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Youtube-dl is a legitimate tool with a world of a lawful uses. Demanding its removal from Github is a disappointing and counterproductive move by the RIAA.https://github.com/github/dmca/blob/master/2020/10/2020-10-23-RIAA.md …

If the purpose of academic research is to push the boundaries of human knowledge, there is no justifiable case to be made for restricting access to that knowledge. #OAWeek2020https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2020/10/why-open-access-necessary-makers …

Elected officials, from city council members to the president, using social media to communicate government business can't block people who criticize them. That's illegal viewpoint discrimination. We asked Vallejo officials today to stop the practice.https://www.eff.org/press/releases/eff-urges-vallejos-top-officials-end-unconstitutional-practice-blocking-critics …

The EU has had it with Big Tech and is ready to take action. Read our analysis of their (leaked) enforcement plans.https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2020/10/eu-vs-big-tech-leaked-enforcement-plans-and-dutch-french-counterproposal …

Traditional publishers want to keep digital textbook prices high by using restrictive DRMs to create an artificial scarcity. In a time of growing inequity, we need education to be accessible to all. #OAWeek2020https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2020/10/open-education-and-artificial-scarcity-hard-times …

As our society struggles with how to protect public health, we must carefully consider how all manner of government and private decisions may impact our digital rights.https://www.eff.org/issues/covid-19 

EFF's "Atlas of Surveillance" shows, city by city, how police departments across America use a variety of new surveillance tech to spy on their residents. What do your local police use?https://atlasofsurveillance.org/ 

Did you know EFF operates a legal intake and referral service through which we find thousands of people legal help every year? EFF's Intake Coordinator discusses the ins and outs of EFF Intake here:https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2020/08/digital-rights-ground-view-effs-intake-desk …

It's past time to tear down the PACER paywall, and ensure the public has the access it needs to know the law and how it's applied. #OAWeekhttps://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2020/10/open-access-should-include-open-courts …

With more and more people working from home, "bossware" that tracks what workers do is becoming more common.https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2020/06/inside-invasive-secretive-bossware-tracking-workers …

Last week, EFF filed a comment opposing DHS’s massive expansion of biometric surveillance. Here's why DHS must withdraw its proposal.https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2020/10/eff-files-comment-opposing-department-homeland-securitys-massive-expansion …

The city of Vallejo, California, has been blocking users and comments on social media that it doesn't like. That's viewpoint discrimination and violates the First Amendment. We asked city officials to bring their social media policies in line with the law.https://www.eff.org/press/releases/eff-urges-vallejos-top-officials-end-unconstitutional-practice-blocking-critics …

Worried about stalkerware on your device? Wired has a detailed guide you can use to check for it:https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-check-for-stalkerware/ …

For a deep-dive into the dangers of adtech, including more information about how real-time bidding works, read our report, "Behind the One-Way Mirror."https://www.eff.org/wp/behind-the-one-way-mirror …

Did you know you can donate to EFF in honor of your family, friends, and colleagues? Start here.https://eff.org/tribute 

Tor is a volunteer-run service that provides both privacy and anonymity online by masking who you are and where you are connecting. Review our guide on using Tor for Linux to get set up.https://ssd.eff.org/en/module/how-use-tor-linux …

SLAPP lawsuits (strategic lawsuits against public participation) are bad. Surveillance apps that monitor students are bad. Proctorio does both.https://www.vice.com/en/article/7k9zjy/an-exam-surveillance-company-is-trying-to-silence-critics-with-lawsuits …