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.

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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

Oct 5, 2012

Civil Liberties in the Digital Age: Weekly Highlights (10/5/12)

Oct 5, 2012

Chevron Asks Email Providers to Hand Over Users' Private Information

Oct 5, 2012

In Court Today: The Constitution Also Lives in Airports