Debate On Police Surveillance Technologies in D.C. is Long Overdue
D.C. residents must have input into whether, what, and how surveillance technologies are used on them.
Data Privacy
OTI Responds to European Consultation on Digital Services Act
The Commission should strive to develop a rights-respecting framework for transparency and accountability from internet platforms.
OTI Warns European Regulators about Dangers of Google/Fitbit Merger
OTI urges the European Commission to closely scrutinize Google’s proposed acquisition of Fitbit.
OTI Endorses Bill Limiting Corporate Use of Facial Recognition and Other Biometric Data
We need clear limits on the collection and use of biometric data.
Testing the Digital Standard: Smart Pressure Cooker
OTI is testing its open source methodology for the Digital Standard against a smart pressure cooker.
OTI Submits Statement for the Record in Congressional Antitrust Hearing with Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google CEOs
Recommends antitrust enforcers expand their understanding of consumer welfare, and that Congress pass strong data privacy legislation.
State COVID Privacy Bills: The Good, the Bad, and the Nonexistent
Which states are adhering to privacy and equity principles as they develop and deploy COVID-19 tech tools?
Congress Considers Three Bills Addressing Privacy Protections During COVID-19 Crisis
Comparing three COVID-19 data privacy bills against civil rights and data privacy principles signed by OTI and over 80 partners.
OTI Welcomes Federal Court Decision To Uphold Maine Broadband Privacy Law
The decision is a victory for broadband privacy.