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.

Apr 26, 2017

Henrietta Lacks’ Story Is a Powerful Lesson That Patients Deserve Full Control of Their Genetic Data

Apr 19, 2017

Teens Who Engage in ‘Sexting’ Should Not Be Prosecuted as Sex Offenders

Apr 18, 2017

According to the Government, People Under Arrest Have More Rights Than Travelers at the Border

Apr 12, 2017

What Individuals Should Do Now That Congress Has Obliterated the FCC’s Privacy Protections

Mar 30, 2017

ACLU Issues Guide for Defense Attorneys on Unconstitutional Government Use of Bulk Hacking

Mar 29, 2017

Congress Just Made It Harder for You to Shield Yourself From Internet Discrimination

Mar 24, 2017

The Senate Just Sold Out Your Privacy Online to Corporations Like Comcast

Mar 14, 2017

Trump And Congress Complain About Surveillance, But Want to Enable Spying By Internet Companies

Mar 9, 2017

CIA Documents Highlight Privacy Issues of the 'Internet of Things'

Mar 7, 2017

Congress: Don’t Let Internet Providers Sell Our Data to the Highest Bidder