FTC Announces Historic, Yet Insufficient, Settlement with Facebook for Privacy Violations
The FTC has stepped up its privacy enforcement, but further action is necessary to create meaningful change.
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AG Barr Fails to Recognize that Encryption Protects Against Real-World Harms in Re-Packaged Call for Encryption Back Doors
OTI opposes any effort by law enforcement to force tech companies to compromise their encryption algorithms.
Promoting Greater Fairness, Accountability, and Transparency Around Algorithmic Decision-Making in Content Moderation
As platforms increasingly turn to AI to moderate content online, OTI looks at the challenges ahead.
OTI Applauds Passage of Pro-Consumer Amendments
OTI applauds passage of pro-consumer amendments that will promote digital equity, protect consumer rights, and block harmful FCC proposals.
OTI Urges FTC to Strengthen Broadband Data, Consumer Privacy
OTI urged the FTC to improve the federal government’s broadband data and consumer privacy protections.
Civil Rights, Civil Liberties, and Consumer Groups Urge Congress to Protect Marginalized Communities from Discriminatory Privacy Abuses
OTI joined 25 civil society organizations in urging Congress to pass comprehensive privacy reforms to protect marginalized communities.
State Legislatures Still Care about Broadband Privacy
As a strong proponent of broadband privacy, OTI submitted two letters supporting Maine's and Montana's recently proposed bills.
LA Department of Transportation Must Address Serious Privacy Threats Posed by Collection of Highly Detailed Scooter and Bike Location Data
LADOT needs to address the serious privacy and civil liberties issues before moving forward with any further stages of this policy.
Court Ruling in Hately v. Watts to Affirm Strong Privacy Protections for Email Data
OTI welcomes the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals’ opinion in Hately v. Watts that upholds privacy protections for online content.
OTI and Over 40 Civil Rights, Civil Liberties, and Consumer Groups Call on Congress to Address Data-Driven Discrimination
OTI and 42 other civil society organizations told Congress it must protect civil rights, equity, equal opportunity in the digital ecosystem.
Ranking Digital Rights Corporate Accountability Index To Ensure Respect For Users’ Digital Rights
Investors urge tech companies to use Ranking Digital Rights Corporate Accountability Index to ensure respect for users digital rights.