Chris Vines
Chris is the Grassroots Advocacy Organizer for EFF, working with members of the EFA. Chris previously served as a Campaign Manager & Strategist for various political and non-profit campaigns across the country. With over a decade of experience in organizing and having been a part of over 50 successful electoral & non-profit campaigns, Chris has been instrumental in building progressive bases in several states and is passionate about mobilizing people and getting them the tools needed to bring about progressive change
Session
Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) is thrilled to return to BSides Las Vegas and delve into policy issues that matter most to the security community. At this interactive session, our panelists will share updates on critical digital rights issues and EFF's ongoing efforts to safeguard privacy, combat surveillance, and advocate for freedom of expression. From discussions on hardware hacking to navigating legal and policy landscapes, we invite attendees to engage in dynamic conversations with our experts. This session isn't about passive lectures; it's about fostering meaningful exchanges on today's most pressing policy issues and addressing your most burning questions. We will be joined by EFF’s Staff Attorney Hannah Zhao; Grassroots Advocacy Organizer Chris Vines; Staff Attorney Lisa Femia, and Director of Engineering Alexis Hancock.