Matthew Guariglia

Policy Analyst at EFF

Historian. Surveillance & Tech Policy @EFF. Visiting Scholar @ Emory. Book: Police and the Empire City @DukePress. Views=own.

Articles

IRS-ICE Immigrant Data Sharing Agreement Betrays Data Privacy And Taxpayers’ Trust

5 days ago | techdirt.com | Matthew Guariglia |Saira Hussain

In an unprecedented move, the U.S. Department of Treasury and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently reached an agreement allowing the IRS to share with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) taxpayer information of certain immigrants. The redacted 15-page memorandum of understanding (MOU) was exposed in a court case, Centro de Trabajadores Unidos v.
IRS-ICE Immigrant Data Sharing Agreement Betrays Data Privacy and Taxpayers’ Trust

2 weeks ago | eff.org | Matthew Guariglia |Saira Hussain

In an unprecedented move, the U.S. Department of Treasury and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently reached an agreement allowing the IRS to share with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) taxpayer information of certain immigrants. The redacted 15-page memorandum of understanding (MOU) was exposed in a court case, Centro de Trabajadores Unidos v.
Anchorage Police Department: AI-Generated Police Reports Don’t Save Time

1 month ago | techdirt.com | Matthew Guariglia

The Anchorage Police Department (APD) has concluded its three-month trial of Axon’s Draft One, an AI system that uses audio from body-worn cameras to write narrative police reports for officers—and has decided not to retain the technology. Axon touts this technology as “force multiplying,” claiming it cuts in half the amount of time officers usually spend writing reports—but APD disagrees.
Announcing EFF’s New Exhibit on Border Surveillance and Accompanying Events

1 month ago | eff.org | Matthew Guariglia

Share It Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Copy link EFF has created a traveling exhibit, “Border Surveillance: Places, People, and Technology,” which will make its debut at the Angel Island Immigration Station historical site this spring. The exhibition on Angel Island in San Francisco Bay will run from April 2, 2025 through May 28, 2025. We would especially like to thank the Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation and Angel Island State Park for their collaboration.
Anchorage Police Department: AI-Generated Police Reports Don’t Save Time

2 months ago | eff.org | Matthew Guariglia

The Anchorage Police Department (APD) has concluded its three-month trial of Axon’s Draft One, an AI system that uses audio from body-worn cameras to write narrative police reports for officers—and has decided not to retain the technology. Axon touts this technology as “force multiplying,” claiming it cuts in half the amount of time officers usually spend writing reports—but APD disagrees.
Yes, You Have The Right To Film ICE

2 months ago | techdirt.com | Saira Hussain |Sophia Cope |Matthew Guariglia

Across the United States, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has already begun increasing enforcement operations, including highly publicized raids. As immigrant communities, families, allies, and activists think about what can be done to shift policy and protect people, one thing is certain: similar to filming the police as they operate, you have the right to film ICE, as long as you are not obstructing official duties.
Utah Bill Aims to Make Officers Disclose AI-Written Police Reports

2 months ago | eff.org | Matthew Guariglia

Share It Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Copy link A bill headed to the Senate floor in Utah would require officers to disclose if a police report was written by generative AI. The bill, S.B. 180, requires a department to have a policy governing the use of AI.
Google is on the Wrong Side of History

Feb 13, 2025 | eff.org | Matthew Guariglia

Google continues to show us why it chose to abandon its old motto of “Don’t Be Evil,” as it becomes more and more enmeshed with the military-industrial complex. Most recently, Google has removed four key points from its AI principles.
Yes, You Have the Right to Film ICE

Feb 12, 2025 | eff.org | Saira Hussain |Sophia Cope |Matthew Guariglia

Across the United States, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has already begun increasing enforcement operations, including highly publicized raids. As immigrant communities, families, allies, and activists think about what can be done to shift policy and protect people, one thing is certain: similar to filming the police as they operate, you have the right to film ICE, as long as you are not obstructing official duties.
When Platforms and the Government Unite, Remember What’s Private and What Isn’t

Feb 12, 2025 | eff.org | Thorin Klosowski |Matthew Guariglia

For years now, there has been some concern about the coziness between technology companies and the government. Whether a company complies with casual government requests for data, requires a warrant, or even fights overly-broad warrants has been a canary in the digital coal mine during an era where companies may know more about you than your best friends and families.