OTI Welcomes Federal Court Decision To Uphold Maine Broadband Privacy Law
The decision is a victory for broadband privacy.
Data & Transparency
OTI Praises ‘Historic’ Vote on Broadband Infrastructure Bill
The sweeping infrastructure package would make internet service more accessible and affordable nationwide.
OTI Endorses the Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act
OTI endorses new bill that would make internet service more accessible and affordable during COVID-19 and beyond.
Improving Broadband Competition Will Take Wide-Ranging Policy Effort
Improving competition would incentivize companies to improve services, lower prices, and be more consumer-friendly.
The Santa Clara Principles During COVID-19: More Important Than Ever
OTI and EFF highlight how the Santa Clara Principles continue to serve as a guide for transparency and accountability amid the pandemic.
OTI Leads Coalition in Sending Comments to Australian Parliament on CLOUD Act Legislation
OTI and a 32-member coalition express concerns with a plan to enable surveillance data sharing between Australia and the U.S.
OTI Says FCC Report is ‘Out of Touch’ with Pandemic Reality
OTI calls out the FCC's 2020 Broadband Deployment Report as being out of touch with the reality of what's actually going on in the U.S.
Privacy Advocates Welcome FCC Action on Wireless Location Data, Criticize Slow Pace of Investigation
Reports indicate the FCC is set to impose fines on AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and Sprint for selling customer location data.
The Algorithms Behind Digital Advertising
OTI's new report explores how platforms use algorithmic tools to target and deliver ads.
Breaking Down Uber’s First Safety Transparency Report
OTI welcomes greater transparency from internet platforms around real-world harms, and highlights areas for improvement.
Digging into Facebook’s Fourth Community Standards Enforcement Report
OTI assesses the fourth edition of Facebook's Community Standards Enforcement Report.
Shining a Light on the Algorithms Behind Search Results and News Feeds
OTI's Spandana Singh introduces her new report on how platforms use AI to rank and curate content in search results and news feeds.
Americans Are Split on College Costs and Who Should Pay
Analysis of new survey data that shows both Republicans and Democrats agree that greater investment is needed to make college affordable.
Facebook’s Final Charter for Its Content Oversight Board Takes Encouraging Steps, But Fails to Prioritize Transparency and Accountability
While the Charter includes some encouraging elements, it fails to ensure a meaningful role for the Board and accountability to the public.