Featured quotes & interviews

Interviews
Newsday - Planned New York City subway body scans for weapons draw Fourth Amendment concerns
Newsday - Planned New York City subway body scans for weapons draw Fourth Amendment concerns
EFF - S.T.O.P. is Working to ‘Ban The Scan’ in New York
EFF - S.T.O.P. is Working to ‘Ban The Scan’ in New York
Gizmodo - There's One Big Problem With the New Federal Data Privacy Bill
Gizmodo - There's One Big Problem With the New Federal Data Privacy Bill
NYCity NewsService - AI Boom Poses Threat to Trans Community, Experts Warn
NYCity NewsService - AI Boom Poses Threat to Trans Community, Experts Warn
Nonprofit Quarterly - Addressing the Risks and Harms of Artificial Intelligence by Leveraging Capital
Nonprofit Quarterly - Addressing the Risks and Harms of Artificial Intelligence by Leveraging Capital
AP - 2 Muslim women were forced to remove hijabs for mug shots. NYC will pay $17.5M to settle their suit
AP - 2 Muslim women were forced to remove hijabs for mug shots. NYC will pay $17.5M to settle their suit
The New York Times - New York to Pay $17.5 Million for Forcing Removal of Hijabs in Mug Shots
The New York Times - New York to Pay $17.5 Million for Forcing Removal of Hijabs in Mug Shots
AP - Google to purge billions of personal data records in Chrome case settlement
AP - Google to purge billions of personal data records in Chrome case settlement
The City - LISTEN: Eric Adams Embraces the Power of Magical Thinking
The City - LISTEN: Eric Adams Embraces the Power of Magical Thinking
The Byte - Amazon Abandons Grocery Stores Where You Just Walk Out With Stuff After It Turns Out Its "AI" Was Powered By 1,000 Human Contractors
The Byte - Amazon Abandons Grocery Stores Where You Just Walk Out With Stuff After It Turns Out Its "AI" Was Powered By 1,000 Human Contractors
The Intercept - Congress Has A Chance To Rein In Police Use Of Surveillance Tech
The Intercept - Congress Has A Chance To Rein In Police Use Of Surveillance Tech
City & State - Company behind gun detection tech previewed in subway faces multiple lawsuits and federal investigations
City & State - Company behind gun detection tech previewed in subway faces multiple lawsuits and federal investigations
Biometric Update - Maine district’s biometrics contract did not prioritize student data safety: ACLU
Biometric Update - Maine district’s biometrics contract did not prioritize student data safety: ACLU
Spectrum News NY 1 - Surveillance Technology Oversight Project founder talks about weapon detecting technology
Spectrum News NY 1 - Surveillance Technology Oversight Project founder talks about weapon detecting technology
amNY - AI-powered metal detectors coming to NYC subway system in pilot crime-fighting program
amNY - AI-powered metal detectors coming to NYC subway system in pilot crime-fighting program

Featured op-eds

Op-Eds
The Hill - AI is causing massive hiring discrimination based on disability
The Hill - AI is causing massive hiring discrimination based on disability
Tech Policy Press - New York’s AI Policy Falls Short On Surveillance
Tech Policy Press - New York’s AI Policy Falls Short On Surveillance
Business Insider - My Apple Vision Pro nightmare
Business Insider - My Apple Vision Pro nightmare
Tech Policy Press - There’s No Texting Away Gun Violence
Tech Policy Press - There’s No Texting Away Gun Violence
Syracuse.com - Gov. Hochul is fighting a shoplifting hoax
Syracuse.com - Gov. Hochul is fighting a shoplifting hoax
Bloomberg Law - Shifting AI Litigation Burden Would Help Plaintiffs in Court
Bloomberg Law - Shifting AI Litigation Burden Would Help Plaintiffs in Court
City & State - Sexual assault survivors in NY, your DNA can be used against you
City & State - Sexual assault survivors in NY, your DNA can be used against you
Times Union - Commentary: New York must ban digital dragnets that use cellphone data
Times Union - Commentary: New York must ban digital dragnets that use cellphone data
The Atlantic - Don’t Talk to People Like They’re Chatbots
The Atlantic - Don’t Talk to People Like They’re Chatbots
City Limits - Opinion: Unearthing the NYPD’s Secrets
City Limits - Opinion: Unearthing the NYPD’s Secrets
Fast Company - POV: Section 702’s always been rotten. Congress must trash it at expiration
Fast Company - POV: Section 702’s always been rotten. Congress must trash it at expiration
Tech Policy Press - No More Surprise NYPD Robots
Tech Policy Press - No More Surprise NYPD Robots
City Limits - Opinion: Biometric Surveillance Has No Place in New Yorkers’ Homes
City Limits - Opinion: Biometric Surveillance Has No Place in New Yorkers’ Homes
Mad in America - Students Don’t Need Spying, They Need Trust
Mad in America - Students Don’t Need Spying, They Need Trust
City Limits - Opinion: City Council Must Act to Keep NYPD Radio Transmissions Public
City Limits - Opinion: City Council Must Act to Keep NYPD Radio Transmissions Public

Featured sign-on letters

Sign On Letters
Letter Opposing the Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act (RISAA), H.R.7320
Letter Opposing the Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act (RISAA), H.R.7320
Joint letter calling on CVS and Walgreens to protect patient privacy and medical records
Joint letter calling on CVS and Walgreens to protect patient privacy and medical records
Sign-On Letter urging House Leadership to support two measures to protect American's privacy
Sign-On Letter urging House Leadership to support two measures to protect American's privacy
65 Organizations Release Statement in Opposition to Surveillance of Palestine Protests and Reauthorization of Section 702 Without Comprehensive Privacy Protections
65 Organizations Release Statement in Opposition to Surveillance of Palestine Protests and Reauthorization of Section 702 Without Comprehensive Privacy Protections
Sign-on Letter to Governor Hochul in Opposition to the Five-Point Plan
Sign-on Letter to Governor Hochul in Opposition to the Five-Point Plan
Coalition Letter to House of Representatives Opposing H.R. 7521
Coalition Letter to House of Representatives Opposing H.R. 7521
Letter Urging Governor Hochul and Legislative Leaders to Strengthen New York’s Freedom of Information Law
Letter Urging Governor Hochul and Legislative Leaders to Strengthen New York’s Freedom of Information Law
APC Joint statement on the proposed cybercrime treaty ahead of the concluding session
APC Joint statement on the proposed cybercrime treaty ahead of the concluding session
EFF Joint Statement on the Proposed Cybercrime Treaty Ahead of the Concluding Session
EFF Joint Statement on the Proposed Cybercrime Treaty Ahead of the Concluding Session
Letter: 100 civil society groups call on FCC to restore net neutrality protections
Letter: 100 civil society groups call on FCC to restore net neutrality protections
Memorandum of Support for Intros 1207-2023 and 1193-2023
Memorandum of Support for Intros 1207-2023 and 1193-2023
Sign-on Letter calling on Schumer and Jeffries to remove Section 702 Reauthorization from NDAA
Sign-on Letter calling on Schumer and Jeffries to remove Section 702 Reauthorization from NDAA
Sign-on Letter to Schumer Calling for AI Worker Protection
Sign-on Letter to Schumer Calling for AI Worker Protection
Sign-on Letter to Congress calling for AI accountability
Sign-on Letter to Congress calling for AI accountability
Sign-on Letter calling for explanation of FBI raid linked to Tucker Carlson interview
Sign-on Letter calling for explanation of FBI raid linked to Tucker Carlson interview
Sign-on Letter Opposing MLB's "Go Ahead Entry" Facial Recognition Ticketing Program
Sign-on Letter Opposing MLB's "Go Ahead Entry" Facial Recognition Ticketing Program

Featured testimony

Testimony
Statement of Corinne Worthington Before the Committee on Public Safety on Surveillance Technology Spending in the Preliminary Budget for Fiscal Year 2025
Statement of Corinne Worthington Before the Committee on Public Safety on Surveillance Technology Spending in the Preliminary Budget for Fiscal Year 2025
Statement by Nina Loshkajian and Evan Enzer Before the NYC Council for an Oversight Hearing on the Role of AI, Emerging Technology, and Computer Instruction in NYC Public Schools
Statement by Nina Loshkajian and Evan Enzer Before the NYC Council for an Oversight Hearing on the Role of AI, Emerging Technology, and Computer Instruction in NYC Public Schools
Comment of S.T.O.P. and Fight for the Future On A Request For Information Regarding Data Brokers And Other Business Practices Involving The Collection And Sale Of Consumer Information
Comment of S.T.O.P. and Fight for the Future On A Request For Information Regarding Data Brokers And Other Business Practices Involving The Collection And Sale Of Consumer Information
Statement of Shruthi Sriram Before the Committee on Technology for an Oversight Hearing on LinkNYC and the Deployment of 5G Infrastructure and Wi-Fi Connectivity in New York City
Statement of Shruthi Sriram Before the Committee on Technology for an Oversight Hearing on LinkNYC and the Deployment of 5G Infrastructure and Wi-Fi Connectivity in New York City
Statement of Albert Fox Cahn and Nina Loshkajian Before The New York City Council Committee on Technology for an Oversight Hearing on The Use of Biometric Identification Systems
Statement of Nina Loshkajian Before the Committee on Public Safety on NYPD Reporting Bills
Statement of Nina Loshkajian Before the Committee on Public Safety on NYPD Reporting Bills
Statement of Nina Loshkajian Before the Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection on the Use of Facial Recognition Technology in New York City Businesses
Statement of Nina Loshkajian Before the Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection on the Use of Facial Recognition Technology in New York City Businesses
Statement of Julian Melendi Before The Committee On Public Safety & Committee on State and Federal Legislation
Statement of Julian Melendi Before The Committee On Public Safety & Committee on State and Federal Legislation
Statement of Nina Loshkajian, Evan Enzer, and David Siffert of the Surveillance Technology Oversight Project (“S.T.O.P.”) to the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board
Statement of Nina Loshkajian, Evan Enzer, and David Siffert of the Surveillance Technology Oversight Project (“S.T.O.P.”) to the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board
Statement of Nina Loshkajian Legal Fellow Before The Committee on Public Safety, NYC Council, For a Hearing on The Mayor’s Blueprint to End Gun Violence.
Statement of Nina Loshkajian Legal Fellow Before The Committee on Public Safety, NYC Council, For a Hearing on The Mayor’s Blueprint to End Gun Violence.
Comment In Response To Public Input On Regulating Law Enforcement’s Use Of Facial Recognition Technology
Comment In Response To Public Input On Regulating Law Enforcement’s Use Of Facial Recognition Technology
Statement by S.T.O.P. Re WI BWC Pilot Program
Statement by S.T.O.P. Re WI BWC Pilot Program
Statement by Caroline Magee before the NYC Council Committee on Technology on INT. 2305-2021
Statement by Caroline Magee before the NYC Council Committee on Technology on INT. 2305-2021
Statement of Nina Loshkajian Legal Fellow Before The Committee On Public Safety, NYC Council For A Hearing On Reducing The Responsibilities Of The NYPD
Statement of Nina Loshkajian Legal Fellow Before The Committee On Public Safety, NYC Council For A Hearing On Reducing The Responsibilities Of The NYPD
S.T.O.P. Memorandum in Support of A430/S2628
S.T.O.P. Memorandum in Support of A430/S2628
Comment to NIST Re Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework
Comment to NIST Re Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework