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By the time we shared this statement, the conversation had understandably shifted toward Meta's dangerous new content policy. It was a mistake to project good faith onto the company, which quickly showed it was not deserving of it. For a full analysis, see eff.org/deeplinks/2025/01/meta


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Update: After this blog post was written, we learned Meta revised its public "Hateful Conduct" policy in ways EFF finds concerning. We are analyzing these changes, which this blog post does not address.


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By the time we shared this statement, the conversation had understandably shifted toward Meta's dangerous new content policy. It was a mistake to project good faith onto the company, which quickly showed it was not deserving of it. For a full analysis, see eff.org/deeplinks/2025/01/meta

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By leaving insecure tracking devices on the open internet, “police have not only breached public trust but created a bounty of location data for everyone who drives by which can be abused by stalkers & other criminals,” EFF’s @cooperq told WIRED.
wired.com/story/license-plate-


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Attending the final ShmooCon? Be sure to stop by the EFF booth to chat about the latest in defending privacy and free expression for all!
eff.org/event/eff-shmoocon-2025


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We applaud Meta’s efforts to try to fix its over-censorship problem but will watch closely to make sure it is a good-faith effort and rolled out fairly and not merely a political maneuver to accommodate the upcoming U.S. administration change. eff.org/deeplinks/2025/01/eff-


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EFF’s @evacide joined CNN's Terms of Service podcast to discuss what the impending TikTok ban would look like for users in practical terms. cnn.com/audio/podcasts/terms-o


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If you’ve ever clicked an explanation of why you’re seeing a particular online ad, the information is typically so vague that you have no clue. “When they hide this information, you develop ideas of how they got to you,” EFF’s @jgkelley told @washingtonpost. washingtonpost.com/technology/


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You’ll probably never know if AI helped decide your visa status, EFF’s @aaronmackey told 48 Hills. Agencies & Congress must do their duty to "protect not only people’s 1st Amendment rights but their rights to have this process play out in a fair way." 48hills.org/2025/01/the-survei


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Moments before you see a targeted ad online, your personal information is being exposed to thousands of advertisers and data brokers. Learn how to protect yourself. eff.org/deeplinks/2025/01/onli


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Seeing an online ad shouldn’t mean surrendering your data to thousands of companies you’ve never heard of. It’s time to end online behavioral advertising and the mass surveillance it enables. eff.org/deeplinks/2025/01/onli


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EFF’s @Adam_D_Schwartz and Gowri Nayar joined @FirewallDragons to discuss how and where automated license plate reader (ALPR) systems are deployed, who has access to the data, the repercussions of this mass surveillance, and how it can go horribly wrong. podcast.firewallsdontstopdrago


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For AI agents to be powerful and personal, they will need significant data access. “When we’re talking about an app that might be able to look at your entire computer, that is really disturbing,” EFF’s @cmcsherr told @washingtonpost. washingtonpost.com/technology/


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Real-time bidding, which powers nearly every ad you see online, might be the most privacy-invasive surveillance system that you’ve never heard of. Learn how it works and how to protect yourself. eff.org/deeplinks/2025/01/onli


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Curious about how encryption works? This guide walks you through some of the, ahem, key concepts. ssd.eff.org/module/key-concept


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"Security" and "privacy" mean different things for different people. Here are some tips for assessing your own situation to decide what types of security and privacy are most important to you. ssd.eff.org/en/module/assessin


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Download Privacy Badger to block spying ads and invisible trackers. eff.org/privacybadger


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Last year saw the rise of a new phishing scam. Here’s what should you do if someone emails you a picture of your house and a threat to publish pictures of you looking at porn. (Don’t panic, don’t pay, it’s probably fake.) eff.org/deeplinks/2024/09/new-


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Tucked away deep in the Settings app on Android are all sorts of privacy and security features you may have never seen. It’s time to get to know those settings. ssd.eff.org/module/how-to-get-


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If you want to start taking steps to enhance your digital security, it can be hard to know where to start. Here are some simple concepts and tips. ssd.eff.org/en/playlist/want-s


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Our friends at Media Alliance correctly note how crucial it is that tenants are not locked into outdated, overpriced services due to sweetheart deals between landlords and ISPs. media-alliance.org/2024/12/doe


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