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 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

Jun 13, 2023

Donated Blood or an Organ? Police Shouldn’t Have Easy Access to Your DNA

Close-up of tweezers loading test tubes with sampled DNA.

May 24, 2023

It’s Time for Congress to Update Our Genetic Nondiscrimination Law

May 11, 2023

Banning TikTok is a Really Bad Idea

Newborn blood samples being prepared for analysis.

Apr 19, 2023

Widespread Newborn DNA Sequencing Will Worsen Risks to Genetic Privacy

Apr 19, 2023

Will ChatGPT Revolutionize Surveillance?

A picture of the Grindr app icon on a cellphone.

Apr 7, 2023

Catholic Group Buying Data to Out Gay Priests is Tip of Location-Tracking Iceberg

A Tesla camera that is built into the car.

Apr 6, 2023

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

A case work supervisor looks over the first screen of software used by workers who field calls at an intake call screening center for the Allegheny County Children.

Mar 14, 2023

How Policy Hidden in an Algorithm is Threatening Families in This Pennsylvania County