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Joe Mullin

@joemullin

Writing about tech policy things @eff. Formerly journaling at @arstechnica + @AmericanLawyer. I tweet about tech policy stuff, patent stuff, YIMBY stuff.

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The State of California stands accused of 'attempting to offer cheaper, more abundant housing.' Oh The Horror. huntington beach is the worst place

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I know two people (Bay Area) who saw this as their top TikTok video this morning, in a spot usually reserved for ads. Is this widespread? Is it promoted content? tiktok.com/@sayheyjames/v… (The video has at least some info that's not accurate.)

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Tell Congress not to undermine the rights of millions while leaving a gaping hole in our data privacy. Vote no on the RESTRICT Act. act.eff.org/action/stop-th…

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New stupid patent just dropped. Come for the SPOTM, stay for the five (5) fee awards against the patent-asserting attorney: eff.org/deeplinks/2023…

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European Parliament expert report delivers a rare, damning verdict on EU Commission's legislative plans to combat online child abuse imagery. Confirms what experts suspected all along: Ineffective approach and infringement of user rights.

European Parliament expert report delivers a rare, damning verdict on EU Commission's legislative plans to combat online child abuse imagery. Confirms what experts suspected all along: Ineffective approach and infringement of user rights.
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Encryption is under attack in the UK, EU and the USA right now. Great to see this clear message on the UK threat from Signal and WhatsApp and other messaging apps .

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The EARN IT Act, which will undermine encryption and privacy for all internet users, is back. eff.org/deeplinks/2023…

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This is so great—this SLAPP suit has been knocked out after seven long years. And Greenpeace USA never stopped speaking out about the cause. They are really a model for other orgs facing SLAPPs. Go Greenpeace!

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The Kids Online Safety Act is too subjective, leaving content regulation to 50 state attorneys general who could censor content on anything from abortion to guns. “I think the First Amendment threats are that clear,” EFF’s @JoeMullin told Washington Examiner. washingtonexaminer.com/news/big-tech-…

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These proposed rules would sabotage IPR, the best system we have to challenge wrongly granted patents. Please join me and tell USPTO that they harm the public good.

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These new @UPSTO proposed rules would be damaging to all builders & users of new technology, including open source devs. That's why we're proud to stand with The Linux Foundation which has their own commentary and call to action here: linuxfoundation.org/blog/stand-up-…

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I'll be speaking at a webinar tomorrow 10:30am PT about the @USPTO's proposed new rules for patent challenges tomorrow, together with folks from Unified Patents and The Linux Foundation. If you want to learn more, please come! sign up here: linuxfoundation.org/blog/stand-up-…

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My colleague @CollingsPaige wrote for the The Daily Beast about the impending UK legislation that would break encryption to 'protect kids.' thedailybeast.com/crackdowns-on-…