technology

Utah Takes Steps to Protect Civil Liberties

While some might argue that the courts should later decide the appropriate balance between law enforcement's interest and personal privacy, courts have been inconsistent in their rulings, and it could take years to get a solution — if the technology is even discovered and challenged. It's up to the states to actively protect individuals' civil liberties.

James Czerniawski
| 11th Mar 2021

Op-Eds

Utah can strike a better balance to protect privacy

State Rep. Francis Gibson has introduced a new bill to tackle this issue head-on. Privacy Protection Amendments, House Bill 243, requires a public, transparent review regarding law enforcement wanting to use new surveillance technology. This enables the Legislature to ensure that the appropriate guardrails and oversight exist to protect civil liberties while still achieving public safety.

James Czerniawski
| 18th Feb 2021

2021 Bills

HB 243: A Transparent Approach to Protecting Personal Privacy

This bill requires law enforcement to proactively seek public input on surveillance technologies they wish to use.

Libertas Institute Staff
| 25th Jan 2021

Justice and Due Process

Data privacy: Is the law keeping up to tech?

Modern technology improves our lives, but is the law keeping up with it to ensure our right to privacy? The practice of "reverse warrants" suggests it's not.