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 29, 2019

The Government Needs to Get a Warrant if It Wants Access to Our Private Health Information

May 21, 2019

Our Cars Are Now Roving Computers. Is The Fourth Amendment Ready?

CBP Officer processes a passenger into the United States at an airport

Apr 30, 2019

We Got U.S. Border Officials to Testify Under Oath. Here’s What We Found Out.

Apr 4, 2019

State Data Law Heightens Privacy Protection for Virginians

Mar 29, 2019

The Threat of Facial Recognition

Mar 18, 2019

Beware the Tech Industry’s Latest Privacy Trojan Horse

Mar 13, 2019

Documents Reveal ICE Using Driver Location Data From Local Police for Deportations

Mar 12, 2019

Florida Is Using Facial Recognition to Convict People Without Giving Them a Chance to Challenge the Tech

Surveillance camera mounted in front of a school yard

Mar 4, 2019

Student Surveillance Versus Gun Control: The School Safety Discussion We Aren’t Having

Feb 21, 2019

The Government Cannot Force E-mail Companies to Copy and Save Your Account ‘Just in Case’