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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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Documents Reveal ICE Using Driver Location Data From Local Police for Deportations

March 13, 2019

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Immigrants' Rights, Technology and Civil Liberties

ICE is using mass location surveillance to target immigrants. And local governments are helping—feeding their residents’ personal information even when it violates local privacy laws or sanctuary policies. Read more »

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ACLU Supports New California Bill to Ensure Privacy for All

February 27, 2019

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Privacy and Government Surveillance, Technology and Civil Liberties

The ACLU of California and coalition partners support AB 1760, Privacy for All. The bill strengthens the 2018 California Consumer Privacy Act by protecting privacy, safety, and financial security in the digital world. Read more

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Amazon, Google, and Microsoft Are at Odds on the Dangers of Face Recognition. One of Them Is on the Right Path.

January 25, 2019

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Privacy and Government Surveillance, Technology and Civil Liberties

Amazon, Google, and Microsoft need to take responsibility for uses of their technology. Now, a nationwide coalition of civil rights organizations have demanded that they not sell face surveillance to the government. Read more »

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The FBI ‘Can Neither Confirm nor Deny’ That It Monitors Your Social Media Posts

January 17, 2019

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Privacy and Government Surveillance, Technology and Civil Liberties

In recent years, the federal government has significantly ramped up its efforts to monitor people on social media. The FBI, for one, has repeatedly acknowledged that it engages in surveillance of social media posts. So it was surprising when the... Read more »

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ACLU Comment on Amazon Shareholder Resolution Against Selling Facial Recognition to Government

January 17, 2019

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Privacy and Government Surveillance, Racial Justice, Technology and Civil Liberties

Amazon shareholders announced today that they have filed a shareholder resolution echoing widespread calls for Amazon to stop sales of facial recognition to the government. Read more

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Pressure Mounts on Amazon, Microsoft, and Google Against Selling Facial Recognition to Government

January 15, 2019

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Privacy and Government Surveillance, Technology and Civil Liberties

A coalition of over 85 racial justice, faith, and civil, human, and immigrants’ rights groups today sent letters to Microsoft, Amazon, and Google demanding the companies commit not to sell face surveillance technology to the government. Read more

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ACLU Comment on Google’s Commitment Not to Sell a Facial Recognition Surveillance Product

December 13, 2018

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Privacy and Government Surveillance, Technology and Civil Liberties

Google announced that they, unlike Amazon and Microsoft, will not release facial recognition technology. The ACLU called on other companies to follow suit. Read more

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Amazon’s Disturbing Plan to Add Face Surveillance to Your Front Door

December 12, 2018

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Privacy and Government Surveillance, Technology and Civil Liberties

Amazon’s patent application for doorbell cameras provides a roadmap for the company’s vision of a surveillance-heavy future. Read more »

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Why It’s More Important Than Ever to Protect Privacy and Free Speech: The ACLU Business Guide

October 24, 2018

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Free Speech, Privacy and Government Surveillance, Technology and Civil Liberties

Tech Companies are under a microscope and the stakes couldn’t be higher – for democracy, for consumers, and for their bottom line. This guide gives businesses expert advice on how to navigate this landscape. Read more »

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Amazon Met With ICE Officials to Market Its Facial Recognition Product

October 24, 2018

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Immigrants' Rights, Technology and Civil Liberties

It was recently discovered that Amazon is marketing its face surveillance product "Rekgonition" to Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Read more »

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About Amazon's dangerous new facial recognition tech... Read more

SB 1186 can restores CA's power to fight secret surveillance... Learn more

ACLU Business Guide: How Companies Can Protect Privacy and Free... Read More

A Smart Surveillance guide for communities. Download

Documents Reveal ICE Using Driver Location Data From Local Police for Deportations

ACLU Supports New California Bill to Ensure Privacy for All

Amazon, Google, and Microsoft Are at Odds on the Dangers of Face Recognition. One of Them Is on the Right Path.

The FBI ‘Can Neither Confirm nor Deny’ That It Monitors Your Social Media Posts

ACLU Comment on Amazon Shareholder Resolution Against Selling Facial Recognition to Government

Pressure Mounts on Amazon, Microsoft, and Google Against Selling Facial Recognition to Government

ACLU Comment on Google’s Commitment Not to Sell a Facial Recognition Surveillance Product

Amazon’s Disturbing Plan to Add Face Surveillance to Your Front Door

Why It’s More Important Than Ever to Protect Privacy and Free Speech: The ACLU Business Guide

Amazon Met With ICE Officials to Market Its Facial Recognition Product

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About Amazon's dangerous new facial recognition tech... Read more

SB 1186 can restores CA's power to fight secret surveillance... Learn more

ACLU Business Guide: How Companies Can Protect Privacy and Free... Read More

A Smart Surveillance guide for communities. Download

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