News & Commentary about Privacy & Technology

The ACLU works to expand the right to privacy, increase the control individuals have over their personal information, and ensure civil liberties are enhanced rather than compromised by technological innovation.

Sep 13, 2023

How Our Affiliates are Fighting for Education Equity

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How Our Affiliates are Fighting for Education Equity

Aug 30, 2023

How Mastercard is Endangering Sex Workers

How Mastercard is Endangering Sex Workers

Jul 10, 2023

Biden Knows Section 702 is Unconstitutional, Yet His Administration Still Defends It

Biden Knows Section 702 is Unconstitutional, Yet His Administration Still Defends It

Jun 30, 2023

The ACLU is Committed to Protecting Your Personal Information

Jun 22, 2023

Police Should Not Be Allowed to Compel Our Cell Phone Passwords

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Police Should Not Be Allowed to Compel Our Cell Phone Passwords

Jun 13, 2023

AMP v. Myriad: The Fight to Take Back Our Genes

Activists set against gene patenting gather in front of the US Supreme Court prior to the Association for Molecular Pathology v. Myriad Genetics hearing.

AMP v. Myriad: The Fight to Take Back Our Genes

Jun 13, 2023

Donated Blood or an Organ? Police Shouldn’t Have Easy Access to Your DNA

Donated Blood or an Organ? Police Shouldn’t Have Easy Access to Your DNA

May 24, 2023

It’s Time for Congress to Update Our Genetic Nondiscrimination Law

Close-up of tweezers loading test tubes with sampled DNA.

It’s Time for Congress to Update Our Genetic Nondiscrimination Law

May 11, 2023

Banning TikTok is a Really Bad Idea

Banning TikTok is a Really Bad Idea

Apr 19, 2023

Widespread Newborn DNA Sequencing Will Worsen Risks to Genetic Privacy

A newborn has its blood drawn from to test for genetic diseases.

Widespread Newborn DNA Sequencing Will Worsen Risks to Genetic Privacy