March 6, 2018
Companies developing facial-recognition software need to consider how their products enable dragnet surveillance, discriminatory enforcement, and abuse. Read more »
Technology and Civil Liberties
The ACLU of Northern California safeguards civil liberties in the digital world. As technology advances, we make sure that protections for privacy and free speech aren’t left behind. We push back on digital censorship and government surveillance.
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February 7, 2018
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Last night, the Bay Area city of Alameda unanimously rejected a proposed $500,000 contract to purchase license plate reader technology from Vigilant, a company that recently sold ICE access to its nationwide database. This is a win for the rights of... Read more »
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January 18, 2018
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The ACLU of Northern California prevailed in court today in a suit under the Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”) seeking the Department of Justice’s policies related to the use of location tracking surveillance technology in criminal investigations. Read more
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La ACLU de California quiere saber de usted si el gobierno ha registrado o confiscado su dispositivo en cualquier aeropuerto o cruce fronterizo internacional en California. Read more
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The ACLU of California wants to hear from you if the government has searched or confiscated your device at any domestic or international airport or international border crossing in California. Read more
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November 27, 2017
Is law enforcement in your area demanding personal info from social media companies? Here's how to find out. Read more »
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November 15, 2017
These days, it seems like almost every city is launching “smart initiatives” that promise to turn data about the city into improved public services, a vibrant business community, or a new approach to challenges like public health. But it's not smart... Read more »
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A step-by-step guide to evaluating the costs and benefits of "smart city" technologies and planning for a city that truly works for all residents.Read more »
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November 3, 2017
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San Francisco — The ACLU of Northern California today sent a letter to Taylor Swift and her attorney refuting their meritless legal defamation threats against a local blogger. On Sep. 5, PopFront editor Meghan Herning wrote a post titled “ Swiftly... Read more
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October 18, 2017
A newly leaked FBI report contains troubling signs that the feds are scrutinizing and possibly surveilling Black activists in its search for potential "extremists." Read more »