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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.
Data firehose

Dec 15, 2016

Twitter Cuts Off Fusion Spy Centers’ Access to Social Media Surveillance Tool

Twitter Cuts Off Fusion Spy Centers’ Access to Social Media Surveillance Tool
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Dec 6, 2016

So-So Social Media Privacy? State Legislators Should Reject New Model Bill and Stick With Íøºì±¬ÁÏ’s Gold Standard.

So-So Social Media Privacy? State Legislators Should Reject New Model Bill and Stick With Íøºì±¬ÁÏ’s Gold Standard.
Body Camera on Police Officer

Dec 1, 2016

If Cops Don’t Turn on Their Body Cameras, Courts Should Instruct Juries to Think Twice about Their Testimony

If Cops Don’t Turn on Their Body Cameras, Courts Should Instruct Juries to Think Twice about Their Testimony
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Dec 1, 2016

How to Protect Yourself From Government Surveillance and Criminal Hackers

How to Protect Yourself From Government Surveillance and Criminal Hackers
Computerized face reconstruction from Parabon report

Nov 29, 2016

Forensic DNA Phenotyping

Forensic DNA Phenotyping
Section 215: NSA Computer Chip

Nov 17, 2016

Íøºì±¬ÁÏ Sues for Answers on Warrantless Surveillance of Americans

Íøºì±¬ÁÏ Sues for Answers on Warrantless Surveillance of Americans
Facial Recognition

Oct 25, 2016

Lawmakers Need to Curb Face Recognition Searches by Police

Lawmakers Need to Curb Face Recognition Searches by Police
Vintage postcard of FTC building

Oct 25, 2016

Can Consumers Trust the FTC to Protect Their Privacy?

Can Consumers Trust the FTC to Protect Their Privacy?
Aerial photo of Baltimore with red trace showing movement path

Oct 25, 2016

Baltimore Aerial Surveillance Program Retained Data Despite 45-Day Privacy Policy Limit

Baltimore Aerial Surveillance Program Retained Data Despite 45-Day Privacy Policy Limit
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Oct 11, 2016

Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Provided Data Access for a Surveillance Product Marketed to Target Activists of Color

Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Provided Data Access for a Surveillance Product Marketed to Target Activists of Color