Publications

If people insist that most things on the internet must remain ‘free’, the mechanisms that allow that to happen must continue too. Invariably that means more advertising alongside diminishing privacy, at least for those lucky enough to still have an...

Argentine forces invaded the Falkland Islands – a British territory in the South Atlantic – 43 years ago today. UK prime minister Margaret Thatcher responded by dispatching a naval taskforce to retake the territory, pinning her political career on m...

Español More than a decade ago, Congress tried to pass SOPA and PIPA—two sweeping bills that would have allowed the government and copyright holders to quickly shut down entire websites based on allegations of piracy. The backlash was immediate and...

We’re not your lawyers and this article isn’t legal advice. Talk to your attorney before taking any legal action. Paramount executives are currently grappling with the decision of whether to settle President Donald Trump’s $20 billion lawsuit against...

As England’s top football competition, the Premier League draws hundreds of millions of viewers from all over the world. Aside from the sportive stakes, the Premier League also has a vested interest in selling broadcast rights. These rights generate...

EFF’s “How to Fix the Internet” podcast is a nominee in the Webby Awards 29th Annual People's Voice competition – and we need your support to bring the trophy home! We keep hearing all these dystopian stories about technology’s impact on our lives...

The company Licensing IP International S.a.r.l. is not particularly well known, but over a billion people are familiar with its trademarks. These marks include popular adult entertainment brands including Pornhub, Youporn, Brazzers and Reality King...

In his short time as chair of the Federal Communications Commission, Brendan Carr has made so many MAGA moves contradicting what he’s previously claimed to believe in that it’s hard to pick the most hypocritical one. But high on the list is his decis...

Movies recorded directly from cinema screens are identifiable online by the tag ‘cam’ and for those prepared to download them, often notable for their poor quality. As theatrical windows are now fairly short compared to those of just a few years ag...

The British government is refusing to release documents about Prince Andrew’s past role as a trade envoy in the Middle East, it has emerged. Best-selling author Andrew Lownie, who is currently writing a biography of the disgraced royal, has reported...