S Smith
@justice30.bsky.social
Standing up for Justice, Peace, Human Rights, the Environment, Nature, Love...
🕊️ Permanent #CeasefireNOW 🕊️
Socialist
Message to my Government:
🇬🇧 STOP being #ComplicitInGenocide 🇬🇧
RP ≠ Agreement
Like does not necessarily = agreement
🕊️ Permanent #CeasefireNOW 🕊️
Socialist
Message to my Government:
🇬🇧 STOP being #ComplicitInGenocide 🇬🇧
RP ≠ Agreement
Like does not necessarily = agreement
Pinned
S Smith
@justice30.bsky.social
· Dec 11
#Israel #Gaza #WarCrimes
💔 🥹 😱 🥹 💔
STOP the ongoing #Genocide
HIND'S HALL 2 - #Macklemore
What happened to us?
youtu.be/qRRoTR9HGFU
💔 🥹 😱 🥹 💔
STOP the ongoing #Genocide
HIND'S HALL 2 - #Macklemore
What happened to us?
youtu.be/qRRoTR9HGFU
Reposted by S Smith
Tuta #Wrapped2025: How we fought #ChatControl ⚔️
✅ Published an open letter
✅ Made noise on social media
✅ Wrote directly to politicians
And convinced politicians that #encryption must not be broken. 🔐🎉
Check out what happened in 2025, and stay tuned for the 2026 fight against #AgeVerification ✊
✅ Published an open letter
✅ Made noise on social media
✅ Wrote directly to politicians
And convinced politicians that #encryption must not be broken. 🔐🎉
Check out what happened in 2025, and stay tuned for the 2026 fight against #AgeVerification ✊
December 21, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Tuta #Wrapped2025: How we fought #ChatControl ⚔️
✅ Published an open letter
✅ Made noise on social media
✅ Wrote directly to politicians
And convinced politicians that #encryption must not be broken. 🔐🎉
Check out what happened in 2025, and stay tuned for the 2026 fight against #AgeVerification ✊
✅ Published an open letter
✅ Made noise on social media
✅ Wrote directly to politicians
And convinced politicians that #encryption must not be broken. 🔐🎉
Check out what happened in 2025, and stay tuned for the 2026 fight against #AgeVerification ✊
Reposted by S Smith
Did you know that some brand new phones come with software that is already unsupported? It seems obvious, but companies should ship phones with operating systems that are not out of date. Read more
Privacy shouldn't be a luxury | Privacy International
Buying a brand new low-cost phone can leave you with an outdated operating system and exploitative apps.
privacyinternational.org
December 21, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Did you know that some brand new phones come with software that is already unsupported? It seems obvious, but companies should ship phones with operating systems that are not out of date. Read more
Reposted by S Smith
Have a shit Christmas 💩
Or don't. Take a shot at winning a signed copy of Enshittification by Cory Doctorow instead 🎁
Enter the competition by 5 January ⬇️
action.openrightsgroup.org/win-copy-ens...
Or don't. Take a shot at winning a signed copy of Enshittification by Cory Doctorow instead 🎁
Enter the competition by 5 January ⬇️
action.openrightsgroup.org/win-copy-ens...
Win a copy of Enshittification signed by Cory Doctorow
Enter the Competition!
action.openrightsgroup.org
December 21, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Have a shit Christmas 💩
Or don't. Take a shot at winning a signed copy of Enshittification by Cory Doctorow instead 🎁
Enter the competition by 5 January ⬇️
action.openrightsgroup.org/win-copy-ens...
Or don't. Take a shot at winning a signed copy of Enshittification by Cory Doctorow instead 🎁
Enter the competition by 5 January ⬇️
action.openrightsgroup.org/win-copy-ens...
Reposted by S Smith
No matter what, EFF is here to fight for every users' rights on the internet (ᓄಠ_ಠ)ᓄ
We can't do it without your support! Join today. eff.org/YEC
We can't do it without your support! Join today. eff.org/YEC
Stand Together to Protect Democracy
Donate in 2025 and you’ll help EFF receive bonus grants. Support digital privacy and free speech!
supporters.eff.org
December 21, 2025 at 5:07 PM
No matter what, EFF is here to fight for every users' rights on the internet (ᓄಠ_ಠ)ᓄ
We can't do it without your support! Join today. eff.org/YEC
We can't do it without your support! Join today. eff.org/YEC
Reposted by S Smith
From photo IDs and selfies to social security numbers and location information, data breaches hit a wide variety of companies this year. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
The Breachies 2025: The Worst, Weirdest, Most Impactful Data Breaches
Another year has come and gone, and with it, thousands of data breaches that affect millions of people. The question these days is less, Is my information in a data breach this year? and more How
www.eff.org
December 21, 2025 at 5:56 PM
From photo IDs and selfies to social security numbers and location information, data breaches hit a wide variety of companies this year. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
Reposted by S Smith
An invisible eye is spying on Ugandans. Journalists, political activists, and opposition leaders are targeted; their private information intercepted unlawfully. Watch The Spying State: Big Brother Uganda - a documentary featuring our partner Unwanted Witness: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDhK...
"The Spying State" BIG BROTHER UGANDA - Ukweli Africa Documentary
Can you hide from state surveillance in Uganda? How far can the government go to control its citizens?
The idea of privacy in Uganda is disappearing. The government monitors everyone except…
www.youtube.com
December 21, 2025 at 7:01 PM
An invisible eye is spying on Ugandans. Journalists, political activists, and opposition leaders are targeted; their private information intercepted unlawfully. Watch The Spying State: Big Brother Uganda - a documentary featuring our partner Unwanted Witness: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDhK...
Reposted by S Smith
Mobile IDs promise convenience, but before you download your state’s app, there’s a few questions worth asking yourself. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
Should I Use My State’s Digital Driver’s License?
A mobile driver’s license (often called an mDL) is a version of your ID that you keep on your phone instead of in your pocket. In theory, it would work wherever your regular ID works—TSA, liquor
www.eff.org
December 21, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Mobile IDs promise convenience, but before you download your state’s app, there’s a few questions worth asking yourself. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
Reposted by S Smith
getting a new phone case gives me the same energy as a fresh start, a new identity, a spiritual rebirth. IT'S PLASTIC. why am i like this 😭
December 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM
getting a new phone case gives me the same energy as a fresh start, a new identity, a spiritual rebirth. IT'S PLASTIC. why am i like this 😭
Reposted by S Smith
Law enforcement have a lot of tools when it comes to accessing your personal information, which is why the sites and apps you use need to know the law– and when to push back. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
How Cops Can Get Your Private Online Data
Can the cops get your online data? In short, yes. There are a variety of US federal and state laws which give law enforcement powers to obtain information that you provided to online services. But,
www.eff.org
December 21, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Law enforcement have a lot of tools when it comes to accessing your personal information, which is why the sites and apps you use need to know the law– and when to push back. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
Reposted by S Smith
Joining or renewing your support for EFF has never been easier:
- Click the link below
- Choose your donation amount
- Browse some conversation-starting gear
- Pick from credit/debit, PayPal, mobile payment, etc.
- Status: SUPPORTER! ✅
eff.org/YEC
- Click the link below
- Choose your donation amount
- Browse some conversation-starting gear
- Pick from credit/debit, PayPal, mobile payment, etc.
- Status: SUPPORTER! ✅
eff.org/YEC
Stand Together to Protect Democracy
Donate in 2025 and you’ll help EFF receive bonus grants. Support digital privacy and free speech!
supporters.eff.org
December 22, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Joining or renewing your support for EFF has never been easier:
- Click the link below
- Choose your donation amount
- Browse some conversation-starting gear
- Pick from credit/debit, PayPal, mobile payment, etc.
- Status: SUPPORTER! ✅
eff.org/YEC
- Click the link below
- Choose your donation amount
- Browse some conversation-starting gear
- Pick from credit/debit, PayPal, mobile payment, etc.
- Status: SUPPORTER! ✅
eff.org/YEC
Reposted by S Smith
Not only are many online ads super annoying, but they are often fuelled by a dirty data industry.
We want you to know that there are small steps you can take right now to fight back. 👇
We want you to know that there are small steps you can take right now to fight back. 👇
Privacy International | Guides
Featured Guide Collection
privacyinternational.org
December 22, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Not only are many online ads super annoying, but they are often fuelled by a dirty data industry.
We want you to know that there are small steps you can take right now to fight back. 👇
We want you to know that there are small steps you can take right now to fight back. 👇
Techlore on Odysee: UK Proposes 24/7 Phone Surveillance & VPN Age Verification
@techlore.tech
#UK #Privacy #PrivacySOS 😱
Episode webpage: odysee.com/uk-proposes-...
Media file: player.odycdn.com/api/v3/strea...
@techlore.tech
#UK #Privacy #PrivacySOS 😱
Episode webpage: odysee.com/uk-proposes-...
Media file: player.odycdn.com/api/v3/strea...
UK Proposes 24/7 Phone Surveillance & VPN Age Verification
The UK just proposed three extreme surveillance measures: mandatory 24/7 scanning software on every phone and tablet, age verification for all VPN users with website tracking, and labeling encryption ...
odysee.com
December 21, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Techlore on Odysee: UK Proposes 24/7 Phone Surveillance & VPN Age Verification
@techlore.tech
#UK #Privacy #PrivacySOS 😱
Episode webpage: odysee.com/uk-proposes-...
Media file: player.odycdn.com/api/v3/strea...
@techlore.tech
#UK #Privacy #PrivacySOS 😱
Episode webpage: odysee.com/uk-proposes-...
Media file: player.odycdn.com/api/v3/strea...
Reposted by S Smith
Vigil in London for Palestinian prisoners held in Israel https://aje.io/krimvr
December 21, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Vigil in London for Palestinian prisoners held in Israel https://aje.io/krimvr
Reposted by S Smith
How to Stay Anonymous
• Keep the Default: When you open Tor, it starts at a standard size (usually multiples of \bm{200 \times 100}). Keep it that way.
• Keep the Default: When you open Tor, it starts at a standard size (usually multiples of \bm{200 \times 100}). Keep it that way.
December 20, 2025 at 11:47 PM
How to Stay Anonymous
• Keep the Default: When you open Tor, it starts at a standard size (usually multiples of \bm{200 \times 100}). Keep it that way.
• Keep the Default: When you open Tor, it starts at a standard size (usually multiples of \bm{200 \times 100}). Keep it that way.
Reposted by S Smith
Every donation counts in EFF's Year-End Challenge. Just like everyone counts in the pursuit of digital freedom! eff.org/YEC
Stand Together to Protect Democracy
Donate in 2025 and you’ll help EFF receive bonus grants. Support digital privacy and free speech!
supporters.eff.org
December 21, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Every donation counts in EFF's Year-End Challenge. Just like everyone counts in the pursuit of digital freedom! eff.org/YEC
Reposted by S Smith
the cast icon evaporated off my phone like my will to live on monday morning. it’s fine. i like buying extra remotes. i like re-authenticating every single device for funsies. https://www.wired.com/story/netflix-wont-let-you-cast-shows-from-your-phone-to-your-tv-anymore/
Netflix Won't Let You Cast Shows From Your Phone to Most TVs Anymore
The streaming giant quietly removed the feature that lets you control content on your TV screen using a mobile device. The company says the feature was not widely used.
www.wired.com
December 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM
the cast icon evaporated off my phone like my will to live on monday morning. it’s fine. i like buying extra remotes. i like re-authenticating every single device for funsies. https://www.wired.com/story/netflix-wont-let-you-cast-shows-from-your-phone-to-your-tv-anymore/
Reposted by S Smith
Looking for a way to maximize your 2025 giving? Support EFF during our Year-End Challenge and move the digital future in the right direction for everyone! eff.org/YEC
Stand Together to Protect Democracy
Donate in 2025 and you’ll help EFF receive bonus grants. Support digital privacy and free speech!
supporters.eff.org
December 20, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Looking for a way to maximize your 2025 giving? Support EFF during our Year-End Challenge and move the digital future in the right direction for everyone! eff.org/YEC
Reposted by S Smith
♥️ Are you still looking for organisations to #support this holiday season? 🎁 You can play an integral part in keeping noyb running by joining us as a Supporting Member or donating. Investing in noyb means investing in the #privacy of us all.
Join noyb as a Supporting Member!
In order to keep noyb running, we need stable, long-term funding for a core team of experts. You can play an integral part in this task.
noyb.eu
December 20, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Reposted by S Smith
🇦🇹 "Austria's Supreme Court on Thursday ordered #Meta to provide an online #privacy rights campaigner with access to all of his personal data within two weeks, after a marathon 11-year legal battle. #Schrems was awarded €500 in damages." 🧑⚖️
Read more: www.barrons.com/news/austria...
Read more: www.barrons.com/news/austria...
December 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM
🇦🇹 "Austria's Supreme Court on Thursday ordered #Meta to provide an online #privacy rights campaigner with access to all of his personal data within two weeks, after a marathon 11-year legal battle. #Schrems was awarded €500 in damages." 🧑⚖️
Read more: www.barrons.com/news/austria...
Read more: www.barrons.com/news/austria...
Reposted by S Smith
Our call to ban facial recognition in schools got support from the UN, and helped campaigns at the national level. Read more about the ban and explore our other autumn results: pvcy.org/jDDWd1
Producing real change: key highlights of our 2025 results by season
We continue producing real change by challenging governments and corporations that use data and technology to exploit us.Though 2025 has been a tumultuous year, we’ve achieved some wins and we would…
pvcy.org
December 20, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Our call to ban facial recognition in schools got support from the UN, and helped campaigns at the national level. Read more about the ban and explore our other autumn results: pvcy.org/jDDWd1
Reposted by S Smith
Digital rights are human rights ✊
ORG fights for a fair digital environment where tech supports justice, equality and freedom.
As a grassroots organisation, we rely on your support to do whatever it takes to protect your rights.
Donate if you can ⬇️
ORG fights for a fair digital environment where tech supports justice, equality and freedom.
As a grassroots organisation, we rely on your support to do whatever it takes to protect your rights.
Donate if you can ⬇️
Make a one-off donation
Open Rights Group is the UK’s largest grassroots digital rights campaigning organisation. We rely on people like you who care about protecting everyone’s rights to privacy and free speech online.
action.openrightsgroup.org
December 20, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Digital rights are human rights ✊
ORG fights for a fair digital environment where tech supports justice, equality and freedom.
As a grassroots organisation, we rely on your support to do whatever it takes to protect your rights.
Donate if you can ⬇️
ORG fights for a fair digital environment where tech supports justice, equality and freedom.
As a grassroots organisation, we rely on your support to do whatever it takes to protect your rights.
Donate if you can ⬇️
Reposted by S Smith
We are proud to see our Guide on International Law and Surveillance being used to develop this great Human Rights Surveillance Assessment Toolkit: mindfulrights.rf.gd/human-rights...
mindfulrights.rf.gd
December 20, 2025 at 4:02 PM
We are proud to see our Guide on International Law and Surveillance being used to develop this great Human Rights Surveillance Assessment Toolkit: mindfulrights.rf.gd/human-rights...
Reposted by S Smith
We hope the toolkit can be a starting point to assess compliance of national laws, policies, and practices with human rights law.
Read our full guide here: privacyinternational.org/report/5403/...
Read our full guide here: privacyinternational.org/report/5403/...
PI’s Guide to International Law and Surveillance
Sign up to Newsletter
privacyinternational.org
December 20, 2025 at 4:02 PM
We hope the toolkit can be a starting point to assess compliance of national laws, policies, and practices with human rights law.
Read our full guide here: privacyinternational.org/report/5403/...
Read our full guide here: privacyinternational.org/report/5403/...
Reposted by S Smith
“So the act of speaking is an act of thinking, and it's what makes us human. So this is my definition that I love about freedom of expression“ - Read more in our latest Speaking Freely interview with Sami Ben Ghariba. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
Speaking Freely: Sami Ben Gharbia
Sami Ben Gharbia is a Tunisian human rights campaigner, blogger, writer and freedom of expression advocate. He founded Global Voices Advocacy, and is the co-founder and current publisher of the
www.eff.org
December 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM
“So the act of speaking is an act of thinking, and it's what makes us human. So this is my definition that I love about freedom of expression“ - Read more in our latest Speaking Freely interview with Sami Ben Ghariba. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
Reposted by S Smith
Data breaches affect everyone, and this year we saw plenty of them, ranging from the novel to the predictable. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
The Breachies 2025: The Worst, Weirdest, Most Impactful Data Breaches
Another year has come and gone, and with it, thousands of data breaches that affect millions of people. The question these days is less, Is my information in a data breach this year? and more How
www.eff.org
December 20, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Data breaches affect everyone, and this year we saw plenty of them, ranging from the novel to the predictable. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...