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.

Dec 20, 2018

Does Your Shiny New Gadget Come With Privacy Pitfalls?

Dec 18, 2018

People Should Be Allowed to Sue Facebook If It Violates Law on Face Recognition Privacy

Dec 14, 2018

The Problem With Using Face Recognition on Fans at a Taylor Swift Concert

Dec 12, 2018

Amazon’s Disturbing Plan to Add Face Surveillance to Your Front Door

Dec 11, 2018

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

Dec 7, 2018

New NYPD Drone Policy Represents a Serious Threat to Privacy

Dec 4, 2018

Secret Service Announces Test of Face Recognition System Around White House

Nov 28, 2018

ACLU Seeks Secret Ruling That Stopped Feds From Hacking Facebook Messenger

Nov 21, 2018

A Growing Movement for Ethical Tech

Nov 20, 2018

Edward Snowden Explains Blockchain to His Lawyer — and the Rest of Us