The Secure Data Act is the Right Answer to the Encryption Backdoor Debate
OTI supports a new bill that would be a “win” for stronger encryption.
Government Surveillance
麻豆果冻传媒鈥檚 Open Technology Institute Welcomes Report by Privacy International on Need for Robust Oversight of International Intelligence Sharing
Privacy International released a new report on international intelligence sharing and sounds an important call for improved oversight.
OTI Calls on Administration to Maintain Commitments in Vulnerabilities Equities Process
It is critical that the government maintain a robust and transparent process for assessing cyber vulnerabilities.
OTI’s 2017 in Review
Congress Passed the CLOUD Act, Ignoring Most Privacy and Human Rights Concerns
OTI and many other privacy and human rights groups oppose this bill because it fails to include adequate safeguards for individual rights.
OTI To Congress: Vote No on Omnibus Bill H.R. 1625 Unless CLOUD Act is Removed
The CLOUD Act represents a sea change in privacy law that protects the data U.S. companies hold on Americans and people abroad.
Biometric Tracking of U.S. Citizens at the Border Poses Significant Risks to Privacy
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has expanded its program to require international travelers to submit to a biometric face scan.
The CLOUD Act鈥檚 Remedy for Microsoft-Ireland Has One Glaring Omission
The CLOUD Act lacks necessary safeguards and would threaten the privacy and human rights of Americans and internet users around the world.
San Francisco鈥檚 Blue Ribbon Panel on Municipal Fiber Releases Net Neutrality Report
The city of San Francisco’s Blue Ribbon Panel on Municipal Fiber released a report on net neutrality, digital privacy, and local control.
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