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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.
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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
A Charlotte police officer's shadow is captured by his body camera just before Keith Scott shooting

Oct 4, 2016

Is Your City Destined To Be The Next Charlotte? A Hard Lesson In Police Body Camera Policies

Is Your City Destined To Be The Next Charlotte? A Hard Lesson In Police Body Camera Policies
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Sep 29, 2016

To the Government, Your Latest Facebook Rant Is Raw Intel

To the Government, Your Latest Facebook Rant Is Raw Intel
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Sep 27, 2016

City Demonstrates How a '48-Hour Brain Dump' Can Build Trust in Police

City Demonstrates How a '48-Hour Brain Dump' Can Build Trust in Police
Pardon Snowden Presser

Sep 23, 2016

A Week In, the Pardon Snowden Debate Keeps Heating Up

A Week In, the Pardon Snowden Debate Keeps Heating Up
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Sep 22, 2016

Police Use of Social Media Surveillance Software Is Escalating, and Activists Are in the Digital Crosshairs

Police Use of Social Media Surveillance Software Is Escalating, and Activists Are in the Digital Crosshairs
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Sep 22, 2016

Charlotte Shooting Shows Why Video Transparency Is Vital

Charlotte Shooting Shows Why Video Transparency Is Vital
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Sep 21, 2016

Let There Be Light: Cities Across America Are Pushing Back Against Secret Surveillance by Police

Let There Be Light: Cities Across America Are Pushing Back Against Secret Surveillance by Police
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Sep 16, 2016

The Police Want Your DNA to Prove You're Innocent. Do You Give it to Them?

The Police Want Your DNA to Prove You're Innocent. Do You Give it to Them?
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Sep 14, 2016

Obama Should Pardon Edward Snowden. Today We’re Launching a Campaign to Make It Happen — and We’ve Got a Lot of Help.

Obama Should Pardon Edward Snowden. Today We’re Launching a Campaign to Make It Happen — and We’ve Got a Lot of Help.