Articles by Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF)
New decree undermines privacy rights of law-abiding Colombians
Despite a history of human rights abuses, the Colombian Ministry of Justice and Technology has issued a decree that will further undermine the privacy rights of law-abiding Colombians.
Security agency’s request puts Lebanese citizens’ privacy at risk
Lebanon’s Internal Security Forces (ISF) demanded the content of SMS text messages as well as Internet usernames and passwords of Lebanese citizens, saying it would help generate leads in the investigation of a fatal car bombing in which its intelligence chief, General Wissam al-Hassan, was killed.
Media blackout, violent clashes follow Egypt’s constitutional crisis
Polarized reactions within Egypt to Morsi’s recent decree and the proposed Constitution indicate a deepening divide between seculars and liberals on one side and Islamist supporters of Morsi on the other.
US Senate committee passes bill to modernise digital privacy law
The US Senate Judiciary Committee has passed a bill that would require the government to get a warrant before accessing private electronic communications, like emails and Facebook messages. The bill could now proceed to the Senate Floor for a vote.
Internet shuts down across Syria
Syria has experienced an unprecedented Internet blackout, raising concerns about the communications rights of its citizens.
Eskinder Nega and the struggle for independent media in Ethiopia
Award-winning journalist Eskinder Nega is appealing his 18-year conviction on terrorist charges. His case is emblematic of the struggle for a free press in Ethiopia.
More nations join trade agreement threatening digital rights
The next round of Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement negotiations will take place in December in New Zealand, and it will be done with the same level of secrecy as the last 14 rounds.
Internet bill of rights threatens freedom of expression in Brazil
Brazil is now in the midst of rolling out an Internet bill of rights, called Marco Civil da Internet, which was intended to afford strong protections for freedom of online expression and Internet intermediaries. Unfortunately, last-minute changes would leave users and Internet service providers in an ocean of legal uncertainty.