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Send a FREE FAX to Defense Secretery Donald Rumsfeld (03/05/2002)

ACLU Opposes Use of Face Recognition Software in Airports Due to Ineffectiveness and Privacy Concerns (02/21/2002)
The terrorist attacks of September 11 have led airports and other institutions to look for new ways of improving security, many of which the American Civil Liberties Union supports.

The Uniform Driver's License as a National ID (02/21/2002)
First, let me thank you for inviting me here this morning to to address the issue of uniform state driver's licenses. It speaks well for your organization's willingness to consider public input and input from diverse viewpoints that you have invited me here to present our views on the AAMVA's proposal.

Links to Other Privacy Sites (08/23/2001)
Listing of several other organizations and groups focused on individual privacy

Frequently Asked Questions on the National Census (03/11/2000)
There is some conflict between the right of privacy and the government's need for information on which to base legislation and programs to support and implement other fundamental rights, such as freedom from discrimination. Members of the public have legitimate concerns about the civil liberties implications of the national census. Foremost among those concerns are whether the census violates privacy rights and whether the government should be allowed to levy fines against those who refuse to fill out the form.

Privacy in America: Computers, Phones & Privacy (06/26/1998)
One in five adults in this country now regularly communicates and shops electronically. Vast quantities of confidential and sensitive information are stored in computers. They're also transferred electronically - via the Internet - from individuals to banks, businesses and hospitals.

Privacy in America: Social Security Numbers (05/18/1998)
By revealing our SSNs to so many entities -- governmental and private organizations alike -- we're sacrificing our right to privacy and anonymity. And in an information society, these are increasingly rare commodities.

The National Census: Frequently Asked Questions (04/11/1998)

Introduction: Privacy in a Democratic Society (04/01/1998)
From using the telephone to seeking medical treatment to applying for a job or sending e-mail over the Internet, Americans' right to information privacy is in peril.

Selected ACLU Documents on Privacy (03/29/1998)
A few documents that explain and detail the privacy rights and infringements of the government, in the workplace, and elsewhere

Take Back Your Data/Privacy Rights Pocket Card (12/31/1997)
A pocket card with tips for protecting your own right to privacy.