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.

Aug 4, 2016

FBI Releases Secret Spy Plane Footage From Freddie Gray Protests

Bela Legosi looking greedily at bundle of internet cables

Aug 1, 2016

Why Broadband Carriers are a Menace to Privacy

Jul 28, 2016

ACLU Supports State of Utah in Legal Showdown With DEA Over Medical Privacy

Front of police car with lights at night

Jul 20, 2016

Good Police Body Camera Laws and Policies? They Do Exist!

Jul 18, 2016

DOJ’s Data-Sharing Proposal Threatens Privacy of Americans and Citizens Around the World

Drawing of old reel-to-reel tape equipment

Jul 15, 2016

ACLU FOIA Seeks Information About How Government Launders Evidence

Jul 1, 2016

FBI Cameras in Seattle Need to Be Regulated by the Public — Not Secretly Imposed on the Public

Jun 29, 2016

ACLU Challenges Computer Crimes Law That is Thwarting Research on Discrimination Online

Jun 29, 2016

Your Favorite Website Might Be Discriminating Against You

Jun 28, 2016

How Patent Law Held Back Communications Technology