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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 face recognition camera at customs entry point at the Orlando International Airport in Florida. There has been increased interest in the use of this artificial intelligence system from government agencies and businesses.

Jan 17, 2020

2019 Proved We Can Stop Face Recognition Surveillance

2019 Proved We Can Stop Face Recognition Surveillance
A CBP agent inspecting a passport

Dec 18, 2019

A Secret CBP Team is Targeting and Detaining Innocent Travelers. We’re Suing.

A Secret CBP Team is Targeting and Detaining Innocent Travelers. We’re Suing.
Servers in a data center

Dec 18, 2019

A Little-Known Privacy Battle Is Being Waged Over Encrypting the Nuts and Bolts of the Internet

A Little-Known Privacy Battle Is Being Waged Over Encrypting the Nuts and Bolts of the Internet
stingray cell site simulator

Dec 11, 2019

ICE and CBP Are Secretly Tracking Us Using Stingrays. We’re Suing.

ICE and CBP Are Secretly Tracking Us Using Stingrays. We’re Suing.
A CBP officer scanning a passport

Dec 5, 2019

A Border Officer Told Me I Couldn’t Opt Out of the Face Recognition Scan. They Were Wrong.

A Border Officer Told Me I Couldn’t Opt Out of the Face Recognition Scan. They Were Wrong.
Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss. and Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash.

Dec 5, 2019

Senators Reveal Their Plans to Protect Consumer Privacy Online

Senators Reveal Their Plans to Protect Consumer Privacy Online
A demonstrator wearing a bandana on their face

Nov 26, 2019

America's Mask Bans in the Age of Face Recognition Surveillance

America's Mask Bans in the Age of Face Recognition Surveillance
Anti-Patriot Act demonstrators

Nov 21, 2019

Congress Just Temporarily Extended the Government’s Spying Powers

Congress Just Temporarily Extended the Government’s Spying Powers
privacy policy

Nov 14, 2019

Three Common Privacy Misconceptions That Companies Love

Three Common Privacy Misconceptions That Companies Love
Hands hold a cellular telephone, with a security screening conveyor belt and other people in the background

Nov 13, 2019

Federal Court Rules That Border Officers Can’t Arbitrarily Search Our Electronic Devices

Federal Court Rules That Border Officers Can’t Arbitrarily Search Our Electronic Devices