Bio
Matt Cagle () is a Technology and Civil Liberties Attorney at the 桃子视频of Northern California, where he works on digital rights issues, including privacy, surveillance, and free speech. Matt focuses on ensuring modern digital systems 鈥� be they private platforms or public projects 鈥� are publicly debated and implemented with equality and justice in mind. This includes work on the use of surveillance technology by local police, and the promotion of best practices for online platforms. Prior to joining the 桃子视频full-time, Matt worked in private practice advising startups on privacy issues. He holds degrees from the University of Arizona and Stanford Law School, where he was a member editor of the Stanford Journal of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties.
Featured work
Oct 11, 2016
Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Provided Data Access for a Surveillance Product Marketed to Target Activists of Color
May 26, 2016
The Government Is Trying to Influence Speech on Social Media 鈥� But How?
May 11, 2016
Twitter Should Refuse to Sell Your Tweets to Local Law Enforcement
Jan 27, 2016
Documents Reveal Anaheim, CA Has Surprisingly Robust Surveillance Arsenal For Small City
Oct 3, 2014
Facebook Apologizes for Real Name Policy鈥檚 Impact, But No Real Changes Yet
Feb 19, 2014
AT&T's First Transparency Report Reveals Warrantless Demands for Customer Data
Sep 9, 2013
Does your local government have a 鈥渂lack budget鈥� too?
Jul 22, 2013
Use of Automated License Plate Readers Expanding in Northern California, and Data is Shared With Feds
Jun 18, 2013
Call Logs? Try Kilowatts: Reports Reveal Demands for California Energy Data
