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EFF Announces 2026 Award Winners: Access Now, 7amleh, DeFlock, New Media Rights

The Electronic Frontier Foundation announced that Access Now, 7amleh – The Arab Center for the Advancement of Social Media, DeFlock, and New Media Rights received the 2026 EFF Awards. The award recognizes their work defending digital rights, privacy, and combating surveillance technologies such as ALPR. The organizations provide technical assistance, advocacy, and legal support to protect individuals online.

Why it matters: The award highlights key groups advancing privacy, digital rights, and surveillance accountability worldwide.

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2026 EFF Award Winners: Access Now, 7amleh – The Arab Center for the Advancement of Social Media, DeFlock, and New Media Rights
EFF updates · primary source · Sep 9, 2026
Details
JurisdictionGlobal
StatusAnnounced
PublishedSeptember 9, 2026
Effectivenot stated
OrganisationsAccess Now, 7amleh – The Arab Center for the Advancement of Social Media, DeFlock, New Media Rights
Topicsprivacy, security, tracking
Datapersonal, location