Privacy's Defender

ENDORSEMENTS “These beautifully written stories show why the fight for privacy is worth having and reveal all that Cindy Cohn and EFF have done to establish the modern privacy doctrine as the essential core of a free society.” —Lawrence Lessig, Harvard University; author of How to Steal a Presidential Election “Cindy Cohn gives readers a first-person window into some of the pivotal legal disputes of the digital era and reminds us that action and activism are crucial to preserving Americans’ freedom.” —Ron Wyden, author of It Takes Chutzpah: How to Fight Fearlessly for Progressive Change “Privacy’s Defender is an important read for people who care about privacy and security. A wild ride and a hopeful example for anyone who has wondered what it’s like to spend your life working toward a better world.” —Bruce Schneier, coauthor of Rewiring Democracy: How AI Will Transform Our Politics, Government, and Citizenship “Cohn delivers a riveting, up-close look at some of the pivotal fights of the early internet—and in doing so, demonstrates the vital importance of EFF, Cindy herself, and all privacy defenders.” —Alexandra Reeve Givens, CEO, Center for Democracy & Technology “Cindy Cohn has been at the forefront of the digital revolution from the beginning, and her book, Privacy’s Defender, is a gripping, urgent chronicle of her leadership and deep understanding of this fraught, complex time.” —Alex Winter, actor and filmmaker “Privacy’s Defender is a compelling account of a life well lived and an inspiring call to action for the next generation of civil liberties champions.” —Edward Snowden, whistleblower; author of Permanent Record