OTI Condemns Rollback of Privacy Rights in Supreme Court鈥檚 Dobbs Ruling
The Court鈥檚 decision creates new and egregious privacy threats stemming from unprecedented digital surveillance.
Data Privacy
We Don鈥檛 Have to Sacrifice Encryption to Achieve Messaging Interoperability
Doing right by people鈥檚 privacy will take time. It鈥檚 worth it.
We Need to Rein In Surveillance Advertising, But We Need to Do It Right
Proposals to ban surveillance advertising stem from valid concerns, but don’t come without risks.
In the Absence of Federal Regulation, State and Local Movements are Pushing for Algorithmic Accountability
These local bills and efforts are valuable mechanisms for safeguarding consumers and citizens in the short term.
OTI Congratulates Alvaro Bedoya on FTC Confirmation
Professor Bedoya’s expertise and dedication to the public interest are precisely what the American people need in an FTC commissioner.
Big Money for Broadband, A Risky Connection for You
ISPs sell your personal data and put profits ahead of privacy. Regulations can help.
OTI Urges Schumer to Schedule Votes for FCC and FTC Nominees
Ms. Sohn and Mr. Bedoya will hit the ground running once confirmed. The United States Senate is the only remaining hurdle.
OTI Strongly Opposes Reintroduced EARN IT Act
Rather than addressing the systemic challenges at the root of the crisis, the bill chooses to undermine encryption.
OTI Urges Senate Panel to Advance FCC, FTC Nominees
Confirming Sohn and Bedoya would break barriers and help the federal government better reflect the people it serves.
For LGBTQ Youth, Truly Equitable Internet Access Requires End-to-End Encryption
LGBTQ youth often manage to whom and in what contexts they are “out.” We need end-to-end encryption to protect their privacy.