Statement in Support of D.C. Technology Ban
Facial recognition and IMSI-catchers pose a significant threat to the civil rights and civil liberties of all District residents.
Data Privacy
OTI Endorses Facial Recognition Technology Moratorium Bill
OTI endorses the Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act, urges Congress to move swiftly on this overdue legislation.
OTI Statement for the Record in Congressional Hearing on Combating Online Misinformation and Disinformation
OTI submitted a statement for the record recommending greater transparency & accountability around combating mis/disinformation.
Civil Rights Groups Call for Protection of Democracy and Privacy as Tech Responds to Pandemic
OTI and over 80 partners urge Congress to ensure COVID-19 response tech tools respect privacy and civil rights.
How Platforms Can Do A Better Job Fighting Pandemic Disinformation
Testing the Digital Standard: Smart Lock
Follow along as OTI tests its open-source methodology for the Digital Standard against a smart lock.
OTI Cautions States Against Using Location Data in Digital Contact Tracing
OTI cautions against using cell phone location data to track COVID-19, and comments on the Apple-Google exposure notification APIs.
OTI Welcomes the Public Health Emergency Privacy Act
OTI welcomes a bill to address the threats posed by plans to gather millions’ personal information as part of pandemic response efforts.
