Inmate and arrest data will likely remain available in a variety of formats online. Unfortunately, those identified in the data may face long-term impact even after they have “paid their debt” to society.
Continue readingBalancing post-conviction data and privacy
Many states publish inmate databases online, but standards for sharing these resources with the public don’t exist — causing discrepancies in how governments approach them.
Continue readingHow governments are safely opening up microdata
Opening up sensitive or private data can be a challenging or risky endeavor. But there are a number of strategies that governments employ to balance openness and protectiveness.
Continue readingHow to protect privacy when releasing open data
As we improve data quality, we also achieve better control over sensitive information.
Continue readingThe right to see
Video has become our trusted third party to police-civilian disputes. To improve police accountability policies, we need to make sure we hold on to our right to see the video of these events.
Continue readingBan on secret backdoor searches of American’s data passes the House (again)
Good news for surveillance reform: An amendment that would end secret, warrantless surveillance on Americans' information just passed the House.
Continue readingSunlight and 26 others call for an end to secret, warrantless searches of Americans’ data
The Sunlight Foundation is joining a coalition that's demanding an end to secret, warrantless searches of Americans' data.
Continue readingRepresentatives prove they aren’t done with surveillance reform
A series of amendments to the USA FREEDOM Act proves that the House isn't done with surveillance reform.
Continue readingSenate rejects USA Freedom Act: A positive step for surveillance reform
After a Capitol Hill spectacle from Sen. Rand Paul, we're happy to see lawmakers fighting for surveillance reform and proud to be part of an effort that strengthens transparency around Americans' privacy.
Continue readingSens. Paul and Wyden may be stopping “clean” reauthorization of Section 215 right now
Sen. Rand Paul, with the aid of his Senate colleagues, may have stopped Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's PATRIOT Act extension bills (if the filibuster lasts until midnight) from consideration before Memorial Day.
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