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In the past year, the realm of digital freedoms has faced numerous challenges but has also achieved significant victories. The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has been at the forefront of these advancements, undertaking various initiatives such as a new lawsuit against the U.S. Office of Personnel Management and the Department of Justice, as well as the launch of Rayhunter, a tool designed to detect cell phone spying. Additionally, it has worked to expose the censorship of abortion-related content on social media.
On September 10, in San Francisco, the annual EFF awards were held, recognizing three brave defenders of digital freedoms who are fighting against illegal surveillance, promoting data privacy, and advocating for civil rights online. This year’s honorees were Just Futures Law, Erie Meyer, and the Software Freedom Law Center from India. For those unable to attend the event in person, recordings are available on YouTube and the Internet Archive.
During the ceremony, EFF Executive Director Cindy Cohn reflected on the achievements made in the past year and emphasized the importance of the organization’s mission in defending privacy and free speech. In an emotional note, she announced her imminent departure after more than 25 years of commitment to the cause, stating that although she will step down, she will not distance herself from the fight.
Cohn then introduced Mitch Kapor, co-founder of EFF, who shared anecdotes about the organization’s early days, when the relationship between constitutional rights and new technologies was uncertain. His vision regarding the relevance of digital rights has been corroborated by future events.
The first recognition of the night, the EFF Award for Defending Digital Freedoms, was awarded to the Software Freedom Law Center from India. During the presentation, the crucial role of international partners like SFLC.IN was emphasized, as they challenge internet shutdowns and advocate for free expression in India.
Subsequently, the EFF Award for Protecting Americans’ Data was presented to Erie Meyer, who has tirelessly worked to improve government technology and protect sensitive data. In her speech, Meyer highlighted the urgency of securing personal information, comparing the current situation of sensitive data to the worst leaks in history.
Finally, Just Futures Law received the EFF Award for Leading Immigration and Surveillance Litigation. Its co-founder, Paromita Shah, emphasized that their work seeks to counter how surveillance tools disproportionately harm communities of color in the U.S., highlighting their legal fight against the Department of Homeland Security.
With these awards, the aim is to recognize and inspire the invaluable work of those defending online privacy and free expression. The struggle for civil liberties presents itself as a collective effort that transcends borders and communities. EFF continues to invite citizens to join its cause and contribute to a safer and fairer internet.
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