Austin’s KXAN interviewed EFF-Austin president Jon Lebkowsky for a story on Google’s consolidated privacy policy. They didn’t quite get our point that this is not really a huge change – they’ve just created a consolidated privacy policy that applies to most of their properties, but it’s not new that they track users and aggregate the data, and the way they use the data isn’t changing radically.
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EFF-Austin advocates establishment and protection of digital rights and defense of the wealth of digital information, innovation, and technology. We promote the right of all citizens to communicate and share information without unreasonable constraint. We also advocate the fundamental right to explore, tinker, create, and innovate along the frontier of emerging technologies.
Updates from National EFF
- What Europe’s New Gig Work Law Means for Unions and Technology October 3, 2025
- Tile’s Lack of Encryption Is a Danger for Users Everywhere October 3, 2025
- Hey, San Francisco, There Should be Consequences When Police Spy Illegally October 3, 2025
- Opt Out October: Daily Tips to Protect Your Privacy and Security October 3, 2025
- #StopCensoringAbortion: What We Learned and Where We Go From Here October 3, 2025
Oral History of EFF-Austin
Joel Greenberg recorded an oral history with EFF-Austin early board members John Quarterman, Ed Cavazos, and Jon Lebkowsky. Link
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