EFF is in the news for digital rights battles over surveillance, online privacy, and government overreach. A quick bio: American nonprofit, founded 1990 in SF to defend Internet civil liberties.
San Jose's City Council approved new safeguards for its license plate reader network, including data retention limits and restrictions on camera placement. Critics argue these measures fall short of protecting privacy, especially amid concerns over data sharing with out-of-state law enforcement and federal agencies. The debate highlights ongoing tensions between public safety and civil liberties.