Press Releases

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Assembly Passes Digital Privacy Bill with Strong Bipartisan Support

California Electronic Privacy Act Protects Californians against Warrantless Government Access To Personal Electronic Information
Issue Areas: Privacy and Technology

Tech Industry Stands with Sen. Leno to Modernize Digital Privacy Protections

California Electronic Privacy Act Protects Californians Against Warrantless Government Access to Electronic Information
Issue Areas: Privacy and Technology

Appeals Court Rules In Favor of Anonymous Speech in California Prop. 35 Case

ACLU of Northern California, EFF Prevail in Appeal Over Internet Restrictions for Registered Sex Offenders

ACLU Launches Statewide Campaign to Curb Secret Surveillance in California

Processes Must Be Followed to Ensure Public Debate, Oversight and Accountability Before Law Enforcement Acquires Surveillance Technologies
Issue Areas: Privacy and Technology

ACLU Lawsuit Challenges Warrantless Searches of Cell Phones

Suit Charges that Police Searches of Cellphones at Arrest Without a Warrant Violate Constitutional Rights of Arrestees, and their Friends, Family, and Colleagues