Davis A.
@davisa.bsky.social
digital security trainer by day, french horn player by night. mostly reposting my colleagues at @freedom.press :-)
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Newsroom security is paramount as the federal government cracks down on journalism.
“What’s really important is that sources know where to reach you in a way that helps them stay secure,” FPF's @davisa.bsky.social told @niemanlab.org.
“What’s really important is that sources know where to reach you in a way that helps them stay secure,” FPF's @davisa.bsky.social told @niemanlab.org.
It’s 2025. Do you know how secure your newsroom is?
"It was a lot easier, in some ways, for journalists back in the 80s and 90s, before all of these cloud platforms existed."
www.niemanlab.org
September 23, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Newsroom security is paramount as the federal government cracks down on journalism.
“What’s really important is that sources know where to reach you in a way that helps them stay secure,” FPF's @davisa.bsky.social told @niemanlab.org.
“What’s really important is that sources know where to reach you in a way that helps them stay secure,” FPF's @davisa.bsky.social told @niemanlab.org.
If you're a student or recent grad looking to DO SOMETHING about all the other content in your feeds lately, here's something to consider:
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Defending press freedom for the next generation
freedom.press
April 17, 2025 at 8:41 PM
If you're a student or recent grad looking to DO SOMETHING about all the other content in your feeds lately, here's something to consider:
freedom.press/careers/job/...
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Genetics data held by 23andme becomes an asset once the company gets sold.
If you're a 23andme customer, here are some steps for removing your unique & sensitive genetic information before it's too late. By law, the company has to permanently delete it.
oag.ca.gov/news/press-r...
If you're a 23andme customer, here are some steps for removing your unique & sensitive genetic information before it's too late. By law, the company has to permanently delete it.
oag.ca.gov/news/press-r...
Attorney General Bonta Urgently Issues Consumer Alert for 23andMe Customers
Californians have the right to direct the company to delete their genetic data OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued a consumer alert to customers of 23andMe, a genetic testing ...
oag.ca.gov
March 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Genetics data held by 23andme becomes an asset once the company gets sold.
If you're a 23andme customer, here are some steps for removing your unique & sensitive genetic information before it's too late. By law, the company has to permanently delete it.
oag.ca.gov/news/press-r...
If you're a 23andme customer, here are some steps for removing your unique & sensitive genetic information before it's too late. By law, the company has to permanently delete it.
oag.ca.gov/news/press-r...
Love to see it
They're called public records for a reason. Starting today, WIRED will *stop paywalling* articles that are primarily based on public records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, becoming the first publication to partner with @freedom.press to offer this for our new coverage.
Wired is dropping paywalls for FOIA-based reporting. Others should follow
As the administration does its best to hide public records from the public, Wired magazine is stepping up to help stem the secrecy
freedom.press
March 18, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Love to see it
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Tell your librarian friends (or just the librarian you see all the time, book nerd) to apply for the Library Freedom Institute! #InfoDemocracy #privacy
January 18, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Tell your librarian friends (or just the librarian you see all the time, book nerd) to apply for the Library Freedom Institute! #InfoDemocracy #privacy
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Ever wonder what to expect when talking to a journalist? Our new guide breaks it down:
🤔 Why reporters might want to interview you
❌ What “off the record” means
😯 Requesting changes to a story
Got other questions about talking to reporters? Ask below ⤵️
outliermedia.org/guide-what-t...
🤔 Why reporters might want to interview you
❌ What “off the record” means
😯 Requesting changes to a story
Got other questions about talking to reporters? Ask below ⤵️
outliermedia.org/guide-what-t...
Guide: What to expect when asked for an interview
A comprehensive guide on what to expect when a reporter asks for an interview, and what you should know about talking to a journalist.
outliermedia.org
January 14, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Ever wonder what to expect when talking to a journalist? Our new guide breaks it down:
🤔 Why reporters might want to interview you
❌ What “off the record” means
😯 Requesting changes to a story
Got other questions about talking to reporters? Ask below ⤵️
outliermedia.org/guide-what-t...
🤔 Why reporters might want to interview you
❌ What “off the record” means
😯 Requesting changes to a story
Got other questions about talking to reporters? Ask below ⤵️
outliermedia.org/guide-what-t...
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JD Vance: “We may disagree with your views but we will fight to defend your right to offer it in the public square.”
Trump administration: Bans AP for using words he doesn’t like.
The hypocrisy indeed runs deeper than the Gulf of Mexico.
Trump administration: Bans AP for using words he doesn’t like.
The hypocrisy indeed runs deeper than the Gulf of Mexico.
Playbook PM: Vance delivers a gut punch to Europe
And NYC Mayor Eric Adams denies any quid pro quo allegations.
www.politico.com
February 14, 2025 at 8:38 PM
JD Vance: “We may disagree with your views but we will fight to defend your right to offer it in the public square.”
Trump administration: Bans AP for using words he doesn’t like.
The hypocrisy indeed runs deeper than the Gulf of Mexico.
Trump administration: Bans AP for using words he doesn’t like.
The hypocrisy indeed runs deeper than the Gulf of Mexico.
Happy Valentine's Day! 💝 I'm a sucker for a hallmark holiday because it means I can exercise my love of a good pun.
You can share these valentines I dreamed up with the help of my colleagues @freedom.press and Calyx Institute. They are licensed under CC BY 4.0 💖
You can share these valentines I dreamed up with the help of my colleagues @freedom.press and Calyx Institute. They are licensed under CC BY 4.0 💖
February 14, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Happy Valentine's Day! 💝 I'm a sucker for a hallmark holiday because it means I can exercise my love of a good pun.
You can share these valentines I dreamed up with the help of my colleagues @freedom.press and Calyx Institute. They are licensed under CC BY 4.0 💖
You can share these valentines I dreamed up with the help of my colleagues @freedom.press and Calyx Institute. They are licensed under CC BY 4.0 💖
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💘 Psst ... We have something super cute for #ValentinesDay: A @signal.org sticker pack, created by @freedom.press and our friends at Calyx Institute
🔗 Download it and send it to your loved ones to signal your love (pun intended): signal.art/addstickers/...
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February 11, 2025 at 10:33 PM
💘 Psst ... We have something super cute for #ValentinesDay: A @signal.org sticker pack, created by @freedom.press and our friends at Calyx Institute
🔗 Download it and send it to your loved ones to signal your love (pun intended): signal.art/addstickers/...
🖨️ version: freedom.press/valentinesday
🔗 Download it and send it to your loved ones to signal your love (pun intended): signal.art/addstickers/...
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We hope that news outlets Trump punishes by restricting their access to briefings, signings and the like will take the opportunity to double down on hard-hitting investigations that don’t require access to ceremonies and spin sessions.
www.washingtonpost.com/style/media/...
www.washingtonpost.com/style/media/...
February 12, 2025 at 7:17 PM
We hope that news outlets Trump punishes by restricting their access to briefings, signings and the like will take the opportunity to double down on hard-hitting investigations that don’t require access to ceremonies and spin sessions.
www.washingtonpost.com/style/media/...
www.washingtonpost.com/style/media/...
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"It’s ironic that the same president who just weeks ago touted his executive order purporting to restore freedom of speech now wants to bar news outlets from executive order signings if they don’t use his preferred language," @seth-stern.bsky.social told the @washingtonpost.com.
The Associated Press says reporter was barred from White House event
The wire service said the decision stemmed from a style guidance to continue using the name Gulf of Mexico instead of Gulf of America.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 12, 2025 at 1:27 AM
"It’s ironic that the same president who just weeks ago touted his executive order purporting to restore freedom of speech now wants to bar news outlets from executive order signings if they don’t use his preferred language," @seth-stern.bsky.social told the @washingtonpost.com.
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And where is the money going? A private presidential foundation (don’t call it a library). Why? Because there’s no limit to the amount of anonymous donations these foundations, which have been accused of skirting campaign finance laws, can receive.
The media funding this is insult to injury.
The media funding this is insult to injury.
I wrote an essay a few days ago about the parade of powerful media institutions--including newspapers and social media companies-- prostrating themselves before Trump. Here's a response from Floyd Abrams, one of this country's most respected media lawyers: www.nytimes.com/2025/02/11/o...
February 11, 2025 at 11:00 PM
And where is the money going? A private presidential foundation (don’t call it a library). Why? Because there’s no limit to the amount of anonymous donations these foundations, which have been accused of skirting campaign finance laws, can receive.
The media funding this is insult to injury.
The media funding this is insult to injury.
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February 11, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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Our Daniel Ellsberg Chair on Government Secrecy, @laurenleharper.bsky.social, spoke to @nytimes.com about the implications of placing DOGE under the Presidential Records Act.
Read more:
Read more:
Trump’s Declaration Allows Musk’s Efficiency Team to Skirt Open Records Laws (Gift Article)
Government watchdog groups say they will challenge the Trump administration’s decision to put the initiative under the Presidential Records Act, which shields its work from public disclosure.
www.nytimes.com
February 11, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Our Daniel Ellsberg Chair on Government Secrecy, @laurenleharper.bsky.social, spoke to @nytimes.com about the implications of placing DOGE under the Presidential Records Act.
Read more:
Read more:
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🚨 Cool job alert! 🚨
At @freedom.press, we're hiring a Senior Digital Security Trainer to help us facilitate security education for journalists.
This role is based in Brooklyn, NY. Strong US-based remote candidates will also be considered.
freedom.press/careers/job/...
At @freedom.press, we're hiring a Senior Digital Security Trainer to help us facilitate security education for journalists.
This role is based in Brooklyn, NY. Strong US-based remote candidates will also be considered.
freedom.press/careers/job/...
February 10, 2025 at 7:51 PM
🚨 Cool job alert! 🚨
At @freedom.press, we're hiring a Senior Digital Security Trainer to help us facilitate security education for journalists.
This role is based in Brooklyn, NY. Strong US-based remote candidates will also be considered.
freedom.press/careers/job/...
At @freedom.press, we're hiring a Senior Digital Security Trainer to help us facilitate security education for journalists.
This role is based in Brooklyn, NY. Strong US-based remote candidates will also be considered.
freedom.press/careers/job/...
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Since 2004, Internet Archive has collaborated with a group of libraries and research organizations on the End of Term Web Archive. 💾 Learn more about the effort: eotarchive.org
End of Term Web Archive
The End of Term Web Archive is a collaborative initiative that collects, preserves, and makes accessible United States Government websites at the end of presidential administrations.
eotarchive.org
February 4, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Since 2004, Internet Archive has collaborated with a group of libraries and research organizations on the End of Term Web Archive. 💾 Learn more about the effort: eotarchive.org
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AI-Generated slop Is already In your public library:
Librarians say that taxpayers are already paying for low quality AI-generated ebooks in public libraries.
🔗 www.404media.co/ai-generated...
Librarians say that taxpayers are already paying for low quality AI-generated ebooks in public libraries.
🔗 www.404media.co/ai-generated...
February 4, 2025 at 4:29 PM
AI-Generated slop Is already In your public library:
Librarians say that taxpayers are already paying for low quality AI-generated ebooks in public libraries.
🔗 www.404media.co/ai-generated...
Librarians say that taxpayers are already paying for low quality AI-generated ebooks in public libraries.
🔗 www.404media.co/ai-generated...
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New from 404 Media: Low quality books that appear to be AI generated are making their way into public libraries, forcing librarians to sort through a functionally infinite number of books to determine what is written by humans and what is generated by AI.
www.404media.co/ai-generated...
www.404media.co/ai-generated...
AI-Generated Slop Is Already In Your Public Library
Librarians say that taxpayers are already paying for low quality AI-generated ebooks in public libraries.
www.404media.co
February 4, 2025 at 2:50 PM
New from 404 Media: Low quality books that appear to be AI generated are making their way into public libraries, forcing librarians to sort through a functionally infinite number of books to determine what is written by humans and what is generated by AI.
www.404media.co/ai-generated...
www.404media.co/ai-generated...
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I wrote about Musk and this bureaucratic coup as plainly as I could. There's reporting in here & the particulars are overwhelming but what's happening is so clear: He's not trying to run the federal govt like a software company He's trying to turn it into a political weapon. (gift link)
Elon Musk’s Bureaucratic Coup
Welcome to the “rapid unscheduled disassembly” of the United States government.
www.theatlantic.com
February 3, 2025 at 11:22 PM
I wrote about Musk and this bureaucratic coup as plainly as I could. There's reporting in here & the particulars are overwhelming but what's happening is so clear: He's not trying to run the federal govt like a software company He's trying to turn it into a political weapon. (gift link)
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I write a weekly blog on government secrecy, called The Classifieds, for @freedom.press.
This weekend makes terribly clear the need to better understand the giant holes in our record keeping laws, when data is most at risk, and why secrecy is an existential threat.
Here is the latest installment:
This weekend makes terribly clear the need to better understand the giant holes in our record keeping laws, when data is most at risk, and why secrecy is an existential threat.
Here is the latest installment:
My Groundhog Day prediction: More secrecy
Disappearing government data, transparency double-standards — another busy week tracking government secrecy
freedom.press
February 2, 2025 at 9:34 PM
I write a weekly blog on government secrecy, called The Classifieds, for @freedom.press.
This weekend makes terribly clear the need to better understand the giant holes in our record keeping laws, when data is most at risk, and why secrecy is an existential threat.
Here is the latest installment:
This weekend makes terribly clear the need to better understand the giant holes in our record keeping laws, when data is most at risk, and why secrecy is an existential threat.
Here is the latest installment:
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A federal court has declared that warrantless searches of US person’s communications collected for national security purposes is unconstitutional. Now it’s our job to make sure Congress knows that when they renew this law in a little over a year.
VICTORY! Federal Court (Finally) Rules Backdoor Searches of 702 Data Unconstitutional
In a landmark ruling, a federal district court held that backdoor searches of databases full of Americans’ private communications collected under Section 702 ordinarily require a warrant. Congress sho...
www.eff.org
January 23, 2025 at 10:08 PM
A federal court has declared that warrantless searches of US person’s communications collected for national security purposes is unconstitutional. Now it’s our job to make sure Congress knows that when they renew this law in a little over a year.
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With all the ramped up fear around DEI dissolution, seems like a good time to remind #librarians & #LibraryWorkers about the @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social Merritt Fund. If you face joblessness due to discrimination, the Merritt fund is here to help financially. #library
www.ala.org/aboutala/aff...
www.ala.org/aboutala/aff...
LeRoy C. Merritt Humanitarian Fund
The LeRoy C. Merritt Humanitarian Fund was established in 1970 as a special trust in memory of Dr. LeRoy C. Merritt. It is devoted to the support, maintenance, medical care, and welfare of librarians ...
www.ala.org
January 23, 2025 at 9:13 PM
With all the ramped up fear around DEI dissolution, seems like a good time to remind #librarians & #LibraryWorkers about the @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social Merritt Fund. If you face joblessness due to discrimination, the Merritt fund is here to help financially. #library
www.ala.org/aboutala/aff...
www.ala.org/aboutala/aff...
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A decent rule of thumb is: if the FBI and NSA hate an oversight body, you should like and support it.
Trump Seeks to Paralyze Independent Privacy and Civil Liberties Watchdog
The Trump White House has told three Democratic-selected members of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board to resign or be fired, which would stop the independent agency from functioning.
www.nytimes.com
January 22, 2025 at 7:34 PM
A decent rule of thumb is: if the FBI and NSA hate an oversight body, you should like and support it.
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Three press freedom threats to watch during Trump's second anti-press presidency: Increased leak investigations, criminal prosecutions of journalists, and abuse of government surveillance against the press.
freedom.press/issues/three...
freedom.press/issues/three...
Three press freedom threats to watch during Trump 2.0
Leaks investigations, prosecutions of journalists, and government spying on the press could all be on the table in the second Trump administration.
freedom.press
January 20, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Three press freedom threats to watch during Trump's second anti-press presidency: Increased leak investigations, criminal prosecutions of journalists, and abuse of government surveillance against the press.
freedom.press/issues/three...
freedom.press/issues/three...