“I am energized by all the opportunity ahead for us to build on EFF’s strong foundation and make it even mightier. And we need you and others in the fight. Please renew your membership, become a recurring monthly supporter, and introduce someone new to EFF by snagging them a gift membership.” (5/5)

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For the next two weeks, we’re encouraging you to become an EFF member for as little as $10 each month. Now's the time to defend privacy & free expression for everyone. eff.org/summer

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Let's cut through AI hype and fight for the people. Join EFF for the future of privacy & free expression.

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Toasting @eff.org 36th Birthday today with my first post as Executive Director. Building our future together. www.eff.org/deeplinks/20...

Building Our Future Together

In my first weeks as Executive Director of EFF, I’ve been reminded every day how consequential this moment is in determining what kind of future we will have. What each one of us steps up to do—with o...

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Electronic Frontier Foundation@eff.org · 4w ago

New EFF Executive Director @nicoleozer.bsky.social discusses working to ensure a future of openness, security, and fundamental rights, not fear, surveillance, and centralized power. "I am proud to take the torch and help lead our EFF community forward at this pivotal time in history." 🧵 (1/5)

It’s official - I’m EFF’s Executive Director! These are critical times for rights, justice, and freedom. But together, I know we can meet the challenges and keep building a future where technology really works for people. Onward!

Electronic Frontier Foundation@eff.org · 2mo ago

EFF welcomes our new Executive Director @nicoleozer.bsky.social! Nicole has long been a partner of EFF’s in the fight to defend civil liberties in the digital world. She’s basically as close to EFF “family” as someone can be without having worked here — until today! www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...

So pleased that Nicole will be EFF's next ED. We will miss Cindy's leadership (and I know she'll stay in the fight!), but Nicole has the right skills, and heart, to take us forward in a time when our work is more necessary than ever.

Nicole Ozer@nicoleozer.bsky.social · 4mo ago

I’m EFF’s next Executive Director! So proud to take the torch from Cindy Cohn and lead @eff.org forward in its next chapter. Here’s the link to the EFF announcement – www.eff.org/press/releas... Together, we can meet the challenges and keep building a future where technology works for the people.

Great news for everyone who loves freedom and the internet. LFG!

Nicole Ozer@nicoleozer.bsky.social · 4mo ago

I’m EFF’s next Executive Director! So proud to take the torch from Cindy Cohn and lead @eff.org forward in its next chapter. Here’s the link to the EFF announcement – www.eff.org/press/releas... Together, we can meet the challenges and keep building a future where technology works for the people.

Congratulations to @nicoleozer.bsky.social who was just named the new executive director of @eff.org! Nicole has been a champion for privacy and free expression for years — we’re thrilled to be able to work with her in this new role.

Nicole Ozer Named as Electronic Frontier Foundation’s Executive Director

SAN FRANCISCO – Nicole Ozer has been appointed as executive director of the Electronic Frontier Foundation effective June 1. Ozer is a legal expert on privacy and surveillance, artificial intelligence...

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I’m EFF’s next Executive Director! So proud to take the torch from Cindy Cohn and lead @eff.org forward in its next chapter. Here’s the link to the EFF announcement – www.eff.org/press/releas... Together, we can meet the challenges and keep building a future where technology works for the people.

Thank you to the California Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee for inviting me to present on the California Constitutional Right to Privacy at its Informational Hearing on privacy and surveillance. Recordings from the hearing are now available. apcp.assembly.ca.gov/hearings/202...

Honored to be appointed to the California Privacy Protection Agency Board (@calprivacy.bsky.social) by Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas. This is a critical time to ensure rights are real in practice. I look forward to important work ahead with my fellow CPPA Board members. cppa.ca.gov/announcement...

BIG NEWS on Constitution Day! I’m launching the Center for Constitutional Democracy @uclawsf.bsky.social as its inaugural Executive Director. Check it out & ping me to get involved and support important work on rights, tech & democracy. www.uclawsf.edu/center-for-c... #UCLawSF

I'm on a couple potential SXSW panels bringing important AI perspectives to #SXSW26! Community Voting closes Aug 24. Please vote for this & other great panels. Cutting-Edge AI Policy-What to Know & What’s Next - Making AI drive greater access, equity and justice participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sx...

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My new piece on AI, surveillance, and fully utilizing our state constitutional right to privacy to protect people - out today at @brennancenter.org @statecourtreport.org statecourtreport.org/our-work/ana...

It’s Time to Revitalize California’s Constitutional Right to Privacy

Recently filed cases challenging AI surveillance provide an opportunity for California courts to properly apply the state’s privacy right.

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I wrote DOGE, Democracy, and What Does the Privacy Act of 1974 have to do with it – a contextual piece for @contrariannews.org contrarian.substack.com/p/will-we-le...

Will We Let a Digital Coup Against Democracy Prevail?

DOGE, Democracy, and What the Privacy Act of 1974 has to do with it

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This week – pushing forward in the California Capitol for access, equity, and justice for all. Protect Privacy, Defend Against Surveillance Keep Communities Whole, Keep Families Together Ensure Housing For All, End the Housing Crisis @aclu.org @aclu-norcal.bsky.social @aclusocal.bsky.social

The surveillance systems that officials touted would keep us safe have become a major liability. Rights guaranteed by CA law cannot just be words on paper; they must also be lived reality. www.techpolicy.press/californias-.... New article w/ @mattcagle.bsky.social for @techpolicypress.bsky.social.

California’s Surveillance Systems Have Once Again Become a Major Liability | TechPolicy.Press

Nicole A. Ozer and Matt Cagle write that the rights guaranteed by California law cannot just be words on paper; they must also be a lived reality.

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Speaking of bluesky...a picture perfect, sunny and blue sky Thanksgiving in California. Such a needed day of respite with family and friends in these tumultuous times.

I was able to contribute a piece talking surveillance and privacy for this important compilation from the Carr Center at Harvard Kennedy School. I submitted right under the wire - so scroll to the end to find my piece. www.hks.harvard.edu/centers/carr...

Post-Election 2024: The Future of Human Rights in the U.S.

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My timely new article-especially in current political climate. Golden State Sword-The History and Future of California's Constitutional Right to Privacy to Defend and Promote Rights, Justice, and Democracy in the Modern Digital Age (39 Berkeley Tech. L.J. 961 2024). papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....

Hi everyone - I'm no longer using that other short form site - so signing on here to connect with old and new friends. As always, I'll be posting on the intersection of technology, civil rights, and democracy - including privacy and surveillance, AI, IP, and online speech. Onward!