OTI Takes on RightsCon 2018
OTI attended RightsCon 2018, the seventh iteration of the world’s leading conference on human rights in the digital age.
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OTI Opposes the Preventing Emerging Threats Act of 2018 (S. 2836)
The Preventing Emerging Threats Act of 2018 would threaten Americans’ civil liberties and property rights.
Locked In: OTI Supports the ENCRYPT Act
OTI supports the ENCRYPT Act as a strong move in the fight against encryption backdoors.
OTI Urges Senate to Reject Anti-Consumer NDAA Amendment
Senator Pat Toomey may introduce an amendment that would codify the REINS Act.
Civil Society Urges Another Inspector General Investigation After FBI Encryption Misrepresentations
OTI and a coalition of civil society organizations ask for an investigation into the FBI's misrepresentation of encrypted devices.
5/31 FCC Comments on Mid-Band NOI
Powering the Cities of the Future with Blockchain
City governments around the world are looking to harness blockchain for better governance.
The Inspector General Should Investigate the FBI’s Crypto Credibility
The FBI no longer has any credibility when it comes to the feasibility of or the need for encryption backdoors.
5/30 FCC Ex Parte Letter with Public Interest Spectrum Coalition Urging FCC to Resist Changes to CBRS Licensing
California Senate Takes Big Step Toward Restoring Californians’ Net Neutrality Protections
The California Senate passed a bill that would implement strong net neutrality rules in California.
OTI Joins Amicus Brief in Hately v. Watts
OTI joined the Center for Democracy and Technology and the Electronic Frontier Foundation to file an amicus brief for Hatley v. Watts
OTI to State: Abandon “Extreme” Social Media Vetting
OTI and coalition sent comments to the State Department urging it to abandon its proposal to collect social media data of visa applicants.
Breaking: FBI Admits its Claims of “Going Dark” Were Overblown, Based on Bad Math
The Washington Post reported that the FBI has been overstating the number of encrypted mobile devices that it could not unlock in 2017.
BTA Convenes Inaugural Blockchain Summit at Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center
On May 7, the BTA brought together 17 top leaders from government, tech, and civil society at Bellagio, Italy for a landmark summit.
OTI Applauds Senate Vote to Protect Net Neutrality
Today's Senate vote reflects what we've been hearing from millions of Americans for months: the desire for strong net neutrality rules.