Because Freedom Can't Protect Itself

Privacy

The Fourth Amendment and the personal rights it secures have a long history. At the very core stands the right of a man to retreat into his own home and there be free from unreasonable government intrusion.

— U.S. Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart

As technology provides new ways to gather information and databases proliferate, the need for privacy protections becomes more urgent. The ACLU is a national leader in working to guarantee that individuals may determine how and when others can gain access to their personal information.

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• Privacy Bill of Rights
• Military Recruitment Opt-Out Information for Students
• Answers to Frequently Asked Questions About Government Access to Personal Medical Information