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  1. Electronic Frontier Foundation (eff@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 26-Jan-2021 04:40:05 UTC Electronic Frontier Foundation Electronic Frontier Foundation
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    As America takes a hard look at the effect of social media and online platforms on its politics, it's instructive to remember the online side of the events that shook the Middle East and North Africa a decade ago, and what happened next. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2021/01/many-arab-spring-isnt-over

    In conversation about 16 minutes ago from mastodon.social permalink

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    1. For Many, the Arab Spring Isn't Over
      from Jason Kelley
      Ten years ago today, Egyptians took to the streets to topple a dictator who had clung to power for nearly three decades. January 25th remains one of the most important dates of the Arab Spring, a series of massive, civilian-led protests and uprisings that spread across the Middle East and North...
  2. Electronic Frontier Foundation (eff@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 26-Jan-2021 03:20:05 UTC Electronic Frontier Foundation Electronic Frontier Foundation
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    Tomorrow morning: join EFF, Electronic Frontier Alliance member @STOPSpyingNY, and others for a press conference on ending government use of face recognition in New York. https://www.eff.org/event/ban-scan-press-conference

    In conversation about 2 hours ago from mastodon.social permalink

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    1. Ban the Scan Press Conference
      Ban the Scan Press ConferenceElectronic Frontier Alliance member The Surveillance Technology Oversight Project (S.T.O.P.), as well as Amnesty International, New York City's Public Advocate, Legal Aid Society, National Action Network, Warriors In The Garden, Immigrant Defense Project, New York Civil...
  3. Electronic Frontier Foundation (eff@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 26-Jan-2021 02:00:05 UTC Electronic Frontier Foundation Electronic Frontier Foundation
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    The new administration must cut off funding streams for some of the worst types of police surveillance technology. We must end civil asset forfeiture which funds drones, license plate readers, and other spy tech.

    https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2021/01/end-two-federal-programs-fund-police-surveillance-tech

    In conversation about 3 hours ago from mastodon.social permalink
  4. Electronic Frontier Foundation (eff@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 26-Jan-2021 00:50:06 UTC Electronic Frontier Foundation Electronic Frontier Foundation
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    It's been more than a year since @twitter announced "Project Blue Sky," a bid to redesign social media around open protocols, not walled gardens. That's our kind of social media - now, will they do it?

    https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2021/01/twitter-and-interoperability-some-thoughts-peanut-gallery

    In conversation about 4 hours ago from mastodon.social permalink
  5. Electronic Frontier Foundation (eff@mastodon.social)'s status on Monday, 25-Jan-2021 23:40:05 UTC Electronic Frontier Foundation Electronic Frontier Foundation
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    This Wednesday, join @eff and @CodedBias for a Twitter chat on algorithmic bias, face recognition, and how we can find the best path forward to protect digital rights. https://www.eff.org/event/facial-recognition-and-coded-bias-online-conversation-eff-coded-bias-team

    In conversation about 5 hours ago from mastodon.social permalink

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    1. Facial Recognition and Coded Bias: Online Conversation With EFF's Associate Director of Community Organizing and the Coded Bias Team
      On Wednesday, January 27, EFF Associate Director of Community Organizing, Nathan 'nash' Sheard (he/ze), will take part in a live Q...
  6. Electronic Frontier Foundation (eff@mastodon.social)'s status on Monday, 25-Jan-2021 22:30:06 UTC Electronic Frontier Foundation Electronic Frontier Foundation
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    Tomorrow, Electronic Frontier Alliance member @RT4MN, and the rest of the @postmeMN coalition, will be hosting a Community Feedback Session on banning law enforcement use of face recognition in Minneapolis. https://www.eff.org/event/community-feedback-session-ban-facial-recognition

    In conversation about 6 hours ago from mastodon.social permalink

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    1. Community Feedback Session: Ban Facial Recognition
      Restore the 4th MN- a local organization in the Electronic Frontier Alliance, (not EFF) will host this event:Community Feedback Session: Ban Facial RecognitionFrom the Organizers :We have an opportunity to effectively ban facial recognition technology in Minneapolis. Will you join our efforts to...
  7. Electronic Frontier Foundation (eff@mastodon.social)'s status on Monday, 25-Jan-2021 21:30:06 UTC Electronic Frontier Foundation Electronic Frontier Foundation
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    RT @CodedBias: Join us for a Twitter conversation on defending data rights with Nathan "nash" Sheard (@NaSh12) from Electronic Frontier Fou…

    In conversation about 7 hours ago from mastodon.social permalink
  8. Electronic Frontier Foundation (eff@mastodon.social)'s status on Monday, 25-Jan-2021 21:30:05 UTC Electronic Frontier Foundation Electronic Frontier Foundation
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    Twitter's "Project Blue Sky" promises an interoperable, decentralized, protocol-based future. Yes please!

    https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2021/01/twitter-and-interoperability-some-thoughts-peanut-gallery

    In conversation about 7 hours ago from mastodon.social permalink
  9. Electronic Frontier Foundation (eff@mastodon.social)'s status on Monday, 25-Jan-2021 20:50:06 UTC Electronic Frontier Foundation Electronic Frontier Foundation
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    A decade later, despite setbacks, much of the work that was started in the Arab Spring is still ongoing. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2021/01/many-arab-spring-isnt-over

    In conversation about 8 hours ago from mastodon.social permalink

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    1. For Many, the Arab Spring Isn't Over
      from Jason Kelley
      Ten years ago today, Egyptians took to the streets to topple a dictator who had clung to power for nearly three decades. January 25th remains one of the most important dates of the Arab Spring, a series of massive, civilian-led protests and uprisings that spread across the Middle East and North...
  10. Electronic Frontier Foundation (eff@mastodon.social)'s status on Monday, 25-Jan-2021 18:40:06 UTC Electronic Frontier Foundation Electronic Frontier Foundation
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    Monetizing a messenger isn’t just about making it easier for you to find businesses; it also means making it easier for businesses to find *you.* https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2021/01/its-business-usual-whatsapp

    In conversation about 10 hours ago from mastodon.social permalink

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    1. It’s Business As Usual At WhatsApp
      from Gennie Gebhart
      WhatsApp users have recently started seeing a new pop-up screen requiring them to agree to its new terms and privacy policy by February 8th in order to keep using the app. The good news is that, overall, this update does not make any extreme changes to how WhatsApp shares data with its parent...
  11. Electronic Frontier Foundation (eff@mastodon.social)'s status on Monday, 25-Jan-2021 17:30:07 UTC Electronic Frontier Foundation Electronic Frontier Foundation
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    So, you're thinking about teaching digital security. Before getting started, it's important to know your audience. We have helpful tips for new digital security facilitators and trainers. https://sec.eff.org/articles/learning-about-your-audience

    In conversation about 11 hours ago from mastodon.social permalink

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    1. Learning About Your Audience
      Examine your relationship to the people you’ll be teaching to ensure clear communication, accurate understandings of their points of view, and a flexible approach to different experience levels. Knowing the diverse needs of your audience sets you up for a successful event and empowers learners to make good choices.
  12. Electronic Frontier Foundation (eff@mastodon.social)'s status on Monday, 25-Jan-2021 16:40:05 UTC Electronic Frontier Foundation Electronic Frontier Foundation
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    Police departments are deploying robots to get social media engagement and improve their image, but don't take the bait. Knightscope robots are rolling surveillance tech. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2021/01/police-robots-are-not-selfie-opportunity-theyre-privacy-disaster-waiting-happen

    In conversation about 12 hours ago from mastodon.social permalink

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    1. Police Robots Are Not a Selfie Opportunity, They’re a Privacy Disaster Waiting to Happen
      from Matthew Guariglia
      The arrival of government-operated autonomous police robots does not look like predictions in science fiction movies. An army of robots with gun arms is not kicking down your door to arrest you. Instead, a robot snitch that looks like a rolling trash can is programmed to decide whether a person...
  13. Electronic Frontier Foundation (eff@mastodon.social)'s status on Monday, 25-Jan-2021 05:40:06 UTC Electronic Frontier Foundation Electronic Frontier Foundation
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    "It’s past time to begin to restore power to consumers by curbing tech companies’ everyday overreach through lopsided consumer contracts."

    We agree. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/23/opinion/sunday/online-terms-of-service.html

    In conversation about a day ago from mastodon.social permalink

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    1. What Happens When You Click ‘Agree’?
      from By The Editorial Board
      The same legalese that can ban Donald Trump from Twitter can bar users from joining class-action lawsuits. It’s time to fix the fine print.
  14. Electronic Frontier Foundation (eff@mastodon.social)'s status on Monday, 25-Jan-2021 02:30:05 UTC Electronic Frontier Foundation Electronic Frontier Foundation
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    As the copyright lobby calls for more technological measures to restrict the use of copyrighted works, YouTube’s Content ID provides a sobering study in the dangers of such systems. https://www.eff.org/wp/unfiltered-how-youtubes-content-id-discourages-fair-use-and-dictates-what-we-see-online

    In conversation about a day ago from mastodon.social permalink

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    1. Unfiltered: How YouTube’s Content ID Discourages Fair Use and Dictates What We See Online
      ContentsIntroductionYouTube's Content ID: Culture of FearCase Study 1: hbomberguyHow Content ID Dictates Expression on YouTube: Practically, Fair Use Has No EffectCase Study 2: Todd in the Shadows Creators Cannot Leave or Meaningfully Challenge the System: Where Am I Supposed to Go?Case Study 3:...
  15. Electronic Frontier Foundation (eff@mastodon.social)'s status on Monday, 25-Jan-2021 01:30:05 UTC Electronic Frontier Foundation Electronic Frontier Foundation
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    Cover Your Tracks aims to make browser fingerprinting and tracking more understandable to the average user. Check it out today! https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2020/11/introducing-cover-your-tracks

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    1. Introducing Cover Your Tracks!
      from Bill Budington
      Today, we’re pleased to announce Cover Your Tracks, the newest edition and rebranding of our historic browser fingerprinting and tracker awareness tool Panopticlick. Cover Your Tracks picks up where Panopticlick left off. Panopticlick was about letting users know that browser fingerprinting was...
  16. Electronic Frontier Foundation (eff@mastodon.social)'s status on Monday, 25-Jan-2021 00:30:06 UTC Electronic Frontier Foundation Electronic Frontier Foundation
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    Copyright filters are not compatible with fair use. Read how lawful expression is curtailed in our whitepaper, “Unfiltered: How YouTube’s Content ID Undermines Fair Use.” https://www.eff.org/wp/unfiltered-how-youtubes-content-id-discourages-fair-use-and-dictates-what-we-see-online

    In conversation about a day ago from mastodon.social permalink

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    1. Unfiltered: How YouTube’s Content ID Discourages Fair Use and Dictates What We See Online
      ContentsIntroductionYouTube's Content ID: Culture of FearCase Study 1: hbomberguyHow Content ID Dictates Expression on YouTube: Practically, Fair Use Has No EffectCase Study 2: Todd in the Shadows Creators Cannot Leave or Meaningfully Challenge the System: Where Am I Supposed to Go?Case Study 3:...
  17. Electronic Frontier Foundation (eff@mastodon.social)'s status on Sunday, 24-Jan-2021 23:30:06 UTC Electronic Frontier Foundation Electronic Frontier Foundation
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    When WhatsApp says that its data sharing practices and policies haven’t changed, it is correct—and that’s exactly the problem. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2021/01/its-business-usual-whatsapp

    In conversation about a day ago from mastodon.social permalink

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    1. It’s Business As Usual At WhatsApp
      from Gennie Gebhart
      WhatsApp users have recently started seeing a new pop-up screen requiring them to agree to its new terms and privacy policy by February 8th in order to keep using the app. The good news is that, overall, this update does not make any extreme changes to how WhatsApp shares data with its parent...
  18. Electronic Frontier Foundation (eff@mastodon.social)'s status on Sunday, 24-Jan-2021 22:20:09 UTC Electronic Frontier Foundation Electronic Frontier Foundation
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    How can we start to fix social media? @jilliancyork suggests: “Companies should immediately expand their consultations to be truly inclusive of a more diverse range of civil society.” https://www.theguardian.com/media/2021/jan/16/how-to-fix-social-media-trump-ban-free-speech

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    1. Banning Trump won't fix social media: 10 ideas to rebuild our broken internet – by experts
      from https://www.theguardian.com/profile/julia-carrie-wong
      Away from the vitriol, researchers are investigating concrete steps companies, officials and the rest of us can take to tackle the crisis
  19. Electronic Frontier Foundation (eff@mastodon.social)'s status on Sunday, 24-Jan-2021 21:30:05 UTC Electronic Frontier Foundation Electronic Frontier Foundation
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    Fake online events are a form of commentary that build resilience in the face of absurdity, criticize the powerful, and make people laugh—and like other parody and political satire, they are protected by the First Amendment. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2021/01/political-satire-protected-speech-even-if-you-dont-get-joke

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    1. Political Satire Is Protected Speech – Even If You Don’t Get the Joke
      from David Greene
      This blog post was co-written by EFF Legal Fellow Houston Davidson.Should an obviously fake Facebook post—one made as political satire—end with a lawsuit and a bill to pay for a police response to the post? Of course not, and that’s why EFF filed an amicus brief in Lafayette City v. John Merrifield...
  20. Electronic Frontier Foundation (eff@mastodon.social)'s status on Sunday, 24-Jan-2021 19:30:06 UTC Electronic Frontier Foundation Electronic Frontier Foundation
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    No collection of face biometrics by business without prior informed consent. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2021/01/why-eff-doesnt-support-bans-private-use-face-recognition

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    1. Why EFF Doesn’t Support Bans On Private Use of Face Recognition
      from Adam Schwartz and Nathan Sheard
      Government and private use of face recognition technology each present a wealth of concerns. Privacy, safety, and amplification of carceral bias are just some of the reasons why we must ban government use.But what about private use? It also can exacerbate injustice, including its use by police...
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