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 9, 2018

Another Federal Court Rules the Fourth Amendment Applies at the Border

Virginia license plate that says "no spying"

Apr 26, 2018

Virginia Supreme Court Sees Through Police Claim That License Plate Data Isn’t ‘Personal’

Apr 26, 2018

Why YouTube Shouldn’t Over-Rely on Artificial Intelligence to Police Its Platform

Apr 24, 2018

Saving Net Neutrality, One House at a Time

Apr 23, 2018

A Company Announces Its Intent to Create World’s Newest Privacy Nightmare

Apr 20, 2018

How an Irish Court Ruling Could Affect U.S. Spying

Apr 17, 2018

Who Should Review Michael Cohen’s Files Under the Fourth Amendment?

Apr 16, 2018

A Looming Implication of Face Recognition: Private Photo Blacklists

Apr 12, 2018

The Landmark European Law That Could Change Facebook and Improve Privacy in America

Apr 10, 2018

Algorithms Are Making Government Decisions. The Public Needs to Have a Say.