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Surveillance
Technology
Oversight
Project
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We practice what we preach: S.T.O.P. never sells or shares your data.
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What We Do:
S.T.O.P. fights to end discriminatory surveillance. Our team challenges both individual misconduct and broader systemic failures. We craft policies that balance new technologies and age-old rights. And we educate impacted communities on how they can protect their rights.
Litigate
S.T.O.P. serves survivors of surveillance abuse. Our virtual law firm model pairs our staff with New York’s largest law firms. Together, we take on both impact litigation and direct legal services cases, all at no cost to the client. Learn More →
Legislate
S.T.O.P. wants New York’s laws to reflect our progressive values. Our legislative priorities include the Public Oversight of Surveillance Technology (POST) Act and the Electronic Communications Privacy Act. Learn More →
Educate
S.T.O.P. empowers communities targeted by discriminatory surveillance. Our privacy trainings educate the public on how they can protect their communities from surveillance. Learn More →
Advocate
S.T.O.P. harnesses the media to hold the powerful accountable and amplify our clients’ stories. Our interviews, op-eds, and legislative testimony explain how to end surveillance abuse. Learn More →
Fighting for Privacy
Learn more about the team leading our fight for privacy and against digital discrimination.
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Join the Fight!
S.T.O.P. fights to ensure that technological advancements don’t come at the expense of age-old rights. We advocate, legislate, educate, and litigate to abolish broken and biased spy tools – but we can’t do this alone. Your donation drives meaningful and impactful change in New York City and State as we fight against the surveillance systems and technology targeting innocent communities.
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Other Ways to Donate
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Please make your check payable to “Surveillance Technology Oversight Project, Inc.” and mail it to the following address:
S.T.O.P.
40 Rector Street, 9th Floor
New York, NY 10006
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The Surveillance Technology Oversight Project, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. If your employer requires a Federal Tax Identification Number (“EIN”), please use S.T.O.P.’s EIN: 83-3646415.
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S.T.O.P.
40 Rector Street, 9th Floor
New York, NY 10006
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Please contact [email protected]
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