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.

May 27, 2020

ICE Records Confirm that Immigration Enforcement Agencies are Using Invasive Cell Phone Surveillance Devices

An infrared camera is shown scanning a person for elevated body temperature.

May 19, 2020

Technology and Liberties in the Fight Against Coronavirus

A gloved hand adds reagent to a COVID-19 serological antibody test with the patient sitting nearby.

May 18, 2020

Coronavirus 'Immunity Passports' are not the Answer

May 15, 2020

Contact Tracing and COVID-19: Lessons From HIV

A sign on a school bus displays "FREE WIFI BUS"

May 14, 2020

In Fear of Falling Behind and Privacy Invasions, Students Demand Action on Remote Learning

A silver car drives past the "Welcome to Utah" sign at the state border.

Apr 30, 2020

Utah’s Shiny Surveillance Technology to Address COVID-19 Fails Miserably

Apr 29, 2020

A COVID-19 Balancing Act: Public Health and Privacy

A woman wearing a mask looks at her smartphone.

Apr 16, 2020

Apple and Google Announced a Coronavirus Tracking System. How Worried Should We Be?

Apr 9, 2020

ACLU Lawsuit Over Baltimore Spy Planes Sets Up Historic Surveillance Battle

One hand holding a cell phone while the other hovers with index finger extended over a smart phone showing a map of North and South America.

Mar 30, 2020

Is Location Tracking Technology the Magic Pill to Stemming the Coronavirus?