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Mass Surveillance in the Trump Era
The Trump administration is weaponizing technology to build a mass-surveillance state.
By Lisa White
Drone surveillance is creepy, and it’s against the law
For the past six years, Sonoma County's code enforcement section has run an ever-expanding drone surveillance program. They’ve launched more than 700 low-altitude flights that monitor and record residents, their homes and the areas surrounding them.
By Matt Cagle
ACLU Sues Sonoma County over Code Enforcement’s Runaway Drone Spying Program
The ACLU Foundation of Northern California has filed a lawsuit to block Sonoma County code inspectors from using drones to conduct surveillance of people's homes without a warrant.
By Tammerlin Drummond
Steps Companies Can and Should Take to Protect People in the Current Political Climate
The last thing any company wants is a reputation for selling out their users or putting them in harm’s way. We’ve put together a series of recommendations.
By Nicole A. Ozer
Trump is Coming, This Time with Artificial Intelligence. Our New Report Will Help Us Meet the Moment
The report, "Seeing Through Surveillance," and its accompanying materials, provide lawmakers and community members with the knowledge and tools they need to build a firewall that keeps people safe.
By Nicole A. Ozer, Matt Cagle
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