A high-stakes year in the U.S., EU and globally


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This is shaping up to be an impactful year for tech policy.



As 2023 kicks off, the technology policy landscape continues to shift. In the U.S., the 118th Congress will tackle tech issues anew, and the Supreme Court will issue decisions in key free expression cases, potentially reshaping the online speech environment. In the EU, lawmakers will implement the landmark Digital Services Act and Digital Markets Act and consider high-stakes proposals like the Artificial Intelligence Act, CSA Regulation, online political ads rules, and more.



The Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) will be there every step of the way, providing guidance to policymakers, technology professionals, and everyone in between.



We are keeping a close eye on how online hosting and intermediary liability may be affected by the United States Supreme Court through the Gonzalez v. Google and Twitter v. Taamneh cases. CDT partnered with technologists and civil society allies to file amicus briefs in both
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Taamneh ([link removed]), urging the Court to recognize the risks to free expression that would flow from creating substantial new liability for online service providers that host or recommend content posted by third parties. We are also closely monitoring the future of controversial social media laws passed in
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On the U.S. legislative front, we are closely following the 2023 sunset of surveillance authority
FISA Section 702 ([link removed]), and identifying opportunities for the passage of critical reforms in the process of the law’s near-certain reauthorization. We are continuing our focus on federal privacy legislation, watching whether Congress will build on last year’s substantial progress on the bipartisan American Data Privacy & Protection Act. From kids’ online safety to proposals about platform transparency and researcher access to data, CDT will be providing feedback and advice on ways to protect users’ rights online.



Across the board, CDT is focused on the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in settings ranging from employment decisions to school safety programs to use by law enforcement and government agencies. As the Biden Administration builds on its Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights, and the EU considers legislation, CDT is providing guidance and support for policymakers, companies, and users to know the risks and how to mitigate them. Throughout this work, CDT is continuing to partner with groups representing impacted communities, with the goal of protecting the rights of workers, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and more. A critical part of our work is ensuring that policies are crafted with a focus on those most at risk of being harmed.


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Civil Rights Standards for 21st Century Employment Selection Procedures


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Defending Data: Privacy Protection, Independent Researchers, and Access to Social Media Data in the US and EU


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CDT-Led Coalition of 50+ Rights Groups Urges Administration Not to Allow Local Police to Use Federal Support for Abortion Investigations & Prosecutions





Last year, the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision created a vital moment for tech companies, medical providers, and the public to consider just how much data that can reveal a person’s reproductive choices is collected and shared online. CDT’s resulting work has been extensive: we’ve partnered with reproductive rights groups, advised companies on their data collection practices, educated state legislators,  and urged the Biden Administration to limit the use of
federal resources that support controversial state investigations ([link removed]).



In the run-up to the 2024 presidential elections, we are continuing to focus on supporting
informed, accessible, and trustworthy elections ([link removed]), while fighting for a rights-informed approach to internet governance, equity in schools’ use of technology, strong competition policy, and more.



Through our various workstreams, we ensure that policymakers have the best information to make decisions, urge companies to be responsible members of society, and provide guidance to the public. Partners like you have been indispensable in this work. If you are not yet engaged and want to learn more, please reply to this email to join the conversation. You can help advance human rights and democratic values in the digital age.


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