UK’s Draft Online Safety Bill Raises Serious Concerns Around Freedom of Expression
OTI and EFF say the bill has a “broad and vague notion of harmful content,” and needs revision.
Data & Transparency
The Digital Frontier Promised us a More Open and Democratic “New Normal.” This Isn’t It.
Ranking Digital Rights is setting new norms for holding Big Tech accountable.
OTI Statement on Flawed US Telecom Report
OTI’s statement on US Telecom’s misleading and inaccurate report on the cost of internet service.
A Year Into the Pandemic, We Still Don’t Know How Well Platforms Are Combating COVID-19 Misinfo and Disinfo
Without adequate transparency, we have no way to hold platforms accountable or help them improve.
OTI Releases Surveillance Reform Roadmap to Restore the Privacy Shield
Recommends U.S. surveillance reforms to respond to the invalidation of the EU/U.S. Privacy Shield.
OTI Welcomes Biden Infrastructure Plan, Applauds Focus on Broadband Affordability and Competition
Affordability, transparency, and competition are needed as Americans pay more for less and struggle with hidden fees and opaque pricing.
Short-Term Pell Evaluation Report Leaves Policymakers and Observers Shrugging
The Education Department finally released an evaluation report testing Pell Grants for short-term programs. Its findings disappoint.
OTI Urges Congress to Pass Broadband Infrastructure Bill
Legislation would make internet service more accessible and affordable for millions.
