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 4, 2015

Why 'Active Investigations' Don’t Justify Keeping Police Video Secret

Dec 3, 2015

The Good Wife Tackles Algorithmic Discrimination. Meanwhile, in Real Life…

Protester holding "Stop the Flights!" sign

Dec 3, 2015

Fear, Politics, and Ebola: Why the Ebola Quarantines Weren’t Only Unjustified, but Unconstitutional, Too

Nov 19, 2015

Renewed Calls for More Surveillance Aren’t Based in Reality

Nov 17, 2015

Congress Working in the Dark on Cybersecurity Bill

Nov 11, 2015

Black Lives Matter Supporters in Oregon Targeted by State Surveillance

Flight path over Baltimore -- screen capture from Flightradar24.com by Pete Cimbolic

Oct 30, 2015

FBI Documents Reveal New Information on Baltimore Surveillance Flights

Oct 27, 2015

Forcing Apple into the Service of the Government

Oct 23, 2015

Police Citing “Terrorism” to Buy Stingrays Used Only For Ordinary Crimes

Oct 22, 2015

The Four Biggest Problems With DHS’s New Stingray Policy