State Privacy Wins and Digital Rights Fiascos: The 2025 Legislative Rollercoaster
In 2025, state legislatures were buzzing more than a beehive, keeping the EFF’s state legislative team on their toes. From Washington’s right to repair to Florida’s encryption debates, digital rights were front and center. Age verification bills aimed at kids’ safety could accidentally lock adults out of their favorite cat meme sites.
Hot Take:
2025 was a year of digital rights drama worthy of a soap opera! While some states showed up as heroes championing privacy and repair rights, others donned the villain’s cape, threatening to turn the internet into a bureaucratic obstacle course. With a mix of triumphs, setbacks, and a few cliffhangers, this year in digital legislation had more plot twists than a season finale of your favorite TV show!
Key Points:
- Washington became the eighth state to pass a right-to-repair law.
- States are increasingly focused on protecting location and health data privacy.
- California made strides in enhancing consumer data privacy rights.
- AI regulation debates are heating up across various states.
- Controversial bills threatening digital privacy and expression are on the rise.
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