EFF to Wisconsin Legislature: VPN Bans Are Still a Terrible Idea
Summary
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) is urging the Wisconsin Legislature to reject S.B. 130/A.B. 105, an age-verification bill that effectively bans VPN access to certain websites. The EFF argues this bill is technically unworkable, creates a privacy nightmare, and censors lawful speech.
IFF Assessment
The EFF is advocating against legislation that would harm privacy and security, which benefits defenders of digital rights.
Severity
Defender Context
This bill, if passed, would impact the ability of individuals and organizations to use VPNs for security and privacy. Defenders should monitor legislative developments and prepare to address the potential impact on their users or organizations if similar laws are considered in other jurisdictions. The broader trend is towards increased legislative attempts to regulate internet access and content.