Adam Schwartz
Senior staff attorney at the Electronic Frontier Foundation focused on privacy and civil liberties in the digital age, and co-author of the guide Digital Privacy at the U.S. Border.
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Apr 8, 2026 • 39min
How License Plate Readers Are Normalizing Mass Surveillance
Adam Schwartz, Privacy Litigation Director at the Electronic Frontier Foundation, explains how surveillance tools spread beyond their original purpose. He discusses license plate readers, drones, cell-site simulators, and DNA collection. The conversation covers mission creep, real-world overreach like traffic tickets and protest tracking, and how communities can push back.
Mar 29, 2017 • 0sec
Protecting Your Privacy at the US Border
Adam Schwartz, Senior Staff Attorney at the Electronic Frontier Foundation who fights for digital privacy and civil liberties. He explains why U.S. border searches of phones and laptops are increasing. He describes what counts as the border, how immigration status changes risk, and practical steps to prepare devices, handle inspections, and preserve legal options.
