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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.
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Feb 12, 2018

Staying Safe When You Say #MeToo

Staying Safe When You Say #MeToo
Boston Police

Feb 8, 2018

Boston Police Used Social Media Surveillance for Years Without Informing City Council

Boston Police Used Social Media Surveillance for Years Without Informing City Council
NSA Cabinet

Jan 24, 2018

Does a US Warrant Extend to Data Held Abroad?

Does a US Warrant Extend to Data Held Abroad?
Police Body Camera

Jan 19, 2018

NYPD Union’s Lawsuit Could Reverse-Engineer Body Cameras Into Surveillance Tools

NYPD Union’s Lawsuit Could Reverse-Engineer Body Cameras Into Surveillance Tools
Airport Security Monitor

Jan 9, 2018

The Government’s New Policy on Device Searches at the Border: What You Need to Know

The Government’s New Policy on Device Searches at the Border: What You Need to Know
DNA Collection

Jan 8, 2018

Proposal to Expand Mandatory DNA Collection in Virginia Raises Serious Privacy and Due Process Concerns

Proposal to Expand Mandatory DNA Collection in Virginia Raises Serious Privacy and Due Process Concerns
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Jan 3, 2018

New Documents Underscore Problems of ‘Social Media Vetting’ of Immigrants

New Documents Underscore Problems of ‘Social Media Vetting’ of Immigrants
Wires plugged into server

Dec 22, 2017

Who Can Clean Up the FCC’s Net Neutrality Mess?

Who Can Clean Up the FCC’s Net Neutrality Mess?
New York at Night

Dec 12, 2017

New York City Takes on Algorithmic Discrimination

New York City Takes on Algorithmic Discrimination
Computer Lab

Dec 12, 2017

A Bill to Warn Students About Predatory Colleges Without Violating Their Privacy

A Bill to Warn Students About Predatory Colleges Without Violating Their Privacy