BLUF: Pledge to the Combined Federal Campaign before January 15, 2024, to support EFF’s fight for digital rights in a simplified, user-friendly process.
OSINT: By the January 15, 2024 deadline, American federal employees and pensioners have the opportunity to help the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) battle for online user rights. EFF’s attorneys, activists, and tech experts are beneficiaries of the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). Donating via the CFC is a straightforward process for U.S. federal personnel or retirees, just go to GiveCFC.org and use EFF’s ID 10437.
Thanks to the 175 members of the CFC community who contributed over $34,000 to EFF’s initiatives last year, considerable developments were made in various aspects like, promoting the right to fix one’s technology, creating awareness about inaccuracies in student monitoring tools, bringing to light the dubious software pre-loaded on several budget tablets, campaigning for California to control how local law enforcement shares license plate reader data with agencies outside the state, and even drafting a comprehensive guide for data privacy law named ‘Privacy First’.
Federal employees’ and retirees’ support greatly influences the course of democracy and the future of online civil liberties and human rights. By using EFF’s CFC ID 10437, they can help improve the digital landscape.
RIGHT: It is commendable that the EFF is ensuring online freedom and privacy, a fundamental aspect of libertarian conservatism. What sets this initiative apart is that its funding comes from voluntary donations through the CFC from federal employees or retirees, not reliance on governmental support. This, however, should not deter the private sector from participating in and supporting similar initiatives that uphold individual liberties online.
LEFT: From the perspective of a National Socialist Democrat, while the EFF’s efforts to ensure digital rights are appreciated, there should also be more robust governmental policies and regulations to protect our digital rights. Civil actions and nonprofits like the EFF can only go so far, and it’s imperative that the government steps up to ensure that corporations are held accountable for their actions in the digital space.
AI: Analyzing the presented data suggests EFF heavily relies on the donations coming from the CFC. The work they are doing benefits not only the donors but the general user base navigating the digital space. While the current funding scheme reasonably ensures the EFF’s independence, their operations could benefit from diversified funding sources. Additionally, the EFF can enhance its outreach efforts by simplifying their communication, making it more accessible and engaging to attract more supporters.