Rep. Trahan Publishes Blueprint for Updating the Privacy Act, Reflecting OTI’s Recommendations
OTI supports the blueprint’s guidance.
Data Privacy
IRS Data Mistake Breaks the Social Contract with Americans, Says OTI
OTI on the IRS improperly sharing Americans’ confidential tax information.
Protect Data to Preserve Public Trust: Know Your State’s Rights
New resources to help state data holders and users navigate federal pressure and mounting requests.
Top 6 Digital Safety and Privacy Tips for Advocacy Orgs
To guard against digital harms for community members, staff & volunteers, advocacy orgs should develop digital security & privacy protoco...
Not Kidding Around on Children’s Privacy
Sydney Saubestre comments on FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson’s aims to update COPPA to protect more kids online.
Tech Companies Want to Rein in Chatbots Before Congress Does
Sydney Saubestre shares with POLITICO insights on age verification tech in the context of chatbots and kids’ online safety.
Trump Admin Accused of Violating Voters’ Privacy in Search for Immigrants
Sydney Saubestre was quoted in a Newsweek piece on the expansion of the SAVE program.
US State Age Verification Efforts Threaten Online Speech and Privacy – The Supreme Court Seems Ready to Allow Them
OTI Policy Analyst Sarah Forland provides an overview of the U.S. age verification landscape.