ACLU takes on states' MATRIX database [priv]

[Declan McCullagh <declan () well com>]

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Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2004 15:32:46 -0500
From: carrie davis <carrie.l.davis () cwru edu>
Subject: the ACLU takes on MATRIX
To: Declan McCullagh <declan () well com>

Hi Declan,

I thought you and Politech readers might be interested in one of the 
projects I'm currently working on at the ACLU: MATRIX, the Multi-State 
Anti-Terrorism Information Exchange. The ACLU of Ohio issued a release & 
alert today (on our website at http://www.acluohio.org), trying to pressure 
the Ohio AG to turn over info about Ohio's participation in MATRIX. Our FOI 
requests haven't been answered, so we tried a new angle to get their 
attention. A similar approach is in use by the ACLU in the other states 
participating in MATRIX, and we have obtained some very enlightening info 
as a result (on the national website at 
http://www.aclu.org/Privacy/Privacy). Nine states have already withdrawn 
from MATRIX, and we're hoping that, with enough public outcry, it will go 
the way of TIA... or at least we can lift the veil of secrecy.

If you want any more info, let me know. I'm running point here in Ohio, and 
I would be more than happy to answer any questions or put you in touch with 
my counterparts elsewhere.

Hope you're doing well.

Best,
Carrie
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