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Are you “suspicious”? Your government may think so.

Sarah Davies, ACLU-WA Internet Operations Manager
Monday, July 19th, 2010 at 12:03 pm
Have you ever taken a picture of a building? Have you ever jotted down a note while walking? Attended a political event? If so, your information may be in a government file, because the government may consider these activites to be suspicious. Learn more about what the government is learning about you. Take our quiz to get informed and get involved in the fight. Read More »
 
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Government Surveillance Without Suspicion: Watching the Watchers

Randy Tyler
Thursday, June 10th, 2010 at 11:46 am
Government surveillance of political activists without any suspicion of wrongdoing is unfortunately all too familiar, but recent events and evidence show that the problem is increasingly widespread.

The ACLU-WA is working to keep its fingers on the pulse of the surveillance state and ensure that laws and policies are in place to safeguard our civil liberties. To help you see the big picture, we’ve created a new feature on our website highlighting what we've learned so far.

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Automated License Plate Recognition: The Newest Threat to Your Privacy When You Travel

Brian Alseth, ACLU-WA Technology and Liberty Program Director
Wednesday, May 26th, 2010 at 8:31 am
Law enforcement agencies around the country and across the state have a powerful new tool to effortlessly identify and track you while you drive, and it is a real threat to your privacy. In other words, the cops want to data-mine your driving habits. Read More »
 
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"My Car, My Privacy" Bill Becomes Law

May 14, 2009
You should have to give up all your privacy rights when you travel by car. A new ACLU-backed law passed by the 2009 legislature has moved Washington to the forefront of states in protecting the privacy of vehicle owners. Read More »
 
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Video Surveillance in Seattle. Is it a good idea?

October 18, 2010
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ACLU Opposes Putting Police Surveillance Cameras in Parks

Installation of police surveillance cameras would put the activities of law-abiding park users under the watchful eye of government and would not deter crime. Read More »
 
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ACLU Releases FBI Documents on Activities of Peace Group in Spokane

The ACLU has obtained FBI documents about the Peace and Justice Action League of Spokane, a nonviolent group. The records request was part of an effort to learn about possible government surveillance of peaceful protest groups. Read More »
 
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Governor Gregoire Signs Bill Rejecting READ ID

Governor Signs Bill Rejecting REAL ID

April 18, 2007
Washington joins Maine, Idaho, Arkansas and Montana in adopting measures to reject REAL ID, a new federal identification system that would create a de facto national ID card. Read More »
 

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Learn More About RFID

A primer on Radio Frequency Identification and its risks to privacy. Read More »
 
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