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News & Commentary about Cell Phone Privacy

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Dec 11, 2019

ICE and CBP Are Secretly Tracking Us Using Stingrays. We’re Suing.

ICE and CBP Are Secretly Tracking Us Using Stingrays. We’re Suing.
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Jun 28, 2019

The Supreme Court’s Most Consequential Ruling for Privacy in the Digital Age, One Year In

The Supreme Court’s Most Consequential Ruling for Privacy in the Digital Age, One Year In
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Dec 11, 2018

There’s Nothing Inevitable About Apps That Track Your Every Move

There’s Nothing Inevitable About Apps That Track Your Every Move
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Jun 22, 2018

The Supreme Court’s Groundbreaking Privacy Victory for the Digital Age

The Supreme Court’s Groundbreaking Privacy Victory for the Digital Age
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May 11, 2018

Company That Handles Prison Phone Calls Is Surveilling People Who Aren’t in Prison

Company That Handles Prison Phone Calls Is Surveilling People Who Aren’t in Prison
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Nov 17, 2017

What the Founders Would Say About Cellphone Surveillance

What the Founders Would Say About Cellphone Surveillance
Data Antenna

Sep 15, 2017

The Right to Keep Personal Data Private: Carpenter v. U.S.

The Right to Keep Personal Data Private: Carpenter v. U.S.
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Jun 5, 2017

The Supreme Court Will Decide Whether Police Need a Warrant for Sensitive Cell Phone Data

The Supreme Court Will Decide Whether Police Need a Warrant for Sensitive Cell Phone Data
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Mar 8, 2016

Warrant for Location Tracking? DOJ Says No Need

Warrant for Location Tracking? DOJ Says No Need
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Jan 27, 2016

Documents Reveal Anaheim, CA Has Surprisingly Robust Surveillance Arsenal For Small City

Documents Reveal Anaheim, CA Has Surprisingly Robust Surveillance Arsenal For Small City