News & Commentary about Privacy & Technology
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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.
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Aug 13, 2019
Why Don’t We Have More Privacy When We Use A Credit Card?
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Aug 12, 2019
Say No to the “Cashless Future” — and to Cashless Stores
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Aug 9, 2019
A Federal Court Sounds the Alarm on the Privacy Harms of Face Recognition Technology
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Jul 23, 2019
The Recent Ploy to Break Encryption Is An Old Idea Proven Wrong
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Jul 23, 2019
Adding a Ghost User to Our Encrypted Communications Is No 'Crocodile Chip'
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Jul 23, 2019
The 'Ghost User' Ploy to Break Encryption Won't Work
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Jul 18, 2019
Experts Say 'Emotion Recognition' Lacks Scientific Foundation
Jul 11, 2019
How to Stop Your City From Spying on You
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Jul 1, 2019
Bogus “Aggression Detectors” Are Audio-Recording People In Public