For LGBTQ Youth, Truly Equitable Internet Access Requires End-to-End Encryption
LGBTQ youth often manage to whom and in what contexts they are "out." We need end-to-end encryption to protect their privacy.
Cybersecurity
Are State-sponsored Cyber Attacks Covered by Your Insurance?
Merck pharmaceutical company wants its insurance company to pay for damages from the NotPetya malware hit.
OTI and SNV Release Report on Surveillance Reforms to Restore EU-U.S. Data Transfers
OTI and SNV review recent surveillance reforms and recommend steps governments can take to restore trust in international data sharing.
Cybersecurity Research Should Not Be A Crime
We need unambiguous, permanent protections for good-faith security research, including long-overdue updates to the CFAA and DMCA.
The U.S.’s New Controls on Israel’s Notorious Spyware Company
Israel needs to rein in NSO Group—but even with the Biden administration’s help, it’s unclear if they ever will.
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A Technical Explainer on Apple’s Concerning Privacy Changes
OTI explains the tech behind Apple's concerning privacy changes, and how the changes create a framework for potential mass surveillance.
Biden Took the First Step on National Cybersecurity Standards. Congress Needs to Follow Through.
Federal government cyber standards can help raise the bar for consumers, but only Congress can truly regulate the market.
Van Buren Decision Provides (Some) Much-Needed Clarity Around Hacking Law
While we hoped for more clarity for security researchers, the Court was right to interpret "authorized access" narrowly.
OTI Releases Surveillance Reform Roadmap to Restore the Privacy Shield
Recommends U.S. surveillance reforms to respond to the invalidation of the EU/U.S. Privacy Shield.
Biden’s Peloton Raised Security Concerns at The White House. Is It Secure Enough for Yours?
Finding out is a challenge.
How will China’s privacy law apply to the Chinese state?
Launching First-Ever Cyber Citizenship Partnership to Support Educators & Build Resilience to Disinformation
Misinformation and disinformation is quickly becoming a national security issue. How can we prepare teachers and schools to fight back?
