|
In our 551st issue:
New documents uncovered by an EFF Freedom of Information Act lawsuit reveal two ways the government has been tracking people online: monitoring social networks to investigate citizenship petitions and using a "Social Networking Monitoring Center" to collect and analyze online public communication during President Obama’s inauguration. A two-part series has more:
Part 1: Applying for Citizenship? U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Wants to Be Your "Friend"
Part 2: New FOIA Documents Reveal DHS Social Media Monitoring During Obama Inauguration
EFF International Affairs Director Eddan Katz interviews Chiranuch Premchaiporn — recently arrested upon her return from an Internet freedom conference.
EFF Updates
Holding Nokia Responsible for Surveilling Dissidents in Iran
EFF has long pointed out that technology companies are complicit in human rights violations when they knowingly sell customized human surveillance technologies to repressive regimes that are then used to target people for arrest, torture, and disappearance. A new lawsuit filed against Nokia Siemens by an imprisoned Iranian dissident brings this issue to the fore.
Facebook Moves Closer to EFF Bill of Privacy Rights
Facebook has announced three new features that help protect user privacy and control. But while these are strong improvements, EFF has some additional recommendations for the social networking giant.
Search Engines Protect Privacy with Outbound HTTPS Links
Two search engines are taking big steps toward making HTTPS use much more routine and ubiquitous — and it stems in part from EFF's work on "HTTPS Everywhere."
EFF Asks Appeals Court to Review Dangerous 'First Sale' Decision
EFF asked a federal appeals court to review its ruling in Vernor v. Autodesk, a decision that could undermine the rights of software buyers and other consumers.
Judge Allows Trial of CFAA Claim Against Wiseguys
While noting the concerns raised by EFF and others, a federal judge decided to delay a decision on the thorny question of whether the government can use the Ticketmaster website's terms of use to smack ticket resellers with criminal charges.
Copyright Abuse in Ohio Governor Election
A bogus copyright claim temporarily got a political video blocked on YouTube, showing how important an understanding of "fair use" is during election season.
Snuggly the Security Bear Speaks on Internet Wiretapping
Worried about the White House's recent proposal to wiretap the Internet? Please, allow yourself to be reassured by Snuggly The Security Bear.
miniLinks
"The Real Cost of Free",
Another must-read Doctorow column on the copyright war today and why creators and citizens should care about the truth.
Video Tutorials on How to Use Tor and Other Anti-Censorship Technologies
A good place to start to learn about using Tor.
"Hacking the D.C. Internet Voting Pilot"
Researchers testing the District of Columbia's pilot project on Internet voting found and exploited a vulnerability that gave them almost total control of the server software — including the ability to manipulate votes, expose secret ballots, and even play the University of Michigan fight song.
Announcements
EFFector Soon Available as HTML and Plain Text
Later this month, EFFector will be available in both HTML and plain-text versions, based on your preferred email format.
If you would like to change your email settings, please log in and change your "Preferred Format":
https://www.eff.org/profileupdate
For a preview of the HTML version of EFFector:
https://w2.eff.org/effector/new/effector_23.29.html
Seoul Copyright Forum 2010: "Copyright Protection in a Mobile Environment"
Gwen Hinze, EFF's International Director, will present "Issues Surrounding Apple Jailbreaking" at the Seoul Copyright Forum 2010.
When: September 30 - October 1, 2010 @ 2 p.m.
Where: COEX, Seoul, Korea
ToorCon12
EFF Senior Staff Attorneys Marcia Hofmann and Kurt Opsahl
will present talks on "The Law of Computer Search and
Seizure."
When: October 23, 2010 @ 7 p.m. - Marcia Hofmann
October 24, 2010 @ 6 p.m. - Kurt Opsahl
Where: San Diego Convention Center, Rooms 24-26, Upper Level
111 W. Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
Failcon: User Privacy - Where is the Line?
EFF's Legal Director Cindy Cohn joins a panel discussing
"User Privacy: Where is the Line?" at Failcon '10.
When: October 25, 2010 @ 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Where: Kabuki Hotel, 1625 Post Street, San Francisco, CA
Save the Date! EFF's 19th Annual Pioneer Awards Hosted by Cory Doctorow
Prolific author, blogger, and tireless advocate of freedom in the networked world Cory Doctorow returns to San Francisco to host EFF's 19th Annual Pioneer Awards. Winners to be announced next week!
When: October 13,2010 @ 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Where: Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel, 2025 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, CA 90067
Save the Date! EFF's 19th Annual Pioneer Awards
Hosted by Cory Doctorow!! Prolific author, blogger, and tireless advocate of freedom in the networked world Cory Doctorow returns to San Francisco to host EFF's 19th Annual Pioneer Awards. When: November 8, 2010 Where: Minna Gallery 111 Minna Street San Francisco, CA
DIY Citizenship
EFF Senior Staff Attorney and Kahle Promise Fellow Corynne McSherry will speak about "Supporting the DIY Citizen: Social and Legal Challenges of Online Participatory Politics and Culture" at the opening event of DIY at the downtown campus of the University of Toronto.
When: Thursday, November 11, 2020 @ 5 - 7 p.m.
Where: University of Toronto Munk School of Global Affairs, 1 Devonshire Place, Toronto, Toronto Division, Ontario
No Starch Press to Benefit EFF
No Starch Press, independent publisher of fine geekery and longtime supporter of EFF, has taken a step further for digital rights. Purchase a print or e-book from the No Starch site,enter the code ISUPPORTEFF at checkout, and No Starch will donate 30% of your purchase to EFF. Get started today!
There are even more ways to help EFF with your everyday purchases. Use our affiliate links to purchase print cartridges and more:
https://www.eff.org/helpout
https://www.amazon.com/?tag=electronicfro-20
https://www.printcountry.com/marketing/eff.asp?ref=efforg
|
