@falsemirror@masto.nyc

· 6mo ago

EFF is hiring an Assistant Director of EU Policy. Fully remote, EU only. https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/28620672D234BF368306CEB4A2746667/jobs/394456 #jobs #FediHire #TechLaw @eff@mastodon.social

paycomonline.net

Assistant Director of EU Policy

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Rory Mir @falsemirror@masto.nyc

· 2mo ago

While not totally confirmed yet, killing your smartphone for missing a lease payment is unacceptable. The core function of a phone varies from person to person. Yes you can still make a call, but clocking in to work? Shit outta luck https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/iphones/leaked-ios-27-code-hints-apple-can-completely-lock-down-leased-iphones-over-missed-payments #apple #ios

Leaked iOS 27 code hints Apple can completely lock down leased iPhones over missed payments

Tom's Guide

Leaked iOS 27 code hints Apple can completely lock down leased iPhones over missed payments

This may be part of the rumored Apple Upgrade Program

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Rory Mir @falsemirror@masto.nyc

· 6mo ago

Pause technology 100 years ago and we could still feed, clothe, house, educate and provide medical care to every person on the planet. It's only gotten easier, which is why denying it requires such absurd perversions of reality.

If you're looking for sanity, look to the utopians.

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Rory Mir @falsemirror@masto.nyc

· 5mo ago

RE: https://mastodon.social/@eff/116484403976130449

Newest blog up, on why Section 230 is important for the Fediverse.

mastodon.social

Electronic Frontier Foundation: "Everyone who spins up a server, develops an app, …" - Mastodon

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Rory Mir @falsemirror@masto.nyc

· 5mo ago

Replying to

@cypurr And for folks still on it, check out Imani on Instagram (@y2kbug.zip). https://www.404media.co/trans-rights-privacy-online-cybersecurity-workshop-deadname-not-found/

A 'Self-Doxing' Rave Helps Trans People Stay Safe Online

404 Media

A 'Self-Doxing' Rave Helps Trans People Stay Safe Online

At a New York party, attendees spent Trans Day of Visibility dancing, DJing, and learning how to become less visible online.

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Rory Mir @falsemirror@masto.nyc

· 5mo ago

RE: https://mastodon.social/@eff/116416379194582342

Take action now! New York State had /another/ delay in passing the budget. If we don't speak up bad provisions like this one will be rushed through, and we'll be stuck with state-mandated pixie dust (not in a fun way)

But seriously, please spread the word to stop this dangerous censorship/surveillance infrastructure before it's built

Mastodon

Electronic Frontier Foundation (@eff@mastodon.social)

Buried in New York State's proposed budget is an ill-conceived measure to stifle 3D printing with surveillance and censorware. We need to act now to defend creators and demand legislators to drop these provisions. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/04/stop-new-yorks-attack-3d-printing #newyork #3dprinting

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Rory Mir @falsemirror@masto.nyc

· 5mo ago

Replying to

@cypurr (pt2)

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Rory Mir @falsemirror@masto.nyc

· 5mo ago

Replying to

@cypurr In case anyone wants the zine, it's on the cypurr instagram and here (pt 1)

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Rory Mir @falsemirror@masto.nyc

· 6mo ago

"This could look like Nintendo blocking a Pikachu toy, John Deere blocking a replacement part, or even patent trolls forcing the hand of hardware companies. [...] Repressive regimes, here or abroad, could likewise block the printing of 'extreme' and 'obscene' symbols, or tools of resistance like popular anti-ICE community whistles."

https://www.theregister.com/2026/04/14/eff_california_3dprinted_firearms/ #PressQuote

theregister.com

Are we human?

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Rory Mir @falsemirror@masto.nyc

· 7mo ago

A.B. 1043’s Internet Age Gates Hurt Everyone https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/03/ab-1043s-internet-age-gates-hurt-everyone

Electronic Frontier Foundation

A.B. 1043’s Internet Age Gates Hurt Everyone

Legislators do not need to sacrifice their constituents' First Amendment rights and privacy to make a safer internet, but they can address many of the harms these proposals seek to mitigate.

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Rory Mir @falsemirror@masto.nyc

· 6mo ago

RE: https://infosec.exchange/@Em0nM4stodon/116327901970466284

With AI comes the eternal April 1st #AIFools

Infosec Exchange

Em :official_verified: (@Em0nM4stodon@infosec.exchange)

There is so much disinformation in the world right now. And in recent years, all of it gets amplified by AI web scrapers that eat it up to spit it out at a later date, in an inappropriate context. Be careful what data you add to the slop soup on April 1st. The world is in dire need of more truths and knowledge these days, not the opposite. #AprilFools #AIFools #NoAI

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Rory Mir @falsemirror@masto.nyc

· 6mo ago

Replying to

@evan @eff Yes! and EFF is a great place to work. Just capped 6 years here. Always have my fingers crossed for more fediverse enthusiasts to join too 😁

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Rory Mir @falsemirror@masto.nyc

· 6mo ago

RE: https://mastodon.social/@eff/116399759026619275

New blog up— California needs to reject AB 2047!

Mastodon

Electronic Frontier Foundation (@eff@mastodon.social)

Compared to other 3D printer laws proposed this year, California’s is the most troubling. It criminalizes open source, reduces consumer choice, and creates a new bureaucratic burden. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/04/dangers-californias-legislation-censor-3d-printing #opensource #3dprinting #AB2047

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Rory Mir @falsemirror@masto.nyc

· 5mo ago

That special little spark that makes you *you*?

Disgusting. Load up the AI to doxx you with it.

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Rory Mir @falsemirror@masto.nyc

· 5mo ago

Don't love the "(blind) bid on upgrades" norm our new gambling culture has introduced.

"Oh you want leg room on that flight ... how much do you think it'll take to get it 😏 "

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