Hannah Zhao

Jan 24, 2025 | eff.org | Hannah Zhao

Last week, EFF, along with the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan, ACLU, and ACLU of Michigan, filed an amicus brief in People v. Carson in the Supreme Court of Michigan, challenging the constitutionality of the search warrant of Mr. Carson's smart phone. In this case, Mr. Carson was arrested for stealing money from his neighbor's safe with a co-conspirator. A few months later, law enforcement applied for a search warrant for Mr. Carson's cell phone.

Dec 29, 2024 | eff.org | Hannah Zhao

We've been fighting against aerial surveillance for decades because we recognize the immense threat from Big Brother in the sky. Even if you’re behind within the confines of your backyard, you are exposed to eyes from above. Aerial surveillance was first conducted with manned aircrafts, which the Supreme Court held was permissible without a warrant in a couple of cases the 1980s. But, as we’ve argued to courts, drones have changed the equation.

Oct 28, 2024 | medium.com | Hannah Zhao

Hannah Zhao·Follow8 min read·--As an aspiring data analyst passionate about extracting insights from complex datasets, I’ve created this dashboard to explore how religious affiliation influences student behavior and mental health on university campuses. Through this analysis, I aim to demonstrate my data visualization, statistical analysis, and storytelling skills, making it an informative read for anyone interested in data-driven decision-making.

Oct 22, 2024 | eff.org | Hannah Zhao

When someone is placed on location monitoring for one purpose, it does not justify law enforcement’s access to that information for a completely different purpose without a proper warrant. EFF joined the Committee for Public Counsel Services, ACLU, ACLU of Massachusetts, and the Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, in filing an amicus brief in the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, in Commonwealth v. Govan, arguing just that.

Sep 19, 2024 | azcentral.com | Hannah Zhao

The Scottsdale Police Department’s rollout of a drone first-responder program renews concerns that all local residents are being put under dragnet surveillance, even in their own backyards. Like many law enforcement agencies elsewhere, the Scottsdale Police Department seems to be in a headlong rush to expand use of unmanned aerial vehicles to collect personal information.