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.

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

A classroom cctv camera keeping watch over students.

Oct 3, 2023

Keeping Our Kids Safe from the EdTech Surveillance Industry

Students raising their hands in a classroom.

Sep 13, 2023

How Our Affiliates are Fighting for Education Equity

Aug 30, 2023

How Mastercard is Endangering Sex Workers

Jul 10, 2023

Biden Knows Section 702 is Unconstitutional, Yet His Administration Still Defends It

Jun 30, 2023

The ACLU is Committed to Protecting Your Personal Information

A person trying to enter security pin code on a cell phone screen.

Jun 22, 2023

Police Should Not Be Allowed to Compel Our Cell Phone Passwords

Activists set against gene patenting gather in front of the US Supreme Court prior to the Association for Molecular Pathology v. Myriad Genetics hearing.

Jun 13, 2023

AMP v. Myriad: The Fight to Take Back Our Genes