Electronic Frontier Foundation.
Electronic Frontier Foundation Inc
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Earlier this month
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Connecticut and Delaware have implemented state policies banning the sale of precise geolocation data by data brokers.Some support2 reports
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Debate on surveillance technology took place in Maine involving the Electronic Frontier Foundation.Some support1 report
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Police were called to Gresham Park amid EFF concerns regarding robot surveillance in Atlanta.Some support1 report
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Governor Spencer Cox signed a law in Utah, which subsequently raised concerns about its legality from the Electronic Frontier Foundation.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
One to three months ago
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The Trump administration rolled out an AI pilot program for Medicare, while Republicans voted down efforts to release documents, and the EFF released federal documents about the program.Some support2 reports
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Sarah Hamid was appointed director of strategic campaigns at the Electronic Frontier Foundation.Some support1 report
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A clash over user data privacy and law enforcement, involving DreamHost and the Electronic Frontier Foundation.Some support1 report
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EFF analyzed search logs of the Flock camera system.Some support1 report
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Alexander joined the Electronic Frontier Foundation's Board of Directors, bringing experience from his time at Twitter and Google.Some support1 report
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A city council backed civil liberties groups in Santa Cruz, leading to an ordinance limiting the use of predictive policing software and warnings from a chief.Some support1 report
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EFF warns against privacy threats from bills being considered by the House of Representatives.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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A bill concerning the Sunset Section 230 Act was introduced in the House of Representatives, co-sponsored by Jimmy Patronis and Mark DeSaulnier.Some support1 report
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A bill named after Adam Raine, intended to safeguard youth, was criticized by the Electronic Frontier Foundation for privacy concerns.Some support4 reports
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Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1709 on September 9, 2026, despite opposition from the Electronic Frontier Foundation.Well supported8 reports
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The event lists historical instances involving Apple, EFF, and DJI, including store closures during COVID-19, EFF criticism, and US entity list flags against DJI.Some support1 report
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Google is facing scrutiny over its privacy stance, with civil liberties groups monitoring its practices and commentators discussing search warrant scope.Some support2 reports
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The highest court in France has struck down the national ban on children under 15, a ruling welcomed by the EFF.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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Great Britain and the US are developing mass surveillance systems, while the EFF discusses AI tracking risks and local governments expand Flock Safety use.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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Senate and advocacy groups react to the Kids Online Safety Act, with Blumenthal introducing the Senate version.Some support2 reports
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Trump's FCC plan proposes increased consumer data collection, which EFF notes will do little to combat scams.Some support1 report1 development inside
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EFF warns FCC about privacy risks related to ongoing government proposals and data collection practices.Some support1 report
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The Electronic Frontier Foundation is questioning the legality of patron database collection practices involving PatronScan kiosks.Some support1 report
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ACLU advocates against company's surveillance practices, while EFF supports legal challenges against the company.Well supported4 reports
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Database tracks police technology usage across the United States, compiled by the Electronic Frontier Foundation.Well supported3 reports
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A cybersecurity expert from the Electronic Frontier Foundation is discussing issues related to the Google Pixel phones.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Grocery Outlet, based in Emeryville, has locations in Pleasant Hill and Concord, and its technology compliance was reviewed by the EFF.Some support5 reports
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Flock Safety CEO contrasted the surveillance industry with the Electronic Frontier Foundation.Some support1 report
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Both USA Today and the Electronic Frontier Foundation are currently targets of media integrity issues.Some support1 report
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Cory Doctorow and the Electronic Frontier Foundation discussed the unsustainable nature of AI hype and digital rights.Some support1 report
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A joint cloud contract worth $1.2 billion involving Google and Amazon is under scrutiny, with ties to former Google CEO Eric Schmidt and the Electronic Frontier Foundation.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Devin Washburn has designed the iconic cover for a book discussing the concept of 'Enshittification,' which describes the accelerating decay of online platforms and services.Some support1 report
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Around Electronic Frontier Foundation this week
News at the entities that move Electronic Frontier Foundation most-
Greg Abbott StructuralAbbott and Acton support stronger data center regulations, while Hyde was a data-center proponent in Pulaski County, Arkansas.Moves Electronic Frontier Foundation
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Alexander StructuralA new book detailing Alexander the Great's empire, covering Egypt, Afghanistan, and Ancient Greece, is shortlisted for a prize in London.Moves Electronic Frontier Foundation
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Gavin Newsom OperationalBernie Sanders supported the wealth tax measure while Gavin Newsom opposed it, with the California Democratic Party also backing the initiative.Moves Electronic Frontier Foundation
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California OperationalJoseph Stiglitz and Sergey Brin commented on California's wealth tax proposal, with Brin opposing the measure.Moves Electronic Frontier Foundation
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house of representatives OperationalPrasetyo Hadi, a PKB faction coordinator, spoke at the Presidential Palace complex in Jakarta regarding DPR legislative authority.Moves Electronic Frontier Foundation
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Meta OperationalMeta expanded its AI Teen Protection features on Instagram.Moves Electronic Frontier Foundation
Connections
The 37 strongest of 64, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Gavin Newsom Operational
EFF actively monitors, critiques, and lobbies against or supports policy decisions made by Gavin Newsom.
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Flock Safety Operational
EFF actively monitors and critiques Flock Safety's surveillance practices and pilot programs.
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Greg Abbott Structural
Abbott's political and executive actions provide the specific targets and substance that fuel the opposition efforts of the EFF.
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Alexander Structural
Alexander serves as a member of the Electronic Frontier Foundation's Board of Directors.
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Jillian York Structural
Jillian York serves as a Director of international freedom of expression at the Electronic Frontier Foundation.
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Google Operational
EFF actively monitors, critiques, and advises on Google's corporate policies, particularly regarding privacy and government contracts.
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Meta Operational
EFF actively monitors and scrutinizes Meta's practices regarding data privacy, AI development, and content rules.
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California Operational
EFF monitors and actively opposes legislative and regulatory actions taken by the State of California.
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house of representatives Operational
The EFF actively monitors and issues warnings regarding privacy threats stemming from House of Representatives legislation.
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Ron DeSantis Operational
DeSantis's policy stances are subject to scrutiny and criticism regarding surveillance technology by the EFF.
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Cory Doctorow Operational
Cory Doctorow collaborates with the Electronic Frontier Foundation on issues related to digital rights.
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Illinois Operational
The Electronic Frontier Foundation actively engages in policy advocacy regarding state legislation in Illinois.
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Christophe Boutry Structural
Christophe Boutry is affiliated with the Electronic Frontier Foundation as a cybersecurity expert.
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Grocery Outlet Structural
EFF reviews Grocery Outlet's technology compliance as part of its advocacy mandate.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation Operational
EFF advocates for specific operational standards regarding warrants before digital collection by the FBI.
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Federal Trade Commission Operational
The Electronic Frontier Foundation actively opposes policy proposals put forth by the Federal Trade Commission regarding AI accuracy.
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Missouri Operational
EFF monitors and provides critical oversight regarding new laws and policies enacted by the State of Missouri.
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Federal Communications Commission Mentioned together
The EFF monitors and critiques proposals and actions originating from the FCC.
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Apple Inc. Operational
The Electronic Frontier Foundation has actively engaged in policy advocacy, criticizing campaigns against Apple's features.
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city council Operational
The city council backed civil liberties groups in Santa Cruz, indicating a coalition with organizations like the EFF.
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Italy Mentioned together
Both entities are mentioned in commentary regarding international technology policy issues.
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Medicare Mentioned together
EFF obtains and releases federal documents regarding Medicare program operations and claim denials via legal action.
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Utah Shared context
EFF operates within the legal and political context of Utah, specifically regarding its laws.
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Loveland Shared context
EFF addresses surveillance issues within the jurisdiction of Loveland.
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Sarah Hamid Structural
Sarah Hamid holds the role of director of strategic campaigns at the Electronic Frontier Foundation.
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Atlanta Shared context
Atlanta is mentioned as the location relevant to EFF's concerns regarding robot surveillance and data broker practices.
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DreamHost Mentioned together
DreamHost's stance on digital rights was tracked by the Electronic Frontier Foundation.
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Alameda County Shared context
The two entities exist within the same sphere of technology and governance, though the specific nature of their interaction is not detailed in the evidence.
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Maine Shared context
The Electronic Frontier Foundation is involved in debates regarding surveillance technology within the state of Maine.
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USA Today Mentioned together
Both USA Today and Electronic Frontier Foundation are noted as targets of media integrity issues.
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Florida Highway Patrol Mentioned together
EFF publishes reports detailing FHP's access to surveillance technologies.
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senate Operational
The Electronic Frontier Foundation advocates for the Senate to reject the Kids Online Safety Act.
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Idaho Shared context
EFF advocates against mass surveillance technology use within the context of Idaho.
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House Operational
EFF actively engages in policy advocacy and commentary regarding legislation debated by members of the House.
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Pennsylvania Mentioned together
EFF collects and compiles data regarding the use of Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR) by law enforcement agencies within Pennsylvania.
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Brendan Carr Mentioned together
No direct evidence was found linking Brendan Carr and the Electronic Frontier Foundation.
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New York Mentioned together
No direct coupling or co-mention patterns between New York and the Electronic Frontier Foundation were observed in the provided evidence.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
2 eventsOctober 2026
3 events- Police were called to Gresham Park amid EFF concerns regarding robot surveillance in Atlanta.
- Sarah Hamid was appointed director of strategic campaigns at the Electronic Frontier Foundation.
- A clash over user data privacy and law enforcement, involving DreamHost and the Electronic Frontier Foundation.
September 2026
8 events- The Trump administration rolled out an AI pilot program for Medicare, while Republicans voted down efforts to release documents, and the EFF released federal documents about the program.
- EFF analyzed search logs of the Flock camera system.
- Alexander joined the Electronic Frontier Foundation's Board of Directors, bringing experience from his time at Twitter and Google.
- A city council backed civil liberties groups in Santa Cruz, leading to an ordinance limiting the use of predictive policing software and warnings from a chief.
- A bill concerning the Sunset Section 230 Act was introduced in the House of Representatives, co-sponsored by Jimmy Patronis and Mark DeSaulnier.
- A bill named after Adam Raine, intended to safeguard youth, was criticized by the Electronic Frontier Foundation for privacy concerns.
- Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1709 on September 9, 2026, despite opposition from the Electronic Frontier Foundation.
- The event lists historical instances involving Apple, EFF, and DJI, including store closures during COVID-19, EFF criticism, and US entity list flags against DJI.
Show 3 earlier months
August 2026
7 events- Governor Spencer Cox signed a law in Utah, which subsequently raised concerns about its legality from the Electronic Frontier Foundation.
- EFF warns against privacy threats from bills being considered by the House of Representatives.
- The highest court in France has struck down the national ban on children under 15, a ruling welcomed by the EFF.
- Great Britain and the US are developing mass surveillance systems, while the EFF discusses AI tracking risks and local governments expand Flock Safety use.
- Senate and advocacy groups react to the Kids Online Safety Act, with Blumenthal introducing the Senate version.
- EFF warns FCC about privacy risks related to ongoing government proposals and data collection practices.
- The Electronic Frontier Foundation is questioning the legality of patron database collection practices involving PatronScan kiosks.
July 2026
5 events- ACLU advocates against company's surveillance practices, while EFF supports legal challenges against the company.
- Database tracks police technology usage across the United States, compiled by the Electronic Frontier Foundation.
- A cybersecurity expert from the Electronic Frontier Foundation is discussing issues related to the Google Pixel phones.
- Grocery Outlet, based in Emeryville, has locations in Pleasant Hill and Concord, and its technology compliance was reviewed by the EFF.
- Flock Safety CEO contrasted the surveillance industry with the Electronic Frontier Foundation.
June 2026
6 events- Google is facing scrutiny over its privacy stance, with civil liberties groups monitoring its practices and commentators discussing search warrant scope.
- Trump's FCC plan proposes increased consumer data collection, which EFF notes will do little to combat scams.
- Both USA Today and the Electronic Frontier Foundation are currently targets of media integrity issues.
- Cory Doctorow and the Electronic Frontier Foundation discussed the unsustainable nature of AI hype and digital rights.
- A joint cloud contract worth $1.2 billion involving Google and Amazon is under scrutiny, with ties to former Google CEO Eric Schmidt and the Electronic Frontier Foundation.
- Devin Washburn has designed the iconic cover for a book discussing the concept of 'Enshittification,' which describes the accelerating decay of online platforms and services.