Twitter’s Latest Transparency Report Sheds New Light on Content Moderation, But More Work Remains To Be Done
This report is an important development that has solidified the issuance of transparency reports as an industry best practice.
Data Privacy
NTIA’s Consumer Privacy Proposal is a Good Start but Needs Improvements
OTI filed comments with the NTIA weighing in on the development of the administration’s approach to consumer privacy.
OTI Announces Staff Transitions
Open Technology Institute names Sarah Morris as new Deputy Director, and adds two new Policy Staff, Becky Chao and Spandana Singh.
Arizona State University and OTI Launch “AI Policy Futures”
New project uses science fiction as a tech policy tool.
Principles for Privacy Legislation
Thirty-four civil rights, consumer, and privacy organizations unite to release principles for privacy legislation.
Investor Update: Lessons From 2018’s Crash Course on Digital Rights
Our 2018 Investor Update reviews key developments of the past year and their relationship to the RDR Index findings and methodology.
Senate Commerce Should Have Heard Consumer Voices in One-Sided Privacy Hearing
The Senate Commerce Committee's hearing on data privacy omitted consumer voices. As a result, it held little value for the public.
OTI Submits Comments to the Federal Trade Commission Regarding Broadband and Privacy
The comments were submitted as the FTC seeks comment and hold hearings on competition and consumer protection in the 21st century.
Vermont and the District of Columbia Show a Renewed Interest in Broadband Privacy
In August, OTI submitted comments to Vermont’s Attorney General and the District of Columbia Office of Cable TV regarding broadband privacy.
New America Joins Coalition Offering Recommendations to New York’s Task Force on Automated Decision Systems
The NYC task force can serve as a national model for other cities looking to establish practices for ethical use of artificial intelligence.
New America’s Open Technology Institute Joins Coalition Condemning Use of Algorithmic Risk Assessments for Pretrial Detention
OTI opposes the use of tools that are based on artificial intelligence to decide whether individuals should be incarcerated before trial.
OTI Applauds Justice Department’s Decision to Appeal AT&T/Time Warner Ruling
Today, the U.S. Department of Justice announced it will appeal a June ruling that allowed AT&T to acquire Time Warner Inc.
A Tech Intro to Data Portability
Data portability has been a big topic of discussion in the wake of the Cambridge Analytica scandal.