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The ºìÐÓÊÓƵ 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 picture of a black family smiling together as they stare at a computer, with a blue overlay on the photo.

Apr 28, 2021

How Broadband Access Advances Systemic Equality

How Broadband Access Advances Systemic Equality
Travelers waiting in long lines to pass through the Transportation Security Administrations (TSA) security screening areas to get to their flights.

Apr 23, 2021

We Don’t Lose Our Privacy Rights When We Travel

We Don’t Lose Our Privacy Rights When We Travel
Social media apps on a smart phone.

Apr 21, 2021

Privacy Rights Do Not Come With a Price Tag

Privacy Rights Do Not Come With a Price Tag
E. Barrett Prettyman United States Courthouse information sign at the entrance to the Federal courthouse in Washington, D.C.

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?
Facial recognition software scanning a face.

Apr 13, 2021

The Computer Got it Wrong: Why We’re Taking the Detroit Police to Court Over a Faulty Face Recognition 'Match'

The Computer Got it Wrong: Why We’re Taking the Detroit Police to Court Over a Faulty Face Recognition 'Match'
Hand holding smartphone

Apr 12, 2021

Police Must Not Create Digital Dossiers of Data from our Phones and Computers

Police Must Not Create Digital Dossiers of Data from our Phones and Computers
An FBI agent reads through documents.

Apr 2, 2021

A Chinese American Scientist and His Family Are Battling the FBI’s Profiling in Court

A Chinese American Scientist and His Family Are Battling the FBI’s Profiling in Court
The logo of SolarWinds is seen on a phone screen

Apr 2, 2021

More Surveillance Isn’t the Answer to the SolarWinds Hack

More Surveillance Isn’t the Answer to the SolarWinds Hack
In this photo illustration, Excelsior Pass app which provides digital proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative test results seen displayed on a smartphone screen in front of the US flag.

Mar 31, 2021

There’s a Lot That Can Go Wrong With ‘Vaccine Passports’

There’s a Lot That Can Go Wrong With ‘Vaccine Passports’