Data Privacy
Testing the Digital Standard: Smart Lock
Follow along as OTI tests its open-source methodology for the Digital Standard against a smart lock.
OTI Cautions States Against Using Location Data in Digital Contact Tracing
OTI cautions against using cell phone location data to track COVID-19, and comments on the Apple-Google exposure notification APIs.
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 Calls on Senators to Enhance Privacy Protections in COVID-19 Data Protection Bill
OTI urges legislators to add critical privacy safeguards to the COVID-19 Data Protection Act.
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.
Verification Without Information: The Promise of Zero-Knowledge Proofs
Chris Sadler explains an emerging cryptographic technique with exciting implications for personal privacy and data security.
OTI and Coalition Oppose D.C. Department of Transportation鈥檚 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.