Cybersecurity
NIST’s Criteria for Cybersecurity Labels Are Good. Who Will Implement Them?
With no announced label providers, and no testing mandate, the goals of these recommendations can only be met if the idea gains popularity.
OTI Strongly Opposes Reintroduced EARN IT Act
Rather than addressing the systemic challenges at the root of the crisis, the bill chooses to undermine encryption.
For LGBTQ Youth, Truly Equitable Internet Access Requires End-to-End Encryption
LGBTQ youth often manage to whom and in what contexts they are “out.” We need end-to-end encryption to protect their privacy.
OTI and SNV Release Report on Surveillance Reforms to Restore EU-U.S. Data Transfers
OTI and SNV review recent surveillance reforms and recommend steps governments can take to restore trust in international data sharing.
Cybersecurity Research Should Not Be A Crime
We need unambiguous, permanent protections for good-faith security research, including long-overdue updates to the CFAA and DMCA.
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A Technical Explainer on Apple’s Concerning Privacy Changes
OTI explains the tech behind Apple’s concerning privacy changes, and how the changes create a framework for potential mass surveillance.