In 2013, EFF was disappointed to learn that the W3C had taken on the project of standardizing “Encrypted Media Extensions,” an API whose sole function … An open letter to the W3C Director, CEO, team and membershipRead more
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Posted inInternet / Politics / USA Empire
Congress, Don’t Sell the Internet Out
The FCC’s 2015 Open Internet Order was a huge victory for Internet users. Thanks to the millions of us who spoke up for a free … Congress, Don’t Sell the Internet OutRead more
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Who Owns the Internet?
On the night of November 7, 1876, Rutherford B. Hayes’s wife, Lucy, took to her bed with a headache. The returns from the Presidential election … Who Owns the Internet?Read more
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Google’s new advertising program tracks offline shoppers, violates privacy
Privacy watchdog Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) filed a formal complaint against Google before the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Monday, alleging that Google’s new advertising … Google’s new advertising program tracks offline shoppers, violates privacyRead more
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Don’t Let Corporations Pick What Websites You Visit
Think about the websites you visit. The movies you stream. The music you listen to online. The animal videos that are just too cute not … Don’t Let Corporations Pick What Websites You VisitRead more
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Invisible influence on social media
A trending story on Twitter could mean thousands of people care about an issue-or that some computers are doing their jobs. New research from the … Invisible influence on social mediaRead more
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Net neutrality, is a free speech issue
On Wednesday, nearly 70,000 websites and organizations are planning to take part in a massive online protest to save net neutrality. Participating websites will reportedly … Net neutrality, is a free speech issueRead more
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EFF quits W3C over decision to accept EME as Web standard
The Electronic Frontier Foundation has resigned from the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) after the latter announced it was accepting the published Encrypted Media Extensions(EME) … EFF quits W3C over decision to accept EME as Web standardRead more
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Trump’s FCC Chair Declares New War on Net Neutrality
Craig Aaron talking: net neutrality is just a way of saying no discrimination. Net neutrality is what ensures that when you go online, you can … Trump’s FCC Chair Declares New War on Net NeutralityRead more