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.

Oct 25, 2016

Lawmakers Need to Curb Face Recognition Searches by Police

Oct 25, 2016

Can Consumers Trust the FTC to Protect Their Privacy?

Aerial photo of Baltimore with red trace showing movement path

Oct 25, 2016

Baltimore Aerial Surveillance Program Retained Data Despite 45-Day Privacy Policy Limit

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Oct 11, 2016

Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Provided Data Access for a Surveillance Product Marketed to Target Activists of Color

A Charlotte police officer's shadow is captured by his body camera just before Keith Scott shooting

Oct 4, 2016

Is Your City Destined To Be The Next Charlotte? A Hard Lesson In Police Body Camera Policies

Sep 29, 2016

To the Government, Your Latest Facebook Rant Is Raw Intel

Sep 27, 2016

City Demonstrates How a '48-Hour Brain Dump' Can Build Trust in Police

Sep 23, 2016

A Week In, the Pardon Snowden Debate Keeps Heating Up

Sep 22, 2016

Police Use of Social Media Surveillance Software Is Escalating, and Activists Are in the Digital Crosshairs

Reporter in front of police car at police activity scene

Sep 22, 2016

Charlotte Shooting Shows Why Video Transparency Is Vital