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Cindy Cohn Resigns After 25 Years Advocating Digital Rights

9/10/2025

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Cindy Cohn resigned as executive director of the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) after 25 years of advocating for digital rights.
Leading EFF since 2015, she shaped discussions on privacy, security, and digital freedom.
Cohn gained recognition in the 1990s for her role in Bernstein v. Department of Justice, which removed federal encryption restrictions.
EFF has achieved victories against government surveillance and corporate data collection but continues to face challenges.
Cohn will remain active in advocacy and is writing a book titled "Privacy’s Defender," highlighting encryption's role in online security.

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Cindy Cohn resigned as executive director of the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) after 25 years of advocating for digital rights.
Leading EFF since 2015, she shaped discussions on privacy, security, and digital freedom.
Cohn gained recognition in the 1990s for her role in Bernstein v. Department of Justice, which removed federal encryption restrictions.
EFF has achieved victories against government surveillance and corporate data collection but continues to face challenges.
Cohn will remain active in advocacy and is writing a book titled "Privacy’s Defender," highlighting encryption's role in online security.