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.

A person is holding a sign outside the Capitol Building that reads " #Keep TikTok".

Jan 15, 2025

Banning TikTok is Unconstitutional. The Supreme Court Must Step In.

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Jan 14, 2025

Supreme Court May Decide if the Government Can Childproof the Internet

A phone screen showing WhatsApp audio messages.

Jan 3, 2025

Disappearing Messages Don’t Work — And They’re Great

Dec 24, 2024

Attempts at a Technological Solution to Disinformation Will Do More Harm Than Good

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Dec 17, 2024

Face Recognition Threatens to Replace Tickets, ID at Sports Events – and Beyond

Dec 10, 2024

AI Generated Police Reports Raise Concerns Around Transparency, Bias

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Oct 24, 2024

DHS Focus on "Soft Targets" Risks Out-of-Control Surveillance

A hand (within a car) holding a cellphone displaying a digital drivers license.

Oct 10, 2024

State Legislatures Need to Block Creation of Nightmarish National Identity System

Washington DC USA - July 1, 2024 - Reporters run paper copies of the Supreme Court decision to network anchors and analysts for live TV reports.

Jul 8, 2024

The Supreme Court Ruled, What Now?

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May 31, 2024

Police Want to Treat Your Data Privacy Like Garbage. The Courts Shouldn't Let Them.