Change Is Coming to Internet Platforms. The Supreme Court May Lead the Charge.
David Morar on the Supreme Court's first foray into the world of Section 230.
Data Privacy
AI Discrimination in Hiring, and What We Can Do About It
AI-facilitated discriminatory hiring hurts people of color, women, people with disabilities, and society as a whole. How can we do better?
OTI Supports ADPPA, Urges House Vote on Badly Needed Privacy Legislation
The ADPPA is the best opportunity we have had to pass comprehensive consumer privacy reform.
Better Data Sharing for Benefits Delivery
Improved data sharing could make government benefits more accessible to those who qualify.
OTI Condemns Rollback of Privacy Rights in Supreme Court’s Dobbs Ruling
The Court’s decision creates new and egregious privacy threats stemming from unprecedented digital surveillance.
We Don’t Have to Sacrifice Encryption to Achieve Messaging Interoperability
Doing right by people’s privacy will take time. It’s worth it.
We Need to Rein In Surveillance Advertising, But We Need to Do It Right
Proposals to ban surveillance advertising stem from valid concerns, but don't come without risks.
In the Absence of Federal Regulation, State and Local Movements are Pushing for Algorithmic Accountability
These local bills and efforts are valuable mechanisms for safeguarding consumers and citizens in the short term.
OTI Congratulates Alvaro Bedoya on FTC Confirmation
Professor Bedoya's expertise and dedication to the public interest are precisely what the American people need in an FTC commissioner.
Big Money for Broadband, A Risky Connection for You
ISPs sell your personal data and put profits ahead of privacy. Regulations can help.
OTI Urges Schumer to Schedule Votes for FCC and FTC Nominees
Ms. Sohn and Mr. Bedoya will hit the ground running once confirmed. The United States Senate is the only remaining hurdle.
OTI Strongly Opposes Reintroduced EARN IT Act
Rather than addressing the systemic challenges at the root of the crisis, the bill chooses to undermine encryption.
OTI Urges Senate Panel to Advance FCC, FTC Nominees
Confirming Sohn and Bedoya would break barriers and help the federal government better reflect the people it serves.