Hayley Tsukayama
@htsuka.bsky.social
Dir. of State Affairs at EFF, CIPP/US, WaPo alum, Minnesotan forever. Respectfully declines to fight with you. Views mine. she/her
Come be my boss! EFF is looking for a new executive director, as the incomparable Cindy Cohn moves on to her next chapter. If you have any questions about EFF, I'm happy to chat with you. But here's a bit about what we're looking for: www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
What EFF Needs in a New Executive Director
With the impending departure of longtime, renowned, and beloved Executive Director Cindy Cohn, EFF and leadership advisory firm Russell Reynolds Associates have developed a profile for her successor.
www.eff.org
November 3, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Come be my boss! EFF is looking for a new executive director, as the incomparable Cindy Cohn moves on to her next chapter. If you have any questions about EFF, I'm happy to chat with you. But here's a bit about what we're looking for: www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
Are you a Signal user? Grab some EFF stickers fit for spooky season: www.eff.org/deeplinks/20...
No Tricks, Just Treats 🎃 EFF’s Halloween Signal Stickers Are Here!
EFF usually warns of new horrors threatening your rights online, but this Halloween we’ve summoned a few of our own we’d like to share. Our new Signal Sticker Pack highlights some creatures—both mythi...
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October 20, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Are you a Signal user? Grab some EFF stickers fit for spooky season: www.eff.org/deeplinks/20...
I am, ever so briefly, back in the consumer tip-writing game for EFF's Opt Out October. (A project led by the fantastic Thorin Klosowski.) Check out this post, which updates regularly this month with small things you can do to reassert control of your privacy. www.eff.org/deeplinks/20...
Opt Out October: Daily Tips to Protect Your Privacy and Security
Trying to take control of your online privacy can feel like a full-time job. But if you break it up into small tasks and take on one project at a time it makes the process of protecting your privacy m...
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October 15, 2025 at 6:53 PM
I am, ever so briefly, back in the consumer tip-writing game for EFF's Opt Out October. (A project led by the fantastic Thorin Klosowski.) Check out this post, which updates regularly this month with small things you can do to reassert control of your privacy. www.eff.org/deeplinks/20...
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"As for the algorithm, if the concern had been that TikTok could be a conduit for Chinese government propaganda—a concern the Supreme Court declined to even consider —people can now be concerned that TikTok could be a conduit for U.S. government propaganda."
www.eff.org/deeplinks/20...
www.eff.org/deeplinks/20...
EFF Statement on TikTok Ownership Deal
One of the reasons we opposed the TikTok "ban" is that the First Amendment is supposed to protect us against government using its power to manipulate speech. But as predicted, the TikTok "ban" has onl...
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September 22, 2025 at 11:17 PM
"As for the algorithm, if the concern had been that TikTok could be a conduit for Chinese government propaganda—a concern the Supreme Court declined to even consider —people can now be concerned that TikTok could be a conduit for U.S. government propaganda."
www.eff.org/deeplinks/20...
www.eff.org/deeplinks/20...
Truly, truly, amazing news
September 22, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Truly, truly, amazing news
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"Don't mock or you'll be deported" is the mark of a weak, decadent nation, a petty and insecure failure unworthy of respect.
pretty wild that it so quickly became normalized that immigrants don’t have even basic free speech rights
www.axios.com/2025/09/11/c...
www.axios.com/2025/09/11/c...
State Department warns immigrants not to mock Kirk's death
Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau posted the warning on Thursday.
www.axios.com
September 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM
"Don't mock or you'll be deported" is the mark of a weak, decadent nation, a petty and insecure failure unworthy of respect.
Who *doesn't* love a watch party? Come celebrate champions of digital rights with @eff.org today online as we broadcast the stream of Wednesday's EFF Awards. There were some amazing, inspirational speeches and you won't want to miss it! www.eff.org/event/effect...
EFFecting Change: EFF Awards Honoring Those Who Are EFFecting Change
For over 35 years, the Electronic Frontier Foundation has presented awards recognizing key leaders and organizations advancing innovation and championing digital rights. The EFF Awards celebrate the a...
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September 12, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Who *doesn't* love a watch party? Come celebrate champions of digital rights with @eff.org today online as we broadcast the stream of Wednesday's EFF Awards. There were some amazing, inspirational speeches and you won't want to miss it! www.eff.org/event/effect...
Reposted by Hayley Tsukayama
The EFF Awards are this Wednesday! Join us in San Francisco on September 10th to recognize key leaders and organizations championing digital rights:
🏆 Just Futures Law
🏆 Erie Meyer
🏆 Software Freedom Law Center, India
RSVP today! www.eff.org/effawards
🏆 Just Futures Law
🏆 Erie Meyer
🏆 Software Freedom Law Center, India
RSVP today! www.eff.org/effawards
EFF Awards 2025
For over 35 years, the Electronic Frontier Foundation has presented awards recognizing key leaders and organizations advancing innovation and championing digital rights. The EFF Awards celebrate the
www.eff.org
September 8, 2025 at 5:17 PM
The EFF Awards are this Wednesday! Join us in San Francisco on September 10th to recognize key leaders and organizations championing digital rights:
🏆 Just Futures Law
🏆 Erie Meyer
🏆 Software Freedom Law Center, India
RSVP today! www.eff.org/effawards
🏆 Just Futures Law
🏆 Erie Meyer
🏆 Software Freedom Law Center, India
RSVP today! www.eff.org/effawards
Reposted by Hayley Tsukayama
enshittification | noun | when a digital platform is made worse for users, in order to increase profits
September 3, 2025 at 8:22 PM
enshittification | noun | when a digital platform is made worse for users, in order to increase profits
A stunner of a story from @sfstandard.com sfstandard.com/2025/08/11/a...
You are not allowed to see inside immigration court. So we brought an illustrator
At rarely seen hearings, families with toddlers and unaccompanied teenagers, face lawyers for the government.
sfstandard.com
August 11, 2025 at 4:01 PM
A stunner of a story from @sfstandard.com sfstandard.com/2025/08/11/a...
If you're not even a bit skeptical about this, I respectfully suggest you're not paying attention. www.cms.gov/newsroom/pre...
White House, Tech Leaders Commit to Create Patient-Centric Healthcare Ecosystem | CMS
Leading Healthcare, Tech Companies Pledge to Work on Interoperability & User-Friendly Apps
www.cms.gov
July 30, 2025 at 11:02 PM
If you're not even a bit skeptical about this, I respectfully suggest you're not paying attention. www.cms.gov/newsroom/pre...
Reposted by Hayley Tsukayama
The tech industry only ever has two positions on any proposed tech regulation:
(1) Don’t regulate us. It’s too early. Our tech is still developing.
(2) Don’t regulate us. It’s too late. Our tech is everywhere.
(1) Don’t regulate us. It’s too early. Our tech is still developing.
(2) Don’t regulate us. It’s too late. Our tech is everywhere.
May 8, 2025 at 4:06 AM
The tech industry only ever has two positions on any proposed tech regulation:
(1) Don’t regulate us. It’s too early. Our tech is still developing.
(2) Don’t regulate us. It’s too late. Our tech is everywhere.
(1) Don’t regulate us. It’s too early. Our tech is still developing.
(2) Don’t regulate us. It’s too late. Our tech is everywhere.
There are many indignities, big and small. But it was the honor of my grandfather's life to serve in the 442nd RCT (and also for my relatives in the 100th and the MIS) and there is nothing, NOTHING, to gain from erasing their contributions to this country. jacl.salsalabs.org/jacl-calls-f...
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March 14, 2025 at 10:22 PM
There are many indignities, big and small. But it was the honor of my grandfather's life to serve in the 442nd RCT (and also for my relatives in the 100th and the MIS) and there is nothing, NOTHING, to gain from erasing their contributions to this country. jacl.salsalabs.org/jacl-calls-f...
So excited to see Sacred and Profane included in this @sfchronicle.com roundup of Valentine's Day events! Come check us out: www.sfchronicle.com/entertainmen...
Valentines Day 2025: The best all-ages events in the Bay Area
Family-friendly Valentine’s Day events and activities include chocolates and flowery crafts, live music and dance, paper hearts and sweet treats.
www.sfchronicle.com
February 10, 2025 at 1:31 AM
So excited to see Sacred and Profane included in this @sfchronicle.com roundup of Valentine's Day events! Come check us out: www.sfchronicle.com/entertainmen...
Sometimes I get asked if I regret leaving journalism. And, honestly, while I miss many things about reporting and writing, the thing I miss *most* from a personal perk sense is getting reviewer access to Civ.
So excited to play todaaaaay.
So excited to play todaaaaay.
February 6, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Sometimes I get asked if I regret leaving journalism. And, honestly, while I miss many things about reporting and writing, the thing I miss *most* from a personal perk sense is getting reviewer access to Civ.
So excited to play todaaaaay.
So excited to play todaaaaay.
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Good blog post from @htsuka.bsky.social
Texas Is Enforcing Its State Data Privacy Law. So Should Other States. www.eff.org/deeplinks/20...
Texas Is Enforcing Its State Data Privacy Law. So Should Other States. www.eff.org/deeplinks/20...
Texas Is Enforcing Its State Data Privacy Law. So Should Other States.
States need to have and use data privacy laws to bring privacy violations to light and hold companies accountable for them. So, we were glad to see that the Texas Attorney General’s Office has filed i...
www.eff.org
January 23, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Good blog post from @htsuka.bsky.social
Texas Is Enforcing Its State Data Privacy Law. So Should Other States. www.eff.org/deeplinks/20...
Texas Is Enforcing Its State Data Privacy Law. So Should Other States. www.eff.org/deeplinks/20...
Very proud to be even a small part of this effort. Misrepresenting privacy protections to your customers is always a serious issue, but especially when you're talking about healthcare. www.eff.org/deeplinks/20...
EFF to State AGs: Time to Investigate Crisis Pregnancy Centers
Discovering that you’re pregnant can trigger a mix of emotions—excitement, uncertainty, or even distress—depending on your circumstances. Whatever your feelings are, your next steps will likely involv...
www.eff.org
January 30, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Very proud to be even a small part of this effort. Misrepresenting privacy protections to your customers is always a serious issue, but especially when you're talking about healthcare. www.eff.org/deeplinks/20...
Reposted by Hayley Tsukayama
Tomorrow on the BrainFungi Twitch stream: SCOTUS hears oral argument in a critical case about Pornhub that could affect the whole internet.
Join me, @jmiers230.bsky.social and @htsuka.bsky.social as we listen to the court audio and discuss. I'll be on starting at 9:30am ET: www.twitch.tv/brainfungi
Join me, @jmiers230.bsky.social and @htsuka.bsky.social as we listen to the court audio and discuss. I'll be on starting at 9:30am ET: www.twitch.tv/brainfungi
BrainFungi - Twitch
Technology journalist. Come chat with me about tech, media and public policy! Generally streaming Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings US Eastern time.
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January 14, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Tomorrow on the BrainFungi Twitch stream: SCOTUS hears oral argument in a critical case about Pornhub that could affect the whole internet.
Join me, @jmiers230.bsky.social and @htsuka.bsky.social as we listen to the court audio and discuss. I'll be on starting at 9:30am ET: www.twitch.tv/brainfungi
Join me, @jmiers230.bsky.social and @htsuka.bsky.social as we listen to the court audio and discuss. I'll be on starting at 9:30am ET: www.twitch.tv/brainfungi
Reposted by Hayley Tsukayama
Privacy Daily: New Privacy Laws in 5 States Increase Companies' Risk. I interviewed privacy experts about compliance, including @keirlamont.bsky.social, Cynthia Larose, Cathy Mulrow-Peattie, @daniel-solove.bsky.social, @nullset.bsky.social and @htsuka.bsky.social - bit.ly/4a9DZaL
#privacysky
#privacysky
New Privacy Laws in 5 States Increase Companies' Risk
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January 7, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Privacy Daily: New Privacy Laws in 5 States Increase Companies' Risk. I interviewed privacy experts about compliance, including @keirlamont.bsky.social, Cynthia Larose, Cathy Mulrow-Peattie, @daniel-solove.bsky.social, @nullset.bsky.social and @htsuka.bsky.social - bit.ly/4a9DZaL
#privacysky
#privacysky
Alright, Vikings fans, who did it? Which one of us dared to hope?
January 14, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Alright, Vikings fans, who did it? Which one of us dared to hope?
I'm bad at promoting things ahead of time, but thanks to everyone who found this morning's AMA and thanks to NOVA for inviting me! www.reddit.com/r/askscience...
Reddit - Dive into anything
Ask a science question, get a science answer.
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July 30, 2024 at 4:11 PM
I'm bad at promoting things ahead of time, but thanks to everyone who found this morning's AMA and thanks to NOVA for inviting me! www.reddit.com/r/askscience...
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While you're waiting for Monday's Netchoice decision, take a look at the federal court order that just put Indiana's online age verification mandate on hold. assets.freespeechcoalition.com/documents/le...
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June 28, 2024 at 11:04 PM
While you're waiting for Monday's Netchoice decision, take a look at the federal court order that just put Indiana's online age verification mandate on hold. assets.freespeechcoalition.com/documents/le...
Hey everyone! I'm hiring. Come work with me to make the world a better place through state tech policy at @eff.org : www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.p...
Legislative Activist
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), an established nonprofit organization defending online privacy and free expression, is...
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June 12, 2024 at 8:28 PM
Hey everyone! I'm hiring. Come work with me to make the world a better place through state tech policy at @eff.org : www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.p...
I love how many ads on BART are for BART. You got me already!
June 8, 2024 at 2:23 AM
I love how many ads on BART are for BART. You got me already!
Our Spotify AI DJ just referred to Disturbed as a band from the "turn of the century" and excuse me while I turn to dust now.
June 7, 2024 at 2:21 AM
Our Spotify AI DJ just referred to Disturbed as a band from the "turn of the century" and excuse me while I turn to dust now.