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Published on February 23, 2024 - 02:47 GMT

The European Court of Human Rights Concludes Encryption Backdoor Mandates Violate the Right to Private Life of All Users Online

On 13 February the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) issued a ground-breaking judgment in the case of Podchasov v Russia. The case concerned the statutory requirements that Russia imposed on the online messaging platform Telegram to automatically …

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Published on February 20, 2024 - 22:34 GMT

CDT Comments in response to FTC’s Proposed Consent Order with X-Mode Social, Inc., and Outlogic, LLC

On February 20, 2024, CDT filed comments with the Federal Trade Commission drawing attention to two issues in its proposed consent order with X-Mode. First, the exception to the ban on the use and sale of Sensitive Location Data for converting such data …

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Published on February 20, 2024 - 04:43 GMT

EU Tech Policy Brief: February 2024

This is the February 2024 issue of the Centre for Democracy & Technology Europe‘s monthly Tech Policy Brief. It highlights some of the most pressing technology and internet policy issues under debate in Europe, the U.S., and internationally, and gives …

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Published on February 16, 2024 - 02:08 GMT

CDT Joins EFF in NetChoice v. Bonta Amicus Brief

On February 14, CDT joined an amicus brief with the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) in NetChoice v. Bonta in the 9th Circuit. In this case, the industry association NetChoice is challenging the California Age-Appropriate Design Code (AADC) for …

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Published on February 14, 2024 - 03:35 GMT

Report – Regulating Large Language Models: A Roundtable Report, Co-Hosted by CDT and NYU Information Law Institute

This report also authored by Paul Friedl, affiliate at NYU’s Information Law Institute AI is moving fast, but for once, so are policymakers. Governments and international organizations around the world have been quick to propose commitments, guidelines, …

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Published on February 13, 2024 - 19:58 GMT

Requiring a Warrant for U.S. Person Queries is Critical for FISA 702 Legislation

[ PDF version ] This week the House will vote on legislation to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (“FISA 702”), largely modeled off of a bill developed by the House Intelligence Committee. FISA 702 is controversial …

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Published on February 9, 2024 - 21:53 GMT

CDT Joins Others in Letter Opposing the Pro Codes Act

On February 7, the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) joined 19 other civil society organizations in a letter to Congress opposing the Pro Codes Act. The bill limits access to publicly beneficial standards by allowing for their copyright. We …

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Published on February 9, 2024 - 21:53 GMT

Letter from Civil Society Organizations to DOJ on Protecting Civil Rights in AI

In the 2023 AI Executive Order, the Biden-Harris Administration directed the Department of Justice (DOJ) Civil Rights Division to “coordinate with and support agencies in their implementation and enforcement of existing Federal laws to address civil rights …

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Published on February 6, 2024 - 22:02 GMT

CDT Joins Letter Urging Pakistan to Ensure Open, Secure Internet Access Throughout 2024 Elections

The Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) joined members of the #KeepItOn coalition — a global network of over 300 organisations from 105 countries working to end internet shutdowns – in a letter urging Pakistan’s caretaker government and election …

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Published on February 6, 2024 - 04:11 GMT

Open Letter from Security Experts Voices Concerns Over the Proposed Changes to UK Investigatory Powers Act’s Notices Regime

The proposed amendments to the UK’s Investigatory Powers Act (IPA) have prompted a powerful open letter addressed to the UK Home Secretary from security experts united in their commitment to a secure, reliable, and inclusive internet. Their profound …

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Published on February 3, 2024 - 05:21 GMT

CDT Comments Supporting Right to Repair Petition to FTC

The Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) has submitted comments in support of a petition to the FTC for rulemaking to promote the Right to Repair — the right for consumers to have their electronic equipment serviced by the repair service provider of …

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Published on February 3, 2024 - 05:21 GMT

CDT Comments to NIST on its Assignments Under the Executive Order Concerning Artificial Intelligence

CDT submitted comments to the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s request for information on it’s assignments under the Executive Order Concerning Artificial Intelligence, with a particular focus on questions posed about the development of …

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Published on February 2, 2024 - 15:38 GMT

CDT and Civil Society Partners Urge Congress to Protect Artists, Creators, and Free Expression as it Examines Possible Misuse of ...

On February 1, 2024, CDT joined EFF, the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, TechFreedom, Fight for the Future, and R Street Institute sent a letter to the House Judiciary Committee praising the Committee’s examination of ways to maximize AI’s …

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Published on February 1, 2024 - 17:27 GMT

CDT Europe Boosts Brussels Office with Two Senior Hires

(BRUSSELS) — CDT Europe is pleased to announce that it has significantly boosted its team in Brussels with two new appointments. Laura Lazaro Cabrera has joined the team as Counsel and Director of the Data and Equity Progamme, and Silvia Lorenzo Perez is …

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Published on February 1, 2024 - 03:01 GMT

Press Release: CDT Original Research on Online Abuse of Women of Color Political Candidates Wins Silver Anthem Award

(WASHINGTON, DC) — Today, a 2022 Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) original research project, “An Unrepresentative Democracy: How Disinformation and Online Abuse Hinder Women of Color Political Candidates in the United States,” was selected by …

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Published on January 31, 2024 - 12:04 GMT

Investigating Content Moderation Systems in the Global South

Every day, millions of people post content online on various platforms. People sometimes post their joyful life events or, at other times, they share their saddest and most vulnerable moments. Some of this content can also be misleading, spammy, and …

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Published on January 31, 2024 - 05:17 GMT

CDT, ACLU, EFF, and Fight for the Future Send Letter Ahead of Senate Judiciary Hearing to Protect Kids Rights

The Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT), American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), and Fight for the Future write to Senate Judiciary Committee chairs and members to focus their questions at tomorrow’s hearing on …

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Published on January 30, 2024 - 22:26 GMT

CDT Original Research on Online Abuse of Women of Color Political Candidates Wins Silver Anthem Award

(WASHINGTON, DC) — Today, a 2022 Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) original research project, “An Unrepresentative Democracy: How Disinformation and Online Abuse Hinder Women of Color Political Candidates in the United States,” was selected by …

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Published on January 30, 2024 - 00:13 GMT

From Our Fellows – From Automation to Agency: The Future of AI Ethics Education

By Ashley Lee, Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society Affiliate, Harvard University and CDT Non-Resident Fellow alum, and Victoria Hsieh, Computer Science Undergraduate, Stanford University Disclaimer: The views expressed by CDT’s Non-Resident …

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Published on January 28, 2024 - 07:26 GMT

States are Letting Us Down on Privacy

On this International Privacy Day, it’s Time to Acknowledge That States are Enacting Industry-Friendly Privacy Legislation States have been on a tear passing privacy legislation over the past several years, motivated at least in part by the lack of federal …

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