Privacy's Defenders: Stories From the Fights for Digital Rights
Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF)People are increasingly concerned about the ways in which mass surveillance is tracking our every move: from Flock license plate readers to face recognition to creepy ads that – based on what we see and do online – seem to know everything we’re thinking and planning. It didn’t have to be this way, and since the early days of the internet, a dedicated band of activists, lawyers and technologists ha... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 70 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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The government’s surveillance powers grew rapidly after Sept. 11, 2001, some in public view and some in secret. EFF suspected but couldn’t prove that the National Security Agency was spying on Americans' communications. The New York Times sat on a st... more
When we communicate online today – from your personal emails and DMs to secure international commerce – we usually do so with encryption. Encryption converts readable data into unreadable gibberish to protect our privacy and security. This didn’t jus... more
People are increasingly concerned about the ways in which mass surveillance is tracking our every move: from Flock license plate readers to face recognition to creepy ads that – based on what we see and do online – seem to know everything we’re think... more
While How to Fix the Internet is on hiatus, we wanted to share a great conversation with you from earlier this week. EFF Executive Director Cindy Cohn spoke with bestselling novelist, journalist, and EFF Special Advisor Cory Doctorow about Cindy’s ne... more
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An eye-opening, clear presentation on what privacy really means as opposed to what the powerful spoon feed citizens to keep themselves- in power.
Apple Podcasts5LilBlackCat
United States21 days ago - Not good
I was hoping this would be a fair and balanced podcast, presenting both sides of issues relating to the internet. But they have a HEAVY political slant, and it’s not what I wanted.
Apple Podcasts1Kevin B.W.United States2 years ago - Why are these people not running the country?
Seriously, if we just had hundreds of leaders like the guests here, honest journalists, any TED Talk presenter, doctors, engineers, etc in Congress we would really solve a lot of problems.
Apple Podcasts5AndréaWyldeUnited States2 years ago - Refreshingly Nuanced Discourse on Neglected Topics
I just happened on this podcast and wanted to say thank you all for posting quality content about subjects of consequence and depth.
Apple Podcasts5the crystal clearUnited States3 years ago - Let’s Fix It! 🛠
This podcast is so insightful and I’ve enjoyed every episode I’ve listened to so far! Cindy and Jason are very skilled interviewers - I love how they lead meaningful conversations with leaders who bring so much experience and actionable insight to the table. Highly recommend checking this show out - you won’t be disappointed!
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A rigorous tech-policy show hosted by a digital rights nonprofit that brings together lawyers, researchers, journalists, and security experts to discuss how to defend online freedoms. Topics frequently center on privacy, surveillance, data protection, digital security, and open-source infrastructure, with occasional deep dives into AI, cryptography, and internet governance. The format emphasizes practical implications and policy solutions, often featuring guests who are leaders in law, technology, and human rights, and grounded in real-world advocacy. A notable strength is its ability to translate complex topics into actionable insights for practitioners, sponsors, and listeners who want to push for better digital rights and safer, more ope... more
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