The fight for digital privacy and free expression is becoming increasingly important in a world where technology is advancing at a dizzying pace. Recently, the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) published a new issue of its newsletter, EFFector, which provides essential updates and actions that citizens can take to stay informed and contribute to this cause.
This edition features various initiatives, including a discussion on how libraries and schools can protect their computers using a tool known as Privacy Badger. It also highlights the growing danger posed by corporations and wealthy individuals having access to surveillance technologies without proper accountability, particularly in their relationships with law enforcement, a topic that has drawn criticism in cities like San Francisco.
A standout element in the newsletter is the announcement of the resignation of Cindy Cohn, Executive Director of EFF, who will step down in 2026 after more than two decades leading the organization. This transition raises questions about EFF’s future at a time when the defense of civil rights in the digital space is more crucial than ever.
EFFector also includes a multimedia component, offering an audio segment where EFF’s Senior Technologist, Cooper Quintin, analyzes the risks associated with the contract between ICE and Paragon Solutions. This topic has sparked intense debate around privacy and digital security, and the content is available on both YouTube and Archive.
Since its founding in 1990, EFF has been at the forefront of advocating for digital rights, providing its readers with access to updated information on the intersection of technology, civil liberties, and human rights. This new issue of EFFector invites everyone interested to join the discussion and the fight for a safer and fairer digital future.
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