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Stay on the cutting edge of digital rights news with EFFector, the Electronic Frontier Foundation's bi-weekly podcast. Each episode features EFF's lawyers, activists, and technologists breaking down our latest work to defend your privacy and free speech online. The EFFector podcast is the audio companion to our email newsletter—subscribe at eff.org/effector.

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No one should have to think twice before posting a meme criticizing the government. But a mass surveillance program known as "Catch and Revoke" was created to make millions do just that.

EFF and other defenders of free speech are fighting back. On t... more

With the launch of iOS 27, Apple is rolling out a variety of new AI features to its familiar voice assistant, Siri. But how are AI tools like these handling our data? And what can we do to make sure our private information stays private?

On this epi... more

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Around the country and across the political spectrum, people are pushing back against Flock cameras. After years of license plate readers quietly proliferating on our streets, dozens of communities have terminated their Flock contracts in the last mo... more

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Your location isn't just a pin on a map. Once collected, this information can expose some of the most intimate details about your life. The value of this information to advertisers and others has turned the location data business into a multi-billion... more

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Recent Guests

Lisa Femia
Senior Staff Attorney at EFF
Electronic Frontier Foundation
Episode: The Government Is Using AI to Surveil Social Media. Here's How We're Fighting Back.
Thorin Klosowski
Senior Security and Privacy Activist at EFF
Electronic Frontier Foundation
Episode: Hey Siri, How Do I Limit AI Data Access?
Adam Schwartz
Privacy Litigation Director at EFF
Electronic Frontier Foundation
Episode: Everybody Hates Flock. Now What?
Lena Cohen
Researcher at EFF who led the location data SDK analysis
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Episode: How Mobile Apps Can Leak Your Location to Advertisers
Nicole Ozer
Executive Director of EFF
Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF)
Episode: How Mobile Apps Can Leak Your Location to Advertisers
Joe Mullin
Senior Policy Analyst at EFF
Electronic Frontier Foundation
Episode: Congress's New Push to Age-Gate the Internet
Matthew Guariglia
Senior Policy Analyst at EFF
Electronic Frontier Foundation
Episode: Domestic Spying Takes an L
Rindala Alajaji
Associate Director of State Affairs at EFF
Electronic Frontier Foundation
Episode: Mass Surveillance to Stop... Loud Music?
Mario Trujillo
Senior staff attorney at EFF
Electronic Frontier Foundation
Episode: When Homeland Security Wants Names, Will Google Have Your Back?

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Hudson Hongo
Host of EFFector (Electronic Frontier Foundation)
Christian Romero
Co-host of EFFector (Electronic Frontier Foundation)

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
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    Finally, a podcast from EFF!

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    Saras1196
    United States6 months ago
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    So glad to have a news podcast from EFF!

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    United States6 months ago
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    United States7 months ago

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The Government Is Using AI to Surveil Social Media. Here's How We're Fighting Back.
Q: So, Jason, how much do you personally worry about the government watching what you say online?
The hosts discuss personal concerns about privacy and the fear of consequences from expressing views, acknowledging that while some fear is present, there are legal safeguards and ongoing efforts to challenge the surveillance program.
Hey Siri, How Do I Limit AI Data Access?
Q: Are there practical steps listeners can take now to protect their privacy without sacrificing all AI features?
Yes, users can disable or restrict AI features in the Siri app access and the search settings, opt into or out of data‑sharing features where available, and wait for the next public release that should streamline these controls. Regularly checking settings after updates is recommended.
Hey Siri, How Do I Limit AI Data Access?
Q: What are listeners most likely to do to limit data access, and how usable are the current controls?
The controls are currently chaotic and spread across settings, but there is gradual improvement with beta builds introducing a unified exclude‑apps option. Users are advised to adjust Siri app access, disable app‑level AI in specific apps, and anticipate simpler, on‑device‑only modes as the rollout continues.
Hey Siri, How Do I Limit AI Data Access?
Q: First, can you summarize how AI features in Siri access data and what the practical implications are for user privacy?
Thorin explains that Siri AI can read app content and possibly transfer data to Apple's cloud to process AI requests, which challenges end‑to‑end encryption assumptions. Some processing can occur on-device, but there is a non-trivial risk of data leaving the device for cloud compute, with limited moment‑by‑moment visibility for users.
Everybody Hates Flock. Now What?
Q: What concrete steps can people take to push back against ALPRs in their communities?
Engage with local clubs and action alert systems, attend city council meetings, contact council members, push for bans or enforceable constraints, require warrants for data access, and support statewide efforts to ban or regulate ALPRs while backing broader mass-surveillance reforms.

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What is EFFector about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Digestible explorations of digital rights, privacy, and surveillance with a focus on policy, technology, and legal action. Episodes frequently feature EFF attorneys, technologists, and policy experts breaking down current debates—from encryption and data protection to government data requests and police surveillance—and pair detailed explanations with practical actions for listeners. A standout trait is the show's ability to translate complex legal and tech issues into accessible discussions, often including guest interviews and audience-friendly takeaways. This makes it a strong fit for listeners who want concrete privacy guidance, policy context, and opportunities to engage with digital rights advocacy. A recurring strength is the balance... more

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