Press Releases
about Privacy & Technology
Jun 29, 2016
Íøºì±¬ÁÏ Challenges Law Preventing Studies on ‘Big Data’ Discrimination
First Amendment Lawsuit Brought on Behalf of Academic Researchers and Journalists Who Fear Prosecution Under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act
May 23, 2016
Maggie Gyllenhaal Named Íøºì±¬ÁÏ Ambassador for Privacy and Security
Actress Joins Campaign on Behalf of Guantánamo Detainee and Best-Selling Author Mohamedou Slahi
Issue Areas:
Privacy & Technology
National Security
May 19, 2016
Íøºì±¬ÁÏ Files Complaint Against Lab that Refuses to Recognize Patients’ Right to Their Own Genetic Information
Myriad Genetics Is in Violation of HIPAA
Issue Areas:
Privacy & Technology
Mar 31, 2016
Íøºì±¬ÁÏ Asks Federal Court for Basic Information Íøºì±¬ÁÏ Massachusetts Case Similar to FBI v. Apple
BOSTON — In a case raising questions similar to those in FBI v. Apple, the Íøºì±¬ÁÏ of Massachusetts today filed a motion in federal court to make public ba...
Issue Areas:
Privacy & Technology
National Security
Mar 28, 2016
Íøºì±¬ÁÏ Comment on End of Apple-FBI Case
NEW YORK — The FBI said that it has unlocked the iPhone in the San Bernadino investigation and is dropping its effort to order Apple to help hack into the phone.
Alex Abdo, staff...
Issue Areas:
Privacy & Technology
Mar 02, 2016
Íøºì±¬ÁÏ Filing Brief Supporting Apple Against Order to Help Unlock iPhone
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Issue Areas:
Privacy & Technology

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