About Citizens for Privacy and Security

Citizens for Privacy and Security (CPS) is a nonprofit dedicated to ensuring surveillance technologies serve public safety without eroding civil liberties. We partner with communities, policymakers, and tech leaders to promote transparent, fair, and accountable FRT deployments.

• Advocating for robust legal frameworks
• Conducting public impact assessments
• Educating on digital rights and surveillance ethics

Our Goals

• Raise awareness about FRT’s societal risks
• Foster data‑driven, human‑centered policy
• Ensure transparency, accountability, and fairness

Works Cited (MLA)

• Almeida, Denise, et al. “The Ethics of Facial Recognition Technologies, Surveillance, and Accountability in an Age of Artificial Intelligence: A Comparative Analysis of US, EU, and UK Regulatory Frameworks.” AI And Ethics, vol. 2, no. 3, July 2021, pp. 377–87. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43681-021-00077-w.
• European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights. “Facial Recognition Technology: Fundamental Rights Considerations in the Context of Law Enforcement.” FRA Focus, 2019. fra.europa.eu/sites/default/files/fra_uploads/fra-2019-facial-recognition-technology-focus-paper-1_en.pdf.
• “GAO-24-107372 Facial Recognition Technology.” U.S. Government Accountability Office, 8 Mar. 2024. www.gao.gov/assets/d24107372.
• Lynch, Nessa. “Facial Recognition Technology in Policing and Security—Case Studies in Regulation.” Laws, vol. 13, no. 3, June 2024, p. 35. https://doi.org/10.3390/laws13030035.
• Mobilio. “Your Face Is Not New to Me – Regulating the Surveillance Power of Facial Recognition Technologies.” Internet Policy Review, 13 Sept. 2022. policyreview.info/articles/analysis/your-face-is-not-new-to-me#:
• Wang, Xukang, et al. “Beyond Surveillance: Privacy, Ethics, and Regulations in Face Recognition Technology.” Frontiers in Big Data, vol. 7, July 2024. https://doi.org/10.3389/fdata.2024.1337465.