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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Emercoin Joins the BTA Family to Advance Social Impact Ideas
BTA and Emercoin will work together to pursue ground-breaking blockchain pilots.
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.
The Promises—and Pitfalls—of Content Regulation in the Digital Age
Tech companies use content regulation to keep their platforms safe, but users remain in the dark about most of these practices.
“Smart” TVs Aren’t So Smart About Your Privacy
As everyday consumer appliances and devices are increasingly connected to the internet, concerns about privacy and security are mounting.
Financial Inclusion & Citizen Participation Project: Bridging the data gap for low-income communities
We need a comprehensive understanding of the economic life of low and moderate-income communities.
Working With State and Local Governments To Keep Open Internet Protections Alive
In the ongoing fight for net neutrality, OTI will continue to work with states and localities to reinstate protections wherever possible.
Welcome to 2018!
BTA announces some big news to kick off 2018
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.