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.

Feb 8, 2022

A Scary Demonstration of What Unchecked Face Recognition Could Look Like

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service headquarters in Washington.

Feb 2, 2022

Three Key Problems with the Government's Use of a Flawed Facial Recognition Service

A hand holding a phone with a Facebook app on the screen.

Jan 27, 2022

Holding Facebook Accountable for Digital Redlining

A photo of President Biden in the Oval Office wearing a mask.

Jan 24, 2022

One Year Later: How the Biden Administration is Doing on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties

A hand holding a phone whose screen displays a group of apps, including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.

Jan 20, 2022

In Montana, Your Right to Cell Phone Privacy is Up for Debate

Dec 15, 2021

Surreal Stingray Secrecy: Uncovering the FBI’s Surveillance Tech Secrecy Agreements

Nov 22, 2021

Livestreaming Police is a Critical First Amendment Right

Nov 22, 2021

Congressional Drunk Driver Detection Mandate Raises Privacy Questions

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Nov 9, 2021

Stop-and-Fingerprint Can’t Become the Next Stop-and-Frisk

Nov 4, 2021

Can the Government Wrongfully Spy on You and Get Away With It?