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January 1, 2022 at 5:06 AM

Happy New Year from your friends at CDT!

Thank you for your continued support 2021 was, in many ways, a year of continuity. We saw another year of remote and hybrid school and work, another year of a pandemic, another year of adapting to a new world. It was also a year of forward momentum.…

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December 31, 2021 at 11:01 PM

2022 starts in only six hours

Have you supported CDT yet? As a nonprofit, CDT relies on the generosity of donors like you. Your support makes everything we do possible — each fight for privacy, free expression, and democracy is because of, and for, you.   If y…

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December 28, 2021 at 5:01 PM

The future needs you...

...and so does CDT We at the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) are making the hard choices to keep fighting for a digital world defined by human rights. This year and next, we are advocating that technology policy be an integral part of d…

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December 17, 2021 at 6:45 PM

What do we mean when we talk about platform transparency?

DECEMBER NEWSLETTER   What do we mean when we talk about platform transparency? The term transparency is everywhere in policy debates over the responsibilities of tech platforms and how to be…

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December 15, 2021 at 9:31 PM

Happy Holidays from CDT!

Your support makes so much possible As technology transforms the world around us, we need a vision for technology policy that combats inequality, protects users’ privacy, promotes free expression, and supports healthy online civic space. At the Cent…

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December 13, 2021 at 4:00 PM

RSVP Now: FOSO '21 Starts Tomorrow

YOU'RE INVITED    The Future of Speech Online: Making Transparency Meaningful Transparency is in high demand in tech policy: Advocates are calling for more information to help fight …

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December 8, 2021 at 6:30 PM

RSVP for Next Week's "FOSO 2021: Making Transparency Meaningful"

YOU'RE INVITED    The Future of Speech Online: Making Transparency Meaningful Transparency is in high demand in tech policy: Advocates are calling for more information to help fight …

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December 7, 2021 at 3:36 PM

Tomorrow: Previewing the Summit for Democracy

YOU'RE INVITED   The Global Fight for Internet Freedom: Previewing the Summit for Democracy The global, open internet is core to a free and democratic society — but right now, its future is at stake. Aroun…

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December 2, 2021 at 2:30 PM

Join Us at FOSO 2021: Making Transparency Meaningful

YOU'RE INVITED    The Future of Speech Online: Making Transparency Meaningful Transparency is in high demand in tech policy: Advocates are calling for more information to help fight …

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December 1, 2021 at 9:00 PM

Thank you for #GivingTuesday!

You can still make an impact Thank you again for supporting the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) this #GivingTuesday. We are blown away by the generosity our community continues to show towards our work. Because of you, this #GivingTuesd…

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November 30, 2021 at 11:00 PM

Time is running out on #GivingTuesday

There are only hours left to support CDT #GivingTuesday is almost over! As you now know, the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) is participating in #GivingTuesday this year to make sure we can continue to fight for you and…

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November 30, 2021 at 5:00 PM

#GivingTuesday is halfway over

Support CDT today For one day each year, the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) asks for a few more minutes in your inbox than normal. We don’t want you to miss the opportunity to participate in #GivingTuesday, and we hope you’ll consider o…

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November 30, 2021 at 1:00 PM

Support CDT this #GivingTuesday

Today’s the day! Today is #GivingTuesday, and across the globe, supporters and volunteers are coming together to help the nonprofits that mean the most to them. #GivingTuesday is a day dedicated to generosity, and it makes all the difference. You ca…

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November 23, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Save the date — #GivingTuesday is on November 30

Celebrate #GivingTuesday with CDT Around the world, democracy is increasingly under attack — along with civil rights and civil liberties. At the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT), we are taking a stand against governmental overreach and ha…

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November 22, 2021 at 6:30 PM

Flawed NYC AI Hiring Bill is a Cautionary Tale

NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER   Flawed NYC AI Hiring Bill is a Cautionary Tale The increasing use of automated hiring tools in crucial employment decisions has generated a wide-ranging conversation abo…

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November 18, 2021 at 5:00 PM

You're Invited: The Future of Speech Online 2021 Event Series

YOU'RE INVITED    The Future of Speech Online: Making Transparency Meaningful Transparency is in high demand in tech policy: Advocates are calling for more information to help fight …

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November 15, 2021 at 1:00 PM

New CDT Research on Ensuring Equitable and Trustworthy EdTech for the Future

NEW RESEARCH   New from CDT: Amidst Parents’ Rising Privacy Concerns, Key Stakeholders Want to Be More Involved in School Tech Decisions Latest CDT research shows that as online learning and edtech become …

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November 5, 2021 at 1:00 PM

Save the Dates, Dec. 14-16: The Future of Speech Online

SAVE THE DATE   Save the Date: The Future of Speech Online 2021 When: Tuesday-Thursday, December 14-16, 2021, noon-2pm ET/9-11am PT/6-8pm CET daily Transparency is in high demand in tech policy: Advocates a…

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November 2, 2021 at 1:00 PM

CDT’s Spotlight on Digital Democracy

We are fighting to protect your civil rights and civil liberties Internet freedom around the world is dramatically declining, as authoritarian governments crack down on online access. We need to act now to stop it.   In just over a month, President Biden will host the Sum…

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October 27, 2021 at 4:15 PM

Responding to the Facebook Files

OCTOBER NEWSLETTER   Responding to the Facebook Files The Facebook Files have refocused public attention on how social media companies respond to abusive and other objectionable content on th…

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October 6, 2021 at 4:15 PM

Two weeks until CDT’s Tech Prom!

Join CDT on October 20 JOIN US   Last Call for Sponsorships! Individual Tickets Available Now Don't miss your chance to join us for CDT's Tech Prom 2021! Join friends and fellow leaders from the tech policy space for an eveni…

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October 4, 2021 at 4:30 PM

Event Tomorrow: "The Patriot Act Turns 20"

YOU'RE INVITED   The Patriot Act Turns 20:Taking Stock and Rethinking Surveillance Powers This month marks the 20th anniversary of the Patriot Act: What were the key civil liberties concerns back in the fa…

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September 30, 2021 at 8:15 PM

RSVP Now for "The Patriot Act Turns 20"

YOU'RE INVITED   The Patriot Act Turns 20:Taking Stock and Rethinking Surveillance Powers October 2021 marks the 20th anniversary of the Patriot Act: What were the key civil liberties concerns back in the …

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September 27, 2021 at 5:15 PM

RSVP Now for "The Patriot Act Turns 20"

YOU'RE INVITED   The Patriot Act Turns 20:Taking Stock and Rethinking Surveillance Powers October 2021 marks the 20th anniversary of the Patriot Act: What were the key civil liberties concerns back in the …

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September 23, 2021 at 1:00 PM

Critical Principles for Countering Internet Fragmentation

SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER   Critical Principles for Countering Internet Fragmentation From internet shutdowns to restrictions on international data flows, technical, legislative, and policy develo…

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September 21, 2021 at 12:00 PM

New CDT Research: Unintended Consequences of School-Issued Devices

NEW FROM CDT   Online and Observed: New CDT Research Highlights Privacy Implications of School-Issued Devices and Student Activity Monitoring Software Although many students are returning to in-person inst…

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September 8, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Join us for this year’s Tech Prom!

Join CDT on October 20th JOIN US   Location Change — Hook Hall The Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) hopes you'll join us for Tech Prom: The Reunion on Wednesday, October 20! After a lot of careful consideration, we…

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August 20, 2021 at 1:00 PM

A New Front in the Encryption Wars

The August 2021 Edition: CDT’s U.S. Newsletter AUGUST NEWSLETTER   A New Front in the Encryption Wars A new front in the encryption wars has recently opened: how providers of end-to-end encr…

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August 13, 2021 at 4:00 PM

Join us at #TechPromCDT

Join CDT on October 20th! JOIN US   Join Us at #TechPromCDT The Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) is thrilled to announce Tech Prom: The Reunion! Both an in-person and virtual event, Tech Prom will be held on Wednesd…

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July 29, 2021 at 6:30 PM

Only three days left!

Support CDT today July is nearly over, which means so too is our recurring donor push! The Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) has been spending the month of July rallying our community to support our mission of putting civil rights and civi…

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July 29, 2021 at 6:30 PM

New CDT Report: Bossware Threatens Employee Health and Safety

NEW FROM CDT   New CDT Report: Bossware Threatens Employee Health and Safety Bossware is software that allows supervisors to monitor employees at all times and automate the task of surveilling them in unpre…

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July 27, 2021 at 7:30 PM

CDT’s Spotlight on Workers' Rights

We are fighting to protect your digital rights An equal society depends on everyone having equal access to work.  Sadly, the reality is far from that. People of color, women, disabled people, and other marginalized communities experience unemployment or underemployment at…

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July 22, 2021 at 6:30 PM

July is for monthly donors

You can support CDT every month The Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT), each and every month, is here for you. We fight for your rights, both online and in the digital world at large. From free expression online to health privacy, from elec…

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July 16, 2021 at 1:00 PM

Join us at #TechPromCDT

Tech Prom: The Reunion is coming! JOIN US   Featuring White Ford Bronco The '90s are back, and so are we! Join CDT on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 for Tech Prom: The Reunion at The Anthem. This year's in-person event will host…

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July 15, 2021 at 1:00 PM

Make Internet Freedom Part of Global Democracy Agenda

The July 2021 Edition: CDT’s U.S. Newsletter JULY NEWSLETTER   Make Internet Freedom Part of Global Democracy Agenda "We can't let cyber sovereignty — the idea that countries need to exert s…

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July 9, 2021 at 1:00 PM

CDT needs your help this July

You can support online rights for all You believe in the importance of protecting your rights in the digital world. You believe in the importance of free expression online, and of consumers' right to privacy. You believe that elections should be sec…

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June 28, 2021 at 7:30 PM

Join us at #TechPromCDT

Tech Prom: The Reunion is coming! JOIN US   After a year apart, the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) is thrilled to announce Tech Prom: The Reunion! Both an in-person and virtual event, Tech Prom will be held at The…

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June 21, 2021 at 7:15 PM

Florida Social Media Law Prioritizes Politicians Over the Public

CDT’s U.S. Newsletter — June 2021 JUNE NEWSLETTER   Florida Social Media Law Prioritizes Politicians Over the Public From conspiracy theories to anti-Semitic claims to doxing and AR-15 givea…

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June 17, 2021 at 1:00 PM

New: CDT's 2020 Annual Report

NEW FROM CDT   Dear Friend of CDT, I am delighted to share with you the CDT Annual Report for 2020. Its title, Bridging the Divide, underscores our mission of tackling the tensions between democrac…

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June 3, 2021 at 8:00 PM

Find the CDT Team at RightsCon

  CDT Staff to Tackle Hottest Issues in Tech at RightsCon 2021 The world’s biggest summit on human rights in the digital age is just days away — and CDT experts are showing up in force. At RightsCon 2021 —…

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May 24, 2021 at 6:16 PM

Capabilities and Limitations of Automated Content Analysis

CDT’s U.S. Newsletter — May 2021 MAY NEWSLETTER   Capabilities and Limitations of Automated Content Analysis To navigate the explosion in the amount of user-generated content online, compani…

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May 12, 2021 at 7:00 PM

CDT is working to protect your health data

Support privacy and equity. Support CDT. Vaccinations against COVID-19 protect us, our loved ones, and our communities. Pharmacies are playing an essential role in the distribution of vaccines. Neither of those two facts can be disputed. However, in…

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April 28, 2021 at 6:00 PM

CDT’s Spotlight on Global Encryption

We are fighting to protect your digital rights In today's world, we work, get medical attention, engage in financial transactions, and help our children learn, all online. Technology makes it possible for us to do this, and encryption makes it possible for us to trust that we c…

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April 21, 2021 at 5:45 PM

Students need privacy, too. You can help.

Support students. Support CDT. From the smallest rural communities to the largest cities, millions of students across the country are struggling with the realities of online and hybrid schooling brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. CDT is dedica…

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April 15, 2021 at 8:45 PM

Tech Policy & COVID: What We’ve Learned

CDT’s U.S. Newsletter — April 2021 APRIL NEWSLETTER   The COVID-19 Pandemic Has Changed Everything,Including Tech Policy Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic about a year ago, the way we…

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April 7, 2021 at 7:00 AM

Mireille Hildebrandt and Morten Kjaerum Join CDT Europe Board of Directors

PRESS RELEASE   Mireille Hildebrandt and Morten Kjaerum Join CDT Europe Board of Directors (BRUSSELS) — The Centre for Democracy and Technology (CDT) is delighted to welcome two distinguished European scho…

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March 18, 2021 at 8:30 PM

Congress Can Create Stronger Privacy Protections at the U.S. Border

CDT’s U.S. Newsletter — March 2021 MARCH NEWSLETTER   Congress Can Create Stronger Privacy Protections at the U.S. Border Travelers who cross the United States border, particularly in airpor…

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February 18, 2021 at 10:20 PM

Closing the Knowledge Gap at the Intersection of Disinformation, Race, and Gender

CDT’s U.S. Newsletter — February 2021 FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER   Closing the Knowledge Gap at the Intersection of Disinformation, Race, and Gender From voter suppression campaigns to attacks unde…

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January 27, 2021 at 9:01 PM

CDT's Spotlight on Government Recommendations

How the Biden Administration can live up to its promises In response to the Biden Administration's commitment to "Build Back Better," the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) is offering guidance to the Administration and the 117th Congress on how we can incorporate tech…

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January 25, 2021 at 3:25 PM

CDT Releases Resources for COVID-Responsive Student Privacy Protection

YOU'RE INVITED   New Resources from CDT Address Evolving Privacy Considerations for Technology & Data in Education During COVID-19  The spring term is well underway in schools across the country. With C…

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