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.
Data Privacy
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.
Ready for RightsCon!
Join us at the OTI and RDR sessions at RightsCon!
The Secure Data Act is the Right Answer to the Encryption Backdoor Debate
OTI supports a new bill that would be a "win" for stronger encryption.
The Feeling of Being Watched
Assia Boundaoui follows the painful uncovering of one of the largest counterterrorism investigations ever conducted in the U.S. before 9/11.
OTI’s 2017 in Review
What Mark Zuckerberg Didn’t Tell Congress
Facebook is one of the least transparent social media companies when it comes to personal data and privacy issues.
Facebook has been too casual about data for too long
One lesson is that transparency with the public about all policies affecting users’ rights to privacy & expression is essential.
We need to wake up to the existential threat surveillance capitalism poses to democracy
Privacy, and individual control over one’s data and content, must be baked into the design of the platforms & services people depend upon.
Raising the Standard
We’re excited to announce the launch of our new “Raising the Standard” project.
Facebook Scrutinized For Its Data Sharing With Cambridge Analytica
Rebecca MacKinnon was interviewed on NPR's Morning Edition about the misuse of Facebook data by third parties.
Biometric Tracking of U.S. Citizens at the Border Poses Significant Risks to Privacy
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has expanded its program to require international travelers to submit to a biometric face scan.
“Smart” TVs Aren’t So Smart About Your Privacy
As everyday consumer appliances and devices are increasingly connected to the internet, concerns about privacy and security are mounting.
Working With State and Local Governments To Keep Open Internet Protections Alive
In the ongoing fight for net neutrality, OTI will continue to work with states and localities to reinstate protections wherever possible.