Press Releases
Jan 28, 2021
Washington State Rep. Shelley Kloba Introduces New Data Privacy Bill: The People’s Privacy Act
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Today, Washington state Rep. Shelley Kloba (D – Kirkland) introduced a new data privacy bill, the People’s Privacy Act (HB 1433), to provide a people-focused...
Issue Areas:
Privacy & Technology
Jul 07, 2020
Maine’s Internet Privacy Law Survives Early Challenge
Federal court recognizes states can regulate ISP data collection consistent with the First Amendment
Issue Areas:
Privacy & Technology
May 22, 2018
Emails Show How Amazon Is Selling Facial Recognition System to Law Enforcement
Broad Coalition Demands That Amazon Stop Selling Dragnet Surveillance Tool to the Government, Citing Privacy and Racial Justice Concerns
Issue Areas:
Privacy & Technology
Mar 07, 2017
ACLU Comment on Congressional Move to Allow Internet Providers to Sell Consumer Data Without Permission
WASHINGTON — The Senate introduced a resolution today that would overturn a Federal Communications Commission rule that requires internet service providers to get customers’ pe...
Issue Areas:
Privacy & Technology
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