Keynote from Shahid Buttar - EFF Director of Grassroots Advocacy

Explore a thought-provoking keynote address from BSidesRDU 2018 delivered by Shahid Buttar, Director of Grassroots Advocacy at the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF). Delve into critical issues surrounding privacy, constitutional rights, and the impact of surveillance on democracy. Examine the historical context of privacy in relation to the First Amendment, understand the values undermined by surveillance, and consider key questions about the balance between security and civil liberties. Analyze Eisenhower's prescient fears about the military-industrial complex, the militarization of police forces, and the proliferation of surveillance technologies. Investigate the use of automated license plate readers and biometrics, while considering the importance of civilian oversight and transparency in a democratic society. Conclude by exploring ways to leverage technology for user empowerment and practical examples of how to redeploy privilege in support of privacy and civil liberties.