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.

Protesters: The ACLU Response to Ferguson

Apr 18, 2016

An Internal Report on Oregon’s Illegal Surveillance of Black Lives Matter on Twitter Leaves Us With More Questions Than Answers

Apr 6, 2016

Another Privacy Canary in the Coal Mines?

Apr 4, 2016

Bye-Bye Birdie: Reddit’s Warrant Canary Disappears

Mar 31, 2016

The Fight Begins As FCC Takes Huge New Step to Protect Privacy

All Writs Act Orders for Assistance From Tech Companies

Mar 30, 2016

This Map Shows How the Apple-FBI Fight Was About Much More Than One Phone

Mar 22, 2016

Apple v. FBI: What Just Happened?

Mar 22, 2016

Is This the FBI's 'New' Method for Unlocking the San Bernardino iPhone?

Mar 17, 2016

The Apple Fight Is About All of Us

Image of plane circling in sky over radio tower

Mar 17, 2016

ACLU Releases New FOIA Documents on Aerial Cell Phone Surveillance

Mar 14, 2016

The Kids Aren’t Alright…With You Putting Their Photos Online