The Latest Victim in the Crucifixion of Julian Assange

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Aug 23, 2019 The mysterious arrest of a data privacy activist linked to the WikiLeaks founder raises vital questions about government surveillance. Dig deeper ( 29 Min. Read )

‘We Live in a Golden Age of Surveillance’ (Audio and Transcript)

Staff and Robert Scheer / Truthdig Jun 10, 2018 Robert Scheer talks with Nate Cardozo, the attorney for the Electronic Frontier Foundation, on the struggle to protect free expression, privacy and innovation in a hyperconnected world. Dig deeper ( 18 Min. Read )

Think ‘Net Neutrality’ Is Dead? Think Again.

Donald Kaufman / Truthdig May 31, 2018 A bill that revives guarantees is progressing in California, one of a number of states pushing against the 2017 federal rollback. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Congress and States Still Can Save the Open Internet

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Jan 8, 2018 The Federal Communications Commission repealed net neutrality laws in December, but the fight for net neutrality is not over. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Justice Department Demands Details on Visitors to Anti-Trump Website

Emma Niles / Truthdig Aug 15, 2017 The website-hosting company DreamHost is challenging the Justice Department's search warrant in court. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Electronic Frontier Foundation Pleads for Action to Save Online Privacy Rules

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Mar 27, 2017 Last week, the Senate voted 50-48 to pass a measure that would repeal federal privacy requirements The House is scheduled to vote Tuesday Last week, the Senate voted 50-48 to pass a measure that would repeal federal privacy requirements. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The Convenience of Customized Advertising May Come at a High Price

Thor Benson / Truthdig Jul 7, 2016 Further erosions of privacy are likely as companies develop more and better methods for gathering information on internet users. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The U.S. Government Renews Its Assault on Privacy

Staff / Truthdig Jun 22, 2016 And this time there's "much less public scrutiny," writes Trevor Timm at The Guardian. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

FBI Says It May No Longer Need Apple’s Help to Unlock iPhone of Slain San Bernardino Killer

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Mar 22, 2016 Round 1 of the legal battle between the Justice Department and the tech company may be over soon. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The Apple Fight Is About All of Us

By Rainey Reitman / Electronic Frontier Foundation Mar 19, 2016 The fight between Apple and the FBI is not about just one iPhone—it implicates the security of all technology users. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Why the Electronic Frontier Foundation Supports Apple in the Encryption Battle

By Kurt Opsahl / Electronic Frontier Foundation Feb 17, 2016 "EFF applauds Apple for standing up for real security and the rights of its customers. We have been fighting to protect encryption, and stop backdoors, for over 20 years. That's why EFF plans to file an amicus brief in support of Apple's position." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Google Is Accused of Spying on Kindergartners

Thor Benson / Truthdig Dec 12, 2015 A digital rights advocacy group has filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission accusing the tech giant of spying on up to 40 million students and school officials who use the company's Chromebook laptops. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )