cybersecurity fears, EFF’s @evacide.bsky.social told @sfstandard.com. “I have water [stored] because I live in an earthquake zone, not because I think PHP is going to be a problem.”

sfstandard.comWater jugs, radios, and a Starlink: AI cybersecurity scare has some prepping for the worstFlaws in a popular coding language send companies, universities, and governments rushing to secure their websites.
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ALPR camera networks are routinely abused for everything from stalking romantic partners to tracking peaceful protesters. Misconduct is built into the system; this dangerous mass surveillance network can't be fixed. Read EFF’s agenda for state lawmakers on why a total ban is the only real solution.

eff.orgEFF’s State Legislative Agenda to End ALPR Mass SurveillancePolice agencies across the U.S. have deployed Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) to capture images of passing vehicles along with time, date, and GPS coordinates. While the technology itself isn’...
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Have you lost an account, or been wrongly blocked by an age check? Are you a parent who had trouble giving consent? Tell EFF how new social media restrictions are affecting you by emailing us at agegates@eff.org.

eff.orgTwo States Can Now Restrict Social Media Access—Here’s What To Do NextLast week, two federal appeals courts issued opinions that will allow Florida and Georgia to start enforcing laws that will age-gate and block young people from accessing social media. The laws do not...
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Public pushback against police ALPRs is growing across the US, and state lawmakers are taking notice. Check out EFF’s latest blog post outlining a framework for state legislators to rein in warrantless ALPR surveillance and protect civil liberties.

eff.orgEFF’s State Legislative Agenda to End ALPR Mass SurveillancePolice agencies across the U.S. have deployed Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) to capture images of passing vehicles along with time, date, and GPS coordinates. While the technology itself isn’...
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An appeals court has allowed Florida and Georgia to start enforcing online age gates. Some young people will lose accounts, and everyone faces new privacy risks. Here’s what to know, and what to do next.

eff.orgTwo States Can Now Restrict Social Media Access—Here’s What To Do NextLast week, two federal appeals courts issued opinions that will allow Florida and Georgia to start enforcing laws that will age-gate and block young people from accessing social media. The laws do not...
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“This mass surveillance technology has crept up on us in some ways, [but] the public outcry is here now, and it’s very loud – and very hard for lawmakers and police to ignore," EFF’s @sairahussain.bsky.social told @thecentersquare.bsky.social.

thecentersquare.comFlock camera debate grips San Francisco ahead of deadline(The Center Square) - San Francisco’s contract with the automated license plate reader company Flock Safety is set to end in February as public scrutiny of the technology has caused
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Canada’s dangerous C-22 surveillance bill is now before the Senate. It will force tech companies to build surveillance into their products, threatening everyone’s security and privacy. There’s still time to speak out.

eff.orgCanadians Are Running Out Of Time To Oppose The Dangerous C-22 Surveillance BillCanada’s Parliament is debating a massive expansion of surveillance powers that will threaten the privacy and security of millions of people. Bill C-22, also called the Lawful Access Act, has already ...
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More than 4 million people already use EFF’s free tracker-blocking extension to stop companies from spying on them online. Safari users can now install Privacy Badger and join them in the fight against online tracking. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...

eff.orgAnnouncing Privacy Badger for Safari on macOSExciting news for Safari users: Privacy Badger is now available on Safari for macOS! You’ll need Safari version 26.5 or higher to use it.Whether you want to protect yourself from data brokers or just
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“Although it’s too early to tell exactly what the impact this fine will have, it’s true that large penalties can change business conduct and can change industry conduct,” EFF’s @mariotrujillo.bsky.social told @bloomberglaw.com. “And that’s a good thing.”

news.bloombergtax.comMeta Verdict Warns of Increased Risks From Unexpected PlacesMeta Platforms Inc.'s $25 billion fine in a New Mexico lawsuit will likely push companies to review their privacy practices and could lead other states to push for trials in litigation against Big Tec...
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“Every few years, they make these amazing claims about the technology,” EFF’s @maassive.bsky.social told @nytimes.com for a story based on EFF’s border surveillance technology data. “And then an oversight body looks at it and finds it’s a big, wasteful program that is not delivering results.”

nytimes.comTrump’s ‘Smart Wall’ of A.I. Cameras Is Watching the Border, and More Than a Million PeopleThe administration is planning a massive expansion of the surveillance program. Here’s how much it can see.
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The @nytimes.com used EFF's ongoing map of surveillance at the US-Mexico border to reveal how this technology invades the privacy of millions of everyday Americans. This is exactly the use case we have in mind when we investigate tech and release our research under a Creative Commons license.

eff.orgCBP Is Expanding Its Surveillance Tower Program at the U.S.-Mexico Border–And We're Mapping ItTo provide researchers with the tools they need to analyze the impact of U.S. border security policy, EFF is releasing a new map and dataset of more than 340 surveillance towers installed by Customs a...
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EFF has released a State Legislative Agenda to end ALPR mass surveillance. The ideal solution? Ban ALPRs entirely. They are fundamentally incompatible with a free society and cannot be fixed.

eff.orgEFF’s State Legislative Agenda to End ALPR Mass SurveillancePolice agencies across the U.S. have deployed Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) to capture images of passing vehicles along with time, date, and GPS coordinates. While the technology itself isn’...
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EFF's Chao Jun Liu sits down with @ilsr.bsky.social’s Chris Mitchell to discuss how a federal funding provision threatens CA's affordability rules, net neutrality law, & public safety protections on internet access. We urge Gov. Newsom to stand up for Californians’ rights before accepting the funds.

ilsr.orgCondition 50: The Fine Print Threatening California’s Internet Protections – Episode 30 of Unbuffered | Community Broadband NetworksShould California give up its Internet protections for federal broadband money? Chris and EFF’s Chao Jun Liu unpack Condition 50 and what’s at stake.
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Age-gating the internet isn’t the answer. Many of the best ways to protect the privacy of young people are identical to the steps adults should take, but it ultimately starts with a security plan.

eff.orgIntroducing Our New Surveillance Self-Defense Guide: Online Privacy for Parents and YouthThe internet is a vast and confusing place no matter your age. Trying to help youth engage with it safely and privately is a complicated topic that touches on many different skillsets and ideas. But j...
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Just because surveillance is widespread doesn't mean we have to accept it. Our new license plate frame and sticker bundle won't prevent your car from being tracked, but it can help bring attention to an issue that affects everyone on the road.

shopeff.orgAnti Surveillance packAutomatic license plate readers and other surveillance technologies make it easier than ever to track our movements. This bundle includes our “I Do Not Consent to the Tracking of This Vehicle” license plate frame and a 3-inch “Surveillance Is for the Birds” sticker, highlighting concerns about the increasing collection
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“Since the case was filed, many DOGE agents have left the government and OPM has rescinded their database access,” EFF’s @mariotrujillo.bsky.social told @fedscoop.bsky.social. “However, OPM should still clean up the cybersecurity mess it created.”

fedscoop.comOPM illegally shared millions of employee records with DOGE, federal judge rulesJudge Denise Cote said the government failed to provide a credible explanation for why DOGE needed access to personal information to modernize the human capital agency.
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EFF is organizing a Speakeasy gathering in Portland on October 22. No speeches, no pitches. Just a simple meetup with the EFF team and local supporters of digital rights. We're excited to discuss the great work we're doing! www.eff.org/event/speak...

eff.orgSpeakeasy: PortlandJoin EFF staff and local online rights supporters for a Speakeasy meetup on Thursday, October 22 in Portland. We're at the BSidesPDX conference for the weekend and would love to have the opportunity
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ATTENTION LAWMAKERS: Wondering how to respond to the growing public backlash against ALPR mass surveillance with real policy change? EFF’s new State Legislative Agenda outlines how states can ban these camera networks or strictly curtail their abuse.

eff.orgEFF’s State Legislative Agenda to End ALPR Mass SurveillancePolice agencies across the U.S. have deployed Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) to capture images of passing vehicles along with time, date, and GPS coordinates. While the technology itself isn’...