Description: The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) is a U.S.-based nonprofit civil liberties organization, founded in 1990, that defends digital rights — including privacy, free expression, security, and access to information — through litigation, policy advocacy, public education, technical tools, and strategic partnerships. Type: Non-profit public interest organization (501(c)(3)) Policies: Advocacy for online free speech and anti-censorship, digital privacy and limits on government surveillance, strong encryption and security research protections, net neutrality and open internet policies, copyright and patent reform to promote innovation and user rights, consumer technology protections, and government transparency and accountability in digital governance. Funding: Primarily individual donations and membership dues, supplemented by foundation grants, program revenue (events and merchandise), and occasional legal or project-specific grants. Affiliates: Founders and prominent figures include John Perry Barlow, Mitch Kapor, and John Gilmore; current and past leaders/fellows include Cindy Cohn and Cory Doctorow; frequent partners include the ACLU, Access Now, EPIC, Creative Commons, and the Open Technology Fund.
