Íøºì±¬ÁÏ

Skip navigation

News & Commentary about Privacy & Technology

Privacy & Technology image
The Íøºì±¬ÁÏ 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 law enforcement drone in flight.

Aug 4, 2020

Íøºì±¬ÁÏ Seeks Information on Government’s Aerial Surveillance of Protesters

Íøºì±¬ÁÏ Seeks Information on Government’s Aerial Surveillance of Protesters
Person typing on a laptop, depicting data breach with animation of open lock over image.

Jun 30, 2020

The EARN IT Act is a Disaster for Online Speech and Privacy, Especially for the LGBTQ and Sex Worker Communities

The EARN IT Act is a Disaster for Online Speech and Privacy, Especially for the LGBTQ and Sex Worker Communities
Close up of a police officer's body camera

Jun 25, 2020

Body Cameras and the George Floyd Protests

Body Cameras and the George Floyd Protests
Protestors react to a low flying helicopter during a march in Brooklyn, New York.

Jun 24, 2020

Protests, Aerial Surveillance, and Police Defunding

Protests, Aerial Surveillance, and Police Defunding
Robert Williams

Jun 24, 2020

Wrongfully Arrested Because Face Recognition Can’t Tell Black People Apart

Wrongfully Arrested Because Face Recognition Can’t Tell Black People Apart
Facial recognition software scanning a crowd.

Jun 24, 2020

The Untold Number of People Implicated in Crimes They Didn’t Commit Because of Face Recognition

The Untold Number of People Implicated in Crimes They Didn’t Commit Because of Face Recognition
Facial recognition software.

Jun 16, 2020

How is Face Recognition Surveillance Technology Racist?

How is Face Recognition Surveillance Technology Racist?
Facial scan over black woman's face to assess identification.

Jun 10, 2020

Microsoft Says it Supports Racial Justice. Will it Refuse to Power Discriminatory Police Surveillance?

Microsoft Says it Supports Racial Justice. Will it Refuse to Power Discriminatory Police Surveillance?
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
Clearview AI facial recognition software logo on the glowing screen and blurred faces from social media on the background

May 28, 2020

We’re Taking Clearview AI to Court to End its Privacy-Destroying Face Surveillance Activities

We’re Taking Clearview AI to Court to End its Privacy-Destroying Face Surveillance Activities