This seems in line with the EFF's principles - they've always been strongly against the use of electronics for surveillance. I agree with you that this article

This seems in line with the EFF's principles - they've always been strongly against the use of electronics for surveillance. I agree with you that this article left me with a weird taste, though - in this case, I think that the thesis is flimsy and the research is poorly done, so it comes off as grinding an axe rather than taking a stand.