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News & Commentary about Internet Privacy

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The ACLU works in courts, legislatures, and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties that the Constitution and the laws of the United States guarantee everyone in this country.
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Jun 11, 2021

No More Spying on Journalists

No More Spying on Journalists
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Apr 20, 2021

The Public Should Have Access to the Surveillance Court’s Opinions

The Public Should Have Access to the Surveillance Court’s Opinions
An electronic ad inside DC's Metro Station for the the DC Department of Health's mobile Covid-19 contact tracing app.

Apr 16, 2021

COVID-19 May Fade, But Will the Tracking Tools Built to Fight It?

COVID-19 May Fade, But Will the Tracking Tools Built to Fight It?
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Mar 15, 2021

Major Hack of Camera Company Offers Four Key Lessons on Surveillance

Major Hack of Camera Company Offers Four Key Lessons on Surveillance
Demonstrators hold banner that reads "#NoTech4Ice"outside Jeff Bezos, CEO of Amazon, Manhattan apartment to protest Amazon technology being used by the Department of Homeland Security.

Sep 9, 2020

ACLU Calls On Tech Companies to End Their Alliance with ICE and CBP

ACLU Calls On Tech Companies to End Their Alliance with ICE and CBP
Network routers of an ISP.

May 29, 2020

Maine’s ISP Privacy Law Does Not Violate the First Amendment, Much as ISPs Would Like for It To

Maine’s ISP Privacy Law Does Not Violate the First Amendment, Much as ISPs Would Like for It To
A sign on a school bus displays "FREE WIFI BUS"

May 14, 2020

In Fear of Falling Behind and Privacy Invasions, Students Demand Action on Remote Learning

In Fear of Falling Behind and Privacy Invasions, Students Demand Action on Remote Learning
A woman wearing a mask looks at her smartphone.

Apr 16, 2020

Apple and Google Announced a Coronavirus Tracking System. How Worried Should We Be?

Apple and Google Announced a Coronavirus Tracking System. How Worried Should We Be?
A young child works at home remotely on an online class assignment.

Mar 27, 2020

Those “Free” Remote Learning Apps Have a High Cost: Your Student’s Privacy

Those “Free” Remote Learning Apps Have a High Cost: Your Student’s Privacy
Demonstrators display iPads with the messages "FBI: Please don't make us less secure" and "FBI, don't break our phones!"

Jan 23, 2020

In Latest Encryption Battle with Apple, Justice Department Still Wrong

In Latest Encryption Battle with Apple, Justice Department Still Wrong