Molten_Moron
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“Law enforcement really likes license plate readers because of the lack of restrictions on that data. They don’t feel like they need a warrant. Oftentimes there are no restrictions whatsoever on what they search,” EFF’s @maassive.bsky.social told @404media.co.
ICE Taps into Nationwide AI-Enabled Camera Network, Data Shows
Flock's automatic license plate reader (ALPR) cameras are in more than 5,000 communities around the U.S. Local police are doing lookups in the nationwide system for ICE.
www.404media.co
May 27, 2025 at 7:06 PM
“Law enforcement really likes license plate readers because of the lack of restrictions on that data. They don’t feel like they need a warrant. Oftentimes there are no restrictions whatsoever on what they search,” EFF’s @maassive.bsky.social told @404media.co.
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KOSA’s “sponsors are claiming—again—that the latest version won’t censor online content. It isn’t true,” EFF’s @jmullin.bsky.social said. “This bill still sets up a censorship regime” that'll “suppress lawful, important speech online, especially for young people.”
Republicans seek to boost AI while tightening grip on social media and online speech
Republicans have introduced measures that increase oversight of social media platforms and online speech, while simultaneously discouraging the regulation of AI.
www.nbcnews.com
May 19, 2025 at 11:15 PM
KOSA’s “sponsors are claiming—again—that the latest version won’t censor online content. It isn’t true,” EFF’s @jmullin.bsky.social said. “This bill still sets up a censorship regime” that'll “suppress lawful, important speech online, especially for young people.”
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The way that encrypted chat apps handle backups can be a loophole, so knowing how they work—and how those you communicate with use this feature—is very important.
How Signal, WhatsApp, Apple, and Google Handle Encrypted Chat Backups
Encrypted chat apps like Signal and WhatsApp are one of the best ways to keep your digital conversations as private as possible. But if you’re not careful with how those conversations are backed up, y...
www.eff.org
May 15, 2025 at 6:04 PM
The way that encrypted chat apps handle backups can be a loophole, so knowing how they work—and how those you communicate with use this feature—is very important.
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“Good intentions alone are not enough to make good policy,” EFF told @apnews.com of the TAKE IT DOWN Act. “Lawmakers should be strengthening and enforcing existing legal protections for victims, rather than inventing new takedown regimes that are ripe for abuse.”
Take It Down Act, addressing nonconsensual deepfakes and 'revenge porn,' passes. What is it?
The Take It Down Act, which seeks to enact stricter penalties for the distribution of non-consensual intimate imagery, sometimes called ‘revenge porn’ online, is heading to President Donald Trump's si...
apnews.com
April 29, 2025 at 10:47 PM
“Good intentions alone are not enough to make good policy,” EFF told @apnews.com of the TAKE IT DOWN Act. “Lawmakers should be strengthening and enforcing existing legal protections for victims, rather than inventing new takedown regimes that are ripe for abuse.”
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Donald Trump has vowed to deport millions and jail his enemies. To carry out that agenda, his administration will exploit America’s digital surveillance machine. Here are some steps you can take to evade it.
The WIRED Guide to Protecting Yourself From Government Surveillance
Donald Trump has vowed to deport millions and jail his enemies. To carry out that agenda, his administration will exploit America’s digital surveillance machine. Here are some steps you can take to ev...
www.wired.com
April 21, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Donald Trump has vowed to deport millions and jail his enemies. To carry out that agenda, his administration will exploit America’s digital surveillance machine. Here are some steps you can take to evade it.
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Don’t let Congress hand private actors an internet kill switch. Stop site-blocking bills.
Tell Congress: No to Internet Blacklists
Congress is once again pushing dangerous website-blocking laws, including the Foreign Anti-Digital Piracy Act (FADPA). These bills would let copyright holders get court orders to block entire websites...
act.eff.org
April 21, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Don’t let Congress hand private actors an internet kill switch. Stop site-blocking bills.
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Donald Trump has vowed to deport millions and jail his enemies. To carry out that agenda, his administration will exploit America’s digital surveillance machine. Here are some steps you can take to evade it.
The WIRED Guide to Protecting Yourself From Government Surveillance
Donald Trump has vowed to deport millions and jail his enemies. To carry out that agenda, his administration will exploit America’s digital surveillance machine. Here are some steps you can take to ev...
www.wired.com
April 16, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Donald Trump has vowed to deport millions and jail his enemies. To carry out that agenda, his administration will exploit America’s digital surveillance machine. Here are some steps you can take to evade it.
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Back Market and iFixit are partnering to encourage consumers to keep their phones in service for at least five years—and to pressure manufacturers to extend smartphone support to 10 years. www.wired.com/story/back-m...
Most People Buy a New Phone Every 2.5 Years. There’s a Better Way
Back Market and iFixit are partnering to encourage consumers to keep their phones in service for at least five years—and to pressure manufacturers to extend smartphone support to 10 years.
www.wired.com
April 16, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Back Market and iFixit are partnering to encourage consumers to keep their phones in service for at least five years—and to pressure manufacturers to extend smartphone support to 10 years. www.wired.com/story/back-m...
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It's much easier to use apps that support end-to-end encryption than it used to be, but it's still good to know how it works.
A Deep Dive on End-to-End Encryption: How Do Public Key Encryption Systems Work?
If you haven’t yet, we recommend reading a few guides before this one, to help cement some of the concepts discussed here: What Should I Know About Encryption?, Key Concepts of Encryption, and Key Ver...
ssd.eff.org
April 15, 2025 at 10:00 PM
It's much easier to use apps that support end-to-end encryption than it used to be, but it's still good to know how it works.
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If you're defending your local community from surveillance and censorship, consider joining the Electronic Frontier Alliance.
About EFA
The Electronic Frontier Alliance (EFA) is a grassroots network made up of independent community organizations. Allies across the United States work to support digital rights and empower their local co...
efa.eff.org
April 15, 2025 at 8:38 PM
If you're defending your local community from surveillance and censorship, consider joining the Electronic Frontier Alliance.
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Crossing into the United States has become increasingly dangerous for digital privacy. If you are planning to enter the US, here are a few steps you can take to minimize the risk of Customs and Border Protection accessing your data.
How to Enter the US With Your Digital Privacy Intact
Crossing into the United States has become increasingly dangerous for digital privacy. Here are a few steps you can take to minimize the risk of Customs and Border Protection accessing your data.
www.wired.com
April 15, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Crossing into the United States has become increasingly dangerous for digital privacy. If you are planning to enter the US, here are a few steps you can take to minimize the risk of Customs and Border Protection accessing your data.
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Locking down your phone, being mindful of what you're wearing, and coming up with plans to communicate with others are all key steps to take before attending a protest.
Attending a Protest
For quick reference, we've created a handy guide designed to be printed, folded, and carried in your pocket (PDF download).
Now, more than ever, citizens must be able to hold those in power accountab...
ssd.eff.org
April 15, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Locking down your phone, being mindful of what you're wearing, and coming up with plans to communicate with others are all key steps to take before attending a protest.
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Undocumented immigrants (“illegal aliens”) commit crimes at a rate lower than HALF that of U.S. citizens, per the report linked in this thread, and recently deleted from DOJ’s website.
A cult is only as strong as its demons, though, so MAGA will continue its demonization of immigrants anyway
A cult is only as strong as its demons, though, so MAGA will continue its demonization of immigrants anyway
April 13, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Undocumented immigrants (“illegal aliens”) commit crimes at a rate lower than HALF that of U.S. citizens, per the report linked in this thread, and recently deleted from DOJ’s website.
A cult is only as strong as its demons, though, so MAGA will continue its demonization of immigrants anyway
A cult is only as strong as its demons, though, so MAGA will continue its demonization of immigrants anyway
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"On Tyranny" is a #1 NYT bestseller again. I wish the moment were different. But I’m glad the book is useful. And grateful for all the kind words about putting the 20 lessons to work.
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Twenty Lessons, read by John Lithgow
Key selections from On Tyranny, for viewing and sharing
snyder.substack.com
April 12, 2025 at 5:33 PM
"On Tyranny" is a #1 NYT bestseller again. I wish the moment were different. But I’m glad the book is useful. And grateful for all the kind words about putting the 20 lessons to work.
snyder.substack.com/p/twenty-les...
snyder.substack.com/p/twenty-les...
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The TAKE IT DOWN Act is headed to the House floor. Tell your member of Congress to vote No on this misguided censorship bill.
Congress Takes Another Step Toward Enabling Broad Internet Censorship
Fast tracking a censorship bill is always troubling. TAKE IT DOWN is the wrong approach to helping people whose intimate images are shared without their consent. We can help victims of online harassme...
www.eff.org
April 11, 2025 at 3:21 PM
The TAKE IT DOWN Act is headed to the House floor. Tell your member of Congress to vote No on this misguided censorship bill.
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Unchecked use of police surveillance technology can quickly spiral into privacy violations, EFF’s Beryl Lipton told San Francisco's @kpixtv.bsky.social.
San Francisco Police's new surveillance hub being credited with 20% drop in crime
Police Chief Bill Scott credited the center, and the technology, with a 20% drop in crime from January through early April, compared to the same period last year
www.cbsnews.com
April 11, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Unchecked use of police surveillance technology can quickly spiral into privacy violations, EFF’s Beryl Lipton told San Francisco's @kpixtv.bsky.social.
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Powering off your phone or laptop erases the key that unlocks its encryption, and so protects against unwanted searches, EFF’s Will Greenberg told @apnews.com. “This is why a border agent can’t simply turn a device on to use a tool like Cellebrite.”
One Tech Tip: Locking down your device when crossing borders
Travelers should prepare for extra scrutiny of devices when crossing borders, especially when entering the U.S.
apnews.com
April 10, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Powering off your phone or laptop erases the key that unlocks its encryption, and so protects against unwanted searches, EFF’s Will Greenberg told @apnews.com. “This is why a border agent can’t simply turn a device on to use a tool like Cellebrite.”
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Urgent! If you or someone you know was fired as a probationary employee and they are members of AFGE, the union needs you to fill this form out by 5pm today, April 10. They need the info for another lawsuit on your behalf. #AFGE
Probationary Employee Form
The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) is the largest federal employee union representing 820,000 federal and D.C. government workers nationwide and overseas.
www.afge.org
April 10, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Urgent! If you or someone you know was fired as a probationary employee and they are members of AFGE, the union needs you to fill this form out by 5pm today, April 10. They need the info for another lawsuit on your behalf. #AFGE
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My statement regarding the passage of H.R. 22, The SAVE Act.
April 10, 2025 at 3:44 PM
My statement regarding the passage of H.R. 22, The SAVE Act.
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April 10, 2025 at 12:16 AM
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Hey TEXANS,
Get LOUD, get OUT, and demand change…👇
Like NOW!! ✨
Get LOUD, get OUT, and demand change…👇
Like NOW!! ✨
April 8, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Hey TEXANS,
Get LOUD, get OUT, and demand change…👇
Like NOW!! ✨
Get LOUD, get OUT, and demand change…👇
Like NOW!! ✨
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ATTN FEDERAL WORKERS: It has come to my attention that several agencies are now offering WiFi for you to use with your PERSONAL devices. If I were you, I would NOT use that WiFi. I suspect it's a way for DOGE to monitor your personal communications.
April 2, 2025 at 6:33 PM
ATTN FEDERAL WORKERS: It has come to my attention that several agencies are now offering WiFi for you to use with your PERSONAL devices. If I were you, I would NOT use that WiFi. I suspect it's a way for DOGE to monitor your personal communications.
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DO YOU NEED A MEASLES BOOSTER
Nice schema from the Yale School of Public Health
Nice schema from the Yale School of Public Health
April 2, 2025 at 3:57 AM
DO YOU NEED A MEASLES BOOSTER
Nice schema from the Yale School of Public Health
Nice schema from the Yale School of Public Health