Topic: Electronic Frontier Foundation

A Search for the Truth on Secret Courts for Surveillance — and Drones

AP

At some point, the government violated the Constitution while conducting electronic surveillance. How and when is masked by the secret court that authorizes such action — the sort of tool Obama offers as a way in which his drone program might be made more transparent. But the existing court shows just how opaque transparency can be.

By Adam Clark Estes

Oct 9, 2012

The Supreme Court Isn't Bothered By the NSA’s Warrantless Wiretapping

The Supreme Court refused to hear a case on Tuesday that holds telecom companies accountable for letting the National Security Agency spy on unknowing Americans without a warrant.

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By Adam Clark Estes

Feb 2, 2012

How MegaUpload's Copyright Problem Affects You

The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) issued a worrisome warning in the form of a press release on Thursday: MegaUpload used to own all of its users' data, but now the government does.

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By Adam Clark Estes

Jan 20, 2012

The ACLU and EFF Are Appealing the Latest Twitter-WikiLeaks Ruling

In an apparent attempt to push the question of Internet privacy up to the Supreme Court, the American Civil Liberties Union and the Electronic Frontier Foundation are moving forward with an appeal to challenge a U.S. district court ruling in November.

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By Adam Clark Estes

Dec 21, 2011

Hackers Plan to Figure Out How Carrier IQ Works Before the Government Does

The Electronic Frontier Foundation put out an open call for developers to help them figure out how the controversial, smartphone-spying Carrier IQ software actually works.

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By Adam Clark Estes

Jun 21, 2011

Bitcoin's Speedy Fall: EFF Halts Donations and Wikileaks Cashes Out

The currency's downward spiral continues as EEF, digital rights advocacy group, exits

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