[1] While not formally affiliated with the U.S.-based Electronic Frontier Foundation, the two organizations share many of their goals.

Effi's stated aim is to protect and promote freedom of speech and privacy on the Internet as well as in Finnish society in general.

Among other things, Effi has lobbied for effective anti-spam legislation and against software patents.

Effi presents the annual Finnish Big Brother Awards in cooperation with Privacy International.

Board members include Tapani Tarvainen, Timo Karjalainen and Leena Romppainen as chairperson.