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EFF Urges SFPD to Tighten Drone Use Policies Amid Rising Surveillance
EFF raises alarms over San Francisco Police's expanding drone surveillance lacking robust privacy safeguards, pushing for stronger policies and transparency.
EFF Challenges Trump’s Pay-to-See Posts on Truth Social as Unconstitutional
EFF filed briefs arguing Truth Social's $100K/month pay-to-see feature violates First Amendment access rights, impacting social media free speech standards.
D.C. Circuit Voids FAA Ban on Drones Recording Immigration Agents
The D.C. Circuit struck down FAA drone restrictions over DHS assets, affecting First Amendment and surveillance law.
Newsom Signs Executive Order N-9-26 for California AI Oversight and Kill Switch
California Governor Newsom signs Executive Order N-9-26 to enhance AI safety with oversight and a kill switch proposal, impacting legal compliance.
Ninth Circuit Blocks Broad DMCA Claims Against GitHub and OpenAI
The Ninth Circuit ruled against expansive DMCA claims on AI code generation, preserving legal certainty for developers and internet platforms.
Fifth Circuit Rules Embedding Online Content Isn't Copyright Infringement
The Fifth Circuit's 2026 ruling clarifies that embedding online content doesn't violate copyright, setting a key legal precedent for digital content use.
EFF Honors Four Digital Rights Groups for 2026 Advocacy
EFF awarded Access Now, 7amleh, DeFlock, and New Media Rights in 2026 for advancing digital rights and user protections globally.
Mass. Court Accepts Subjective Belief Standard in DMCA Takedown Case
A Massachusetts federal court ruled on Jan 6, 2025, that subjective good-faith belief suffices for DMCA takedown notices, impacting fair use enforcement.
Meta Agrees to $18B Settlement Over Child Safety Rules in 29 States
Meta will pay $18 billion to settle child safety claims with 29 U.S. states, setting new rules and industry standards for minors on social media.
Florida, Texas Move to Block Flock's License Plate Cameras Over Privacy Concerns
Florida and Texas block Flock Safety's license plate readers citing surveillance and data privacy concerns. Legal implications grow for compliance and civil liberties.
California's AB 1709 Social Media Ban for Minors Faces EFF Opposition
California's new AB 1709 bans social media use for under-16s, stirring privacy and compliance concerns flagged by the EFF.
EFF Reports Progress and Challenges in Location Data Privacy Enforcement
EFF's 2026 report reviews enforcement wins and ongoing challenges protecting location data privacy in the U.S.
Federal Court Invalidates Pentagon's Blacklisting of AI Firm Anthropic
A federal judge ruled the Pentagon's blacklisting of AI company Anthropic unconstitutional, impacting AI industry regulation and government vendor risk protocols.
Ninth Circuit Lets Social Media Addiction Lawsuits Against Meta, TikTok Proceed
Ninth Circuit rules tech platforms must face lengthy litigation before early dismissal under Section 230. Lawsuits include claims of addiction and youth harm.
Meta Must Stop Censoring Reproductive Health Info, Court Rules
A 2026 court ruling compels Meta to end censorship of accurate reproductive health content, affecting social media moderation policies.
Ninth Circuit Rules Creating Web Browsers Isn’t CFAA Violation
Ninth Circuit reverses injunction, clarifies web browser creation doesn't breach CFAA, easing risks for developers and future cases.
EFF Urges FTC to Withdraw AI Accuracy and Manipulation Policy
EFF calls on the FTC to drop its July 2026 AI policy on accuracy and manipulation, citing risks to innovation and AI freedom.
Senate Reviews SCREEN Act Raising Broad Privacy Concerns Beyond Adults
Senate Commerce Committee reviews the SCREEN Act (S.737), posing privacy risks across online sectors with mandated age verification and FTC audits.
EFF Says California’s Amended Social Media Law Still Threatens Free Speech
EFF criticizes California’s amended AB 1709 for continuing to pose free speech and privacy risks despite changes.
EFF Releases Updated Guide on Recording Police Rights
EFF updates its comprehensive, bilingual guide clarifying citizens' rights to record law enforcement in public spaces.