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Founded in 2014, the Center on Privacy & Technology is a leader at the intersection of privacy, surveillance, and civil rights.
Latest Work
“Artifice and Intelligence” blog
Executive Director Emily Tucker published a blog post about the Privacy Center's decision to drop the terms "artificial intelligence," "AI," and "machine learning" from our work. Read the whole blog here.
Emily Tucker Named New Executive Director of the Privacy Center
In February 2022, the Privacy Center welcomed as its new Executive Director Emily Tucker. She previously served as the Center's Director of Research & Advocacy and as an Adjunct Professor of Law. Read Emily's full bio.
Cynthia Khoo Quoted in an Article Published by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada
Cynthia Khoo was quoted in an article published by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada about her work on the Installing Fear project at Citizen Lab.
Panel: In Recognition of the 20th Anniversary of the Enactment of the Patriot Act
Associate Director Laura Moy participated in a panel discussion on the current state of surveillance in the US. In recognition of the 20th anniversary of enactment of the Patriot Act, the Fourth Amendment Advisory Committee is hosting a panel discussion on the current state of surveillance in the US. The panel will discuss how surveillance practices have changed over the past 20 years and what's happening now. They were joined by former Colorado Sen. and member of SSCI Mark Udall and former Virginia Rep. and House Judiciary Chair Bob Goodlatte.
Associate Cynthia Khoo as a Guest Speaker on Law Bytes
Associate Cynthia Khoo was a guest speaker on Law Bytes, "Episode 99: “They Just Seemed Not to Listen to Any of Us” – Cynthia Khoo on the Canadian Government’s Online Harms Consultation."
Associate Cynthia Khoo Interviewed in the National Post
Associate Cynthia Khoo was interviewed for an article in the National Post, "Hate speech bill won't curb freedom of expression, but enhance it, supporters argue."
A Story About the Impact of the Clinic Experience
Lt. Jordan Foley said that the Center had a impact on him that was "life-changing — it gave me all the tools I need to be a good citizen and effect change." His story demonstrates the impact of the clinic experience on those it serves.
“Operationalizing values: The hiring process” blog
Deputy Director Katie Evans published a blog detailing the Privacy Center's hiring process and what we value when searching for new candidates. Read the whole blog here.
Op-ed: Support of Bill Restricting Use of Facial Recognition by Maryland’s MVA
Founding Director Alvaro Bedoya co-authored an opinion piece published in The Baltimore Sun with Maryland Senator Clarence Lam and Maryland Delegate Dana Stein. The piece supports a bill that would add "common-sense protections to the data held" by the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA).
“Innovation illusion” blog
Associate Jameson Spivack published a blog analyzing how technological "innovation" comes with obscured human costs. Read the whole blog here.