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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.
Taylor Swift

Dec 14, 2018

The Problem With Using Face Recognition on Fans at a Taylor Swift Concert

The Problem With Using Face Recognition on Fans at a Taylor Swift Concert
Amazon Doorbell

Dec 12, 2018

Amazon’s Disturbing Plan to Add Face Surveillance to Your Front Door

Amazon’s Disturbing Plan to Add Face Surveillance to Your Front Door
Phone Night

Dec 11, 2018

There’s Nothing Inevitable About Apps That Track Your Every Move

There’s Nothing Inevitable About Apps That Track Your Every Move
Camera Drone

Dec 7, 2018

New NYPD Drone Policy Represents a Serious Threat to Privacy

New NYPD Drone Policy Represents a Serious Threat to Privacy
White House Protest

Dec 4, 2018

Secret Service Announces Test of Face Recognition System Around White House

Secret Service Announces Test of Face Recognition System Around White House
FB Messenger app icon on phone

Nov 28, 2018

ACLU Seeks Secret Ruling That Stopped Feds From Hacking Facebook Messenger

ACLU Seeks Secret Ruling That Stopped Feds From Hacking Facebook Messenger

Nov 21, 2018

A Growing Movement for Ethical Tech

A Growing Movement for Ethical Tech
Circuit Board

Nov 20, 2018

Edward Snowden Explains Blockchain to His Lawyer — and the Rest of Us

Edward Snowden Explains Blockchain to His Lawyer — and the Rest of Us
"Read the Privacy Policy" on a phone screen

Oct 25, 2018

What Companies Can Do to Protect Privacy and Free Speech: The ACLU Guide

What Companies Can Do to Protect Privacy and Free Speech: The ACLU Guide
ICE Back

Oct 24, 2018

Amazon Met With ICE Officials to Market Its Facial Recognition Product

Amazon Met With ICE Officials to Market Its Facial Recognition Product