How Should We Approach Chatbots’ Mental Health and Privacy Concerns?
OTI Senior Policy Analyst Sydney Saubestre discusses the current proposals targeting mental health and privacy risks of Chatbots.
Data Privacy
OTI’s Agentic AI Work Wins Privacy Papers for Policymakers Award
The paper was presented to the policymakers, academics, and privacy professionals who tuned in to FPF’s webinar showcasing the winning papers on AI.
The App Store Accountability Act Poses Serious Concerns for Privacy, Security, and Free Expression
Age verification requirements—especially those blocking access to a wide range of speech, as seen in ASAA—undermine Americans’ rights.
Data Matters: Power, Democracy, and Our Data One Year In
A review of OTI’s recent work confronting how data and its use under the new administration are reshaping public life and what is at stake.
Rep. Trahan Publishes Blueprint for Updating the Privacy Act, Reflecting OTI’s Recommendations
OTI supports the blueprint’s guidance.
IRS Data Mistake Breaks the Social Contract with Americans, Says OTI
OTI on the IRS improperly sharing Americans’ confidential tax information.
Protect Data to Preserve Public Trust: Know Your State’s Rights
New resources to help state data holders and users navigate federal pressure and mounting requests.
Top 6 Digital Safety and Privacy Tips for Advocacy Orgs
To guard against digital harms for community members, staff & volunteers, advocacy orgs should develop digital security & privacy protocols.