Press Releases

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Mar 30, 2011

Proposed Law Would Upgrade Reader Privacy for the Digital Era

Reader Privacy Act Introduced to Upgrade Book Privacy for the Digital Era
Issue Areas: Privacy and Technology
Mar 29, 2011

Civil Rights Groups Call on Bay Area Police Departments to Cease Joint Operations with the FBI That Violate California Law

SFPD, OPD and others should withdraw officers from participation in the FBI’s JTTF until it is clear that officers are complying with California law
Issue Areas: Privacy and Technology
Feb 4, 2011

Privacy Groups Announce Developer Challenge for Mobile Apps

Competition Challenges Developers to Build Solutions for Mobile Privacy Concerns
Issue Areas: Privacy and Technology
Jan 28, 2011

School Officials Retract Punishment of Student Suspended for Facebook Posting

School Officials Retract Punishment of Student Suspended for Facebook Posting
Issue Areas: Privacy and Technology
Nov 23, 2010

ACLU Advises Holiday Travelers of Privacy Rights During TSA Screenings

“Know Your Options at the Airport” guide now available online
Issue Areas: Privacy and Technology
Nov 16, 2010

ACLU of Northern California Issues Privacy Considerations for Mobile Location-Based Services

Side-By-Side Comparison Outlines User Privacy in Mobile Location Apps
Issue Areas: Privacy and Technology