EFF obtained datasets representing more than 12 million searches logged by more than 3,900 agencies between 2024 and 2025. The data shows that agencies logged hundreds of searches related to the 50501, Hands Off, and No Kings protests, among other protests in between. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/11/how-cops-are-using-flock-safetys-alpr-network-surveil-protesters-and-activists
Drones are essentially flying police officers. βIf Iβm in my backyard, if Iβm on my deck, do I expect that I have to encounter a law enforcement camera? I shouldnβt have to,β EFFβs Beryl Lipton told @TexasObserver@texasobserver.social. https://www.texasobserver.org/texas-dps-drone-fleet-doubled-in-size/
Alertamos sobre una prueba preocupante: Axon estΓ‘ integrando reconocimiento facial en cΓ‘maras corporales policiales. Esta tecnologΓa amplifica los riesgos de vigilancia masiva y sesgo algorΓtmico.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/12/axon-tests-face-recognition-body-worn-cameras?language=es
So-called "smart" devices are pushed heavily for the holidays, but be mindful of what you're opting that gift recipient into. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2023/12/think-twice-giving-surveillance-holidays
#Ageverification must not become mandatory. In general, the effect and implementation of age verification are still unclear, and the risks outweigh the benefits. There is no law worldwide that enforces mandatory AV for messengers. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/12/after-years-controversy-eus-chat-control-nears-its-final-hurdle-what-know
βKnocking on a door, or even just walking in front of it, shouldnβt require abandoning your privacy,β EFFβs Mario Trujillo told @techcrunch@threads.net - state regulators must investigate, protect peopleβs privacy, and make use of their biometric privacy laws. https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/09/amazons-ring-rolls-out-controversial-ai-powered-facial-recognition-feature-to-video-doorbells/
Age-verification mandates create barriers along lines of race, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, immigration status, and socioeconomic class. Hereβs 10 (not so) hidden ways how. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/12/10-not-so-hidden-dangers-age-verification
Face recognition is too dangerous for police use and undermines individual privacy. That's why Axon's new test integrating this tech into body-worn cameras is such an alarming development. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/12/axon-tests-face-recognition-body-worn-cameras
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