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.

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Dec 12, 2023

The Federal Trade Commission Must Investigate Meta and X for Complicity with Government Surveillance

Dec 6, 2023

New Point-and-Shoot Chemical Detectors Raise Privacy and Constitutional Issues

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Nov 30, 2023

Some Steps to Defend Against Online Doxxing and Harassment

Nov 22, 2023

2023 at the ACLU: Our Year in Stories

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Oct 31, 2023

TSA Shouldn't Force a Bad Digital ID System on America

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Oct 27, 2023

The Government Can't Retain Seized Digital Devices and Data Indefinitely Without Justification

Oct 20, 2023

The Vital Role of End-to-End Encryption

Oct 19, 2023

The Supreme Court Will Set an Important Precedent for Free Speech Online

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Oct 5, 2023

Internet Censorship Won't Make Kids Safe

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Oct 3, 2023

Keeping Our Kids Safe from the EdTech Surveillance Industry