National Academies Report on Encryption Should Pave the Way to Move Past the “Backdoor” Debate
The NAS report comes at a critical time, as the administration’s campaign for encryption backdoors has accelerated.
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BTA partners with Emercoin to Advance Social Impact Projects
BTA and Emercoin will work together to pursue ground-breaking blockchain pilots designed to meet global social and governance challenges.
OTI Opposes the CLOUD Act
The CLOUD Act is intended to provide easier pathways both for the U.S. government to access electronic data held overseas.
OTI Hires Former PCLOB Executive Director as New Director of Surveillance and Cybersecurity Policy
OTI announced today that it has hired Sharon Bradford Franklin as its Director of Surveillance and Cybersecurity Policy.
OTI and Coalition Urge Supreme Court to Limit Government Access to Data Stored Outside U.S., Citing Privacy and Security Concerns
The case involves Microsoft’s challenge to a U.S. government warrant seeking the content of a customer’s emails that are held in Ireland.
Senate Voted to Grant Administration More Section 702 Surveillance Authority
The FISA Amendments Reauthorization Act reauthorizes Section 702 for six years without any reforms to this surveillance program.
Momentum Builds for Congressional Effort to Restore Net Neutrality
OTI applauds Sen. Markey and Rep. Doyle for their efforts to restore net neutrality.
OTI Challenges FCC Chairman Pai’s Net Neutrality Repeal by Filing Protective Petition for Review in D.C. Circuit
Today, OTI became one of the first parties to challenge the FCC’s harmful order repealing the net neutrality rules.
OTI Condemns Senate Vote to Prevent Debate on Section 702
Today’s vote precludes any opportunity for open debate or an amendment process regarding FISA Section 702 going forward.
Ignoring Widespread Public Support for Section 702 Reform, House Passes Bill that Could Expand Law
OTI strongly opposes this bill that makes no meaningful reforms to protect Americans’ privacy.