Government Surveillance
OTI Endorses Bill Limiting Corporate Use of Facial Recognition and Other Biometric Data
We need clear limits on the collection and use of biometric data.
State COVID Privacy Bills: The Good, the Bad, and the Nonexistent
Which states are adhering to privacy and equity principles as they develop and deploy COVID-19 tech tools?
Congress Considers Three Bills Addressing Privacy Protections During COVID-19 Crisis
Comparing three COVID-19 data privacy bills against civil rights and data privacy principles signed by OTI and over 80 partners.
Statement in Support of D.C. Technology Ban
Facial recognition and IMSI-catchers pose a significant threat to the civil rights and civil liberties of all District residents.
OTI Endorses Facial Recognition Technology Moratorium Bill
OTI endorses the Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act, urges Congress to move swiftly on this overdue legislation.
Companies Are Halting Law Enforcement Use of Facial Recognition Technology; Lawmakers Should Act Now
Lawmakers should take action against law enforcement use of facial recognition tech—companies already are.
OTI Applauds Senate’s Strengthening of Civil Liberties in USA FREEDOM Reauthorization Act, Calls on House to Follow
OTI applauds the Senate's passage of a civil liberties-strengthening amendment to surveillance legislation, urging the House to follow suit.
OTI Welcomes the Public Health Emergency Privacy Act
OTI welcomes a bill to address the threats posed by plans to gather millions' personal information as part of pandemic response efforts.
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.
Technology Can Play a Role in Managing COVID-19. But We Need to Get the Policies Right.
OTI director Sarah Morris on the tech and policy challenges we need to get right as we respond to COVID-19.
OTI and Coalition Oppose D.C. Department of Transportation’s New Rules Requiring Scooter and E-Bike Companies to Share Location Information
OTI and coalition partners oppose DDOT's new location-sharing rules for scooter and e-bike companies, noting serious privacy concerns.
OTI Calls on Congress to Use Extension on USA FREEDOM Reauthorization Act to Add Civil Liberties Safeguards
OTI calls on Congress to use this extension to strengthen the reforms in the USA FREEDOM Reauthorization Act bill.