Electronic Frontier Foundation
I describe EFF as the “geek ACLU” to people who haven’t heard of it before. EFF tirelessly defends civil liberties, consumer rights, and the gadgets that we adore. They have been involved with many landmark technology cases including holding Sony accountable with infecting customers’ computers with root kits, defending online journalists’ right to protect the confidentiality of their sources, and even suing the Department of Justice for their illegal electronic surveillance.
Blending the expertise of lawyers, policy analysts, activists, and technologists, EFF achieves significant victories on behalf of consumers and the general public. EFF fights for freedom primarily in the courts, bringing and defending lawsuits even when that means taking on the US government or large corporations. By mobilizing more than 50,000 concerned citizens through our Action Center, EFF beats back bad legislation. In addition to advising policymakers, EFF educates the press and public. Sometimes just defending technologies isn’t enough, so EFF also supports the development of freedom-enhancing inventions.
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