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EFF Warns Tech Giants Are Redefining Privacy Rights
EFF warns tech giants like Meta and Google are shifting privacy norms with always-on data collection, challenging legal compliance and strategy.
EFF and ACLU Push for Warrants on ALPR Searches in Sixth Circuit
EFF and ACLU urge Sixth Circuit to require warrants for license plate tracking, a key privacy dispute in United States v. Sturdivant.
Fraudulent Takedown Requests Target Indian Digital Rights Groups
Indian digital rights groups face fake police takedown requests amid legal battles over censorship and intermediary liability under Indian law.
EFF, ACLU Ask Ninth Circuit to Declare Reverse Location Warrants Unconstitutional
EFF and ACLU challenge 'tower dump' warrants in Ninth Circuit, arguing they violate the Fourth Amendment by overbroadly collecting location data.
Copia Institute Says Copyright Law Can't Address AI Training Challenges
Copia Institute argues in SDNY litigation that copyright law is unsuitable for regulating AI training, amid lawsuits by news publishers against OpenAI.
EFF, ACLU Challenge DHS Grand Jury Subpoenas Targeting Reddit User
EFF and ACLU filed briefs in D.C. Circuit challenging DHS grand jury subpoenas for Reddit user data citing free speech and privacy concerns.
iOS 27.2 Adds Privacy Controls to Restrict Apps from Siri AI Access
Apple’s iOS 27.2 update enhances user privacy by letting users exclude specific apps from Siri AI access, impacting compliance and data control.
AI Powers Social Media Moderation for 2026 Midterm Elections
AI-driven moderation tools are reshaping social media oversight for the 2026 U.S. midterms, raising new legal compliance challenges around election misinformation.
EFF Urges More Funding for Open Source Security After PHP Outage Crisis
EFF calls for increased investment in open source software security after critical PHP vulnerabilities impacted 70% of websites globally.
Two Courts Uphold States' Laws Restricting Minors' Social Media Access
The 11th Circuit upholds social media restrictions for minors in Florida and Georgia, with EFF offering guidance on navigating new laws.
EFF Pushes Brazil's ANPD to Balance Privacy, Free Speech in Platform Rules
EFF urges Brazil's ANPD to balance user privacy and freedom of expression in platform regulations under new digital laws. Implications for global data governance.
EFF Urges Regulators to Balance Security and Interoperability in Platform Rules
EFF calls for digital platform regulations that protect security while enabling interoperability, citing EU DMA, FTC, Thailand's draft law, and CMS mandates.
EFF Unveils Privacy Guide for Parents and Youth to Spot Online Risks
EFF's new guide helps families identify and protect against online privacy threats with practical steps and security planning.
Federal Court Rules OPM Illegally Shared Employee Data with DOGE
A federal court ruled OPM violated the Privacy Act by sharing federal employee data with DOGE, reinforcing privacy law compliance for legal counsel.
EFF Interns Push for Warrants Before Police Access ALPR Data
EFF interns advocate legal reforms requiring warrants for police to access Automated License Plate Reader data, amid new legislation and debates on privacy rights.
Barry Steinhardt, Privacy Pioneer and Former EFF President, Dies at 73
Barry Steinhardt, former EFF president and digital privacy advocate, died in October 2026, leaving a lasting legacy in digital rights law.
EFF, ACLU Challenge Warrantless ALPR Searches in Wisconsin
EFF and ACLU petition Wisconsin Supreme Court to require warrants for police ALPR data searches, aiming to protect driver privacy rights.
California Court Upholds Warrantless ALPR Searches in San Jose
A Santa Clara judge dismisses EFF lawsuit, ruling warrantless use of ALPR data in San Jose constitutional amid privacy debates.
EFF Podcast Highlights Encryption’s Role in Privacy and Security
EFF’s Privacy's Defenders podcast underscores encryption’s legal history and its vital role in protecting privacy and secure digital communications.
EFF Warns: Federal Data Consolidation Risks Privacy, Transparency
New findings show unlawful federal data consolidation over two years may trigger regulatory and litigation risks for privacy and transparency.