Electronic Frontier Foundation

“ They were nominated by the public and then chosen by a panel of independent judges for their innovations in the realm of information technology.
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“ Since 1991, the EFF Pioneer Awards have recognized individuals and organizations that have made significant and influential contributions to the development of computer- mediated communications or to the empowerment of individuals in using computers and the Internet. ”