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Don’t shoot down our drones
From: "DAVID FARBER" <dfarber () me com>
Date: Wed, 12 Sep 2018 08:10:08 +0900
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From: Elliot Harmon | EFF Activism Team <action () eff org> Date: September 12, 2018 at 7:55:01 AM GMT+9 To: dfarber () me com Subject: Don’t shoot down our drones Reply-To: Elliot Harmon | EFF Activism Team <action () eff org> This is a friendly message from the Electronic Frontier Foundation. When government agencies hide their activities from the public, private drones can be a crucial tool for transparency and oversight. When the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) barred photographs and videos of its controversial detention centers, journalists were able to use drones to document abuses at those sites. But right now, some lawmakers are working to dismantle this powerful reporting tool. A proposed law would give the DHS and the Department of Justice the power to intercept and destroy private drones it considers a “threat,” with no safeguards ensuring that that power isn’t abused. To make it worse, members of Congress are expected to vote on these powers as part of a routine Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill, with no chance for meaningful debate on how best to limit the government’s authority to intercept or destroy drones. We can’t hand the right to take over or shoot down private drones to the DHS and DOJ, offices that are already notorious for their hostility to public oversight. Let’s tell Congress to reject the FAA authorization bill unless these powers are stripped from it. Don't give DHS and DOJ free reign to shoot down private drones Thank you, Elliot Harmon Activism Team Electronic Frontier Foundation Support our work to defend free speech and transparency About EFF The Electronic Frontier Foundation is the leading organization protecting civil liberties in the digital world. Founded in 1990, we defend free speech online, fight illegal surveillance, promote the rights of digital innovators, and work to ensure that the rights and freedoms we enjoy are enhanced, rather than eroded, as our use of technology grows. EFF is a member-supported organization. Find out more at https://eff.org. Activism | Impact Litigation | Technology This newsletter is printed from 100% recycled electrons. 815 Eddy Street, San Francisco, CA 94104 United States EFF appreciates your support and respects your privacy. Unsubscribe or change your email preferences, or opt out of all EFF email 815 Eddy Street San Francisco, CA 94109-7701 United States
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