EFF launches 'Privacy’s Defenders' podcast on digital surveillance history

What happened

The Electronic Frontier Foundation released a new podcast episode featuring Cindy Cohn and John Gilmore discussing mass surveillance, early internet activism, and ongoing privacy challenges. The episode highlights historical battles against government investigations and the continuing fight for digital privacy.

Why it matters for trust and compliance

• Its status is announced. It is not law yet. Track it, but do not treat it as an obligation.
• The podcast provides advocacy insight and historical context for privacy practitioners tracking privacy and surveillance issues.

Who is affected

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