White House faces deeply skeptical Congress as it advocates for controversial surveillance tool
Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which expires in December, is in perhaps its most precarious position yet.
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Illinois’ biometric privacy law provides blueprint as states seek to curb data collection
An estimated 17 pieces of privacy legislation backed by both Democrats and Republicans are pending across the country.
Wikimedia wants the Supreme Court to hear case over NSA surveillance. Here’s what’s at stake.
The case over the National Security Agency's digital monitoring activities could have major implications for the future of government spying.
Clearview AI agrees to not sell its facial recognition database to private companies
The landmark ruling also stops free trials to police without approval.
Documents shed light on ID.me’s messaging to states about powerful facial recognition tech
Privacy groups are pushing states to drop the technology provider.
Rights groups ask Supreme Court to review warrantless searches at border
The issue has long been a concern for civil liberties groups and press advocates.
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Warrantless searches of devices at border allowed, appeals court finds
Privacy advocates are denouncing the ruling.
ACLU sues FBI for information about its encryption-cracking skills
The civil liberties group wants the feds to come clean about the capabilities of the Electronic Device Analysis Unit (EDAU).
Lame-duck versions of TikTok and WeChat are definitely a problem, security experts say
The Trump administration's restrictions on Americans' abilities to update Chinese-owned TikTok and WeChat could degrade user security further, experts say.
Privacy groups are still trying to get documents unsealed in Facebook encryption case
The ACLU and EFF say a failure to clarify the legal requirements for giving authorities access to encrypted communications would set a dangerous precedent.