News & Commentary

Oct 24, 2024

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

AI surveillance of public places risks subjecting everyday spaces to airport-level security that heightens the risk of discrimination.

Pedestrians walking through Times Square.
Oct 10, 2024

State Legislatures Need to Block Creation of Nightmarish National Identity System

The ACLU has issued legislative recommendations on protecting privacy and accessibility when creating digital IDs.

A hand (within a car) holding a cellphone displaying a digital drivers license.
Dec 12, 2023

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

These platforms promised to protect their users. Are they?

Logos of the social media platforms X and Meta.
Jun 09, 2023

How to Pump the Brakes on Your Police Department’s Use of Flock’s Mass Surveillance License Plate Readers

Even if you can’t stop Flock’s use entirely, you can still help protect civil liberties in your community.

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Apr 24, 2023

Is the Government Tracking Your Social Media Activity?

Suspicionless monitoring of social media accounts chills speech and threatens our right to live without fear of constant government scrutiny.

Social media icons on a smartphone screen.
Apr 06, 2023

Tesla Camera Scandal is the Latest Lesson in Dangers of Letting Companies Record You

Whether for AI training purposes or simple voyeurism, this abuse of privacy is shocking but unsurprising.

A Tesla camera that is built into the car.
Feb 27, 2023

Firestorm Over Green Bay City Hall Surveillance Microphones is a Reminder of Country We Don’t Want to Live In

Blanket audio surveillance is legally problematic, susceptible to abuse, and should not become widespread.

Hidden microphone coming between wooden slats on wall.
Feb 22, 2023

Is This the End of the Internet As We Know It?

This month, the Supreme Court heard two cases that could forever change the way we interact online.

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Feb 15, 2023

New Mobile Phone Service Shows We Can Have Both Privacy and Nice Things

Despite the desires of companies to monetize our data, we must insist that privacy be built into the technologies we depend on.

A cellphone screen with its privacy and security settings covered by a transparent hand with a red background.