THE FRONTIER OF PRIVACY

THE FRONTIER OF PRIVACY

People on the western frontier have long cherished the freedom wide-open spaces affords and the right to simply be left alone. But as new frontiers of technology have emerged, so have new threats to these western values.

THE MISSION

Frontier of Privacy is an initiative to preserve the individual rights of all Montanans in the new frontiers opened by technology.

Frontier of Privacy will shine a light on government use of Montanan’s digital and biometric information and clear the path for reforms that balance protecting the rights of individuals while encouraging an environment of permissionless innovation.

The Latest

Two Opportunities To Secure Privacy In Montana

Two Opportunities To Secure Privacy In Montana

"Privacy–it’s something deeply entwined with what it means to be a Montanan, but in today’s ever changing technological landscape there are constantly new threats to our right to privacy."

By Tanner Avery

Securing Montanan’s Right to Privacy

Securing Montanan’s Right to Privacy

"So far, the committee has confirmed our suspicions: Montanans who apply for government benefits or receive a driver’s license are vulnerable to law enforcement searches of their biometric information with little legislative oversight."

By Tanner Avery

Support For Facial Recognition Restrictions Grows

Support For Facial Recognition Restrictions Grows

Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle now recognize that Montana’s lack of uniform and transparent restrictions on how government agencies can use facial recognition poses a serious threat to the privacy of Montanans.

By Tanner Avery