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 22, 2012

In Court: Uncovering Stingrays, A Troubling New Location Tracking Device

Oct 19, 2012

Commercial Data Scores For Police, Auto Security, and Online Bots (Friday Links Roundup)

Oct 19, 2012

Easily Abused, Domestic Drones Raise Enormous Privacy Concerns

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Oct 18, 2012

When Boston Police Spy on Free Speech, Democracy Suffers

Oct 17, 2012

Protections Against Commercial Internet Spying: Why Delay is Deadly

Oct 16, 2012

Police “Google Searches” Through Our Location History? No Thanks

Oct 15, 2012

Does Surveillance Affect Us Even When We Can’t Confirm We’re Being Watched? Lessons From Behind the Iron Curtain

Oct 12, 2012

Doesn’t the Ad Industry Trust the Free Market?

Oct 10, 2012

Newest Video Analytics Technique “Product Recognition” Aims to Judge You By What You Wear

Oct 10, 2012

Senate Homeland Security Committee Misses the Mark with Statement on DHS “Fusion Center” Program