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  Center for Democracy & Technology · [email protected]
June 30, 2022 at 6:45 PM

Dobbs Decision Poses Calamitous New Threats to Privacy

JUNE NEWSLETTER   Dobbs Decision Poses Calamitous New Threats to Privacy Last week, the Supreme Court issued a precedent-shattering decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization — a…
  Center for Democracy & Technology · [email protected]
June 15, 2022 at 2:31 PM

#TechPromCDT is getting closer

Rates are going up! Advance Rates Increase June 20! Don't miss out on your chance to attend CDT's Tech Prom at the advance rate. Pledges made prior to June 20, 2022, will be honored at the discounted advance rate. Space is filling up fast—act now to secure your spot today!   For more inf…
  Alexandra Reeve Givens · [email protected]
June 9, 2022 at 6:31 PM

New from CDT: Our 2021 Annual Report

NEW FROM CDT   Dear Friend of CDT, I’m excited to share with you the CDT Annual Report for 2021. It was a year of new beginnings, as a new Administration and Congress took office in the United States and European leaders emb…
  Center for Democracy & Technology · [email protected]
May 26, 2022 at 4:30 PM

How Surveillance Tech Discriminates Against Disabled People in Education, Policing, Healthcare, and the Workplace

MAY NEWSLETTER   How Surveillance Tech Discriminates Against Disabled People in Education, Policing, Healthcare, and the Workplace Algorithmic technologies are everywhere, and are routinely d…
  Center for Democracy & Technology · [email protected]
May 24, 2022 at 4:55 PM

FTC Prioritizes COPPA Cybersecurity and Data Minimization Enforcement to Bolster Student Privacy

  FTC Prioritizes COPPA Cybersecurity and Data Minimization Enforcement to Bolster Student Privacy Student and children’s privacy laws have long been criticized for their lack of enforcement, but in an imp…
  Center for Democracy & Technology · [email protected]
May 5, 2022 at 6:02 PM

Join us at #TechPromCDT

Tech Prom is coming Join Us at #TechPromCDT The Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) is thrilled to announce this year’s Tech Prom! Mark your calendar for October 6, 2022, at The Anthem in Washington, D.C., for an evening of mixing and mingling with leaders in the tech policy space. …
  Center for Democracy & Technology · [email protected]
April 29, 2022 at 2:01 PM

CDT’s Spotlight on Discriminatory Data Use

We are fighting to protect your privacy From the U.S. to the EU, data practices are being examined. Baseline protections for privacy and against data-driven discrimination need to be put into place. Everywhere we turn, our data is collected and used to analyze our behavior. Such extensive da…
  Center for Democracy & Technology · [email protected]
April 27, 2022 at 3:00 PM

Placing Equity at the Center of Health Care & Technology

APRIL NEWSLETTER   Placing Equity at the Center of Health Care & Technology Modern consumer health technologies like apps and trackers often collect and store troves of individualized heal…
  Center for Democracy & Technology · [email protected]
March 23, 2022 at 6:30 PM

Global Democracies Must Work to Protect Free Expression

MARCH NEWSLETTER   Global Democracies Must Work to Protect Free Expression In the weeks since Russia invaded Ukraine, the world has moved quickly to respond. Some companies have cut off servic…
  Center for Democracy & Technology · [email protected]
February 18, 2022 at 4:15 PM

CDT Opposes EARN IT Act, Other Global Threats to Encryption

FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER   CDT Opposes EARN IT Act, Other Global Threats to Encryption The EARN IT Act, a dangerous bill threatening free expression and internet users’ ability to take advantage of…
  Center for Democracy & Technology · [email protected]
February 9, 2022 at 4:31 PM

Save the date for #TechPromCDT 2022

Tech Prom is coming! SAVE THE DATE   Save the Date! Mark your calendars, Tech Prom is back at The Anthem. We hope you can join us on Thursday, October 6, 2022 for an evening of fun — you won't want to miss it!  …
  Center for Democracy & Technology · [email protected]
January 27, 2022 at 8:45 PM

Strengthening Democracy in the U.S.

JANUARY NEWSLETTER   Strengthening Democracy in the U.S. At CDT, we believe in the importance of accessible, fair, secure, and trustworthy elections, and that governments, civil society, tradi…
  Center for Democracy & Technology · [email protected]
January 26, 2022 at 9:31 PM

CDT’s Spotlight on Data Brokers

We are fighting to protect your civil rights and civil liberties Law enforcement and intelligence agencies may be buying your sensitive and personal information.  Across the country, companies that offer online services collect, analyze, and sell user data. Companies call…
  Alex at Center for Democracy & Technology · [email protected]
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.…
  Alex at Center for Democracy & Technology · [email protected]
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…
  Alex at Center for Democracy & Technology · [email protected]
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…
  Center for Democracy & Technology · [email protected]
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…
  Alex at Center for Democracy & Technology · [email protected]
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…
  Center for Democracy & Technology · [email protected]
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 …
  Center for Democracy & Technology · [email protected]
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 …
  Center for Democracy & Technology · [email protected]
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…
  Center for Democracy & Technology · [email protected]
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 …
  Alex at Center for Democracy & Technology · [email protected]
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…
  Alex at Center for Democracy & Technology · [email protected]
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…
  Alex at Center for Democracy & Technology · [email protected]
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…
  Alex at Center for Democracy & Technology · [email protected]
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…
  Alex at Center for Democracy & Technology · [email protected]
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…
  Center for Democracy & Technology · [email protected]
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…
  Center for Democracy & Technology · [email protected]
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 …
  Center for Democracy & Technology · [email protected]
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…
  Center for Democracy & Technology · [email protected]
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…
  Center for Democracy & Technology · [email protected]
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…
  Center for Democracy & Technology · [email protected]
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…
  Center for Democracy & Technology · [email protected]
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…
  Center for Democracy & Technology · [email protected]
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 …
  Center for Democracy & Technology · [email protected]
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 …
  Center for Democracy & Technology · [email protected]
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…
  Center for Democracy & Technology · [email protected]
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…
  Center for Democracy & Technology · [email protected]
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…
  Center for Democracy & Technology · [email protected]
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…
  Alex at Center for Democracy & Technology · [email protected]
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…
  Center for Democracy & Technology · [email protected]
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…
  Center for Democracy & Technology · [email protected]
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…
  Alex at Center for Democracy & Technology · [email protected]
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…
  Center for Democracy & Technology · [email protected]
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…
  Center for Democracy & Technology · [email protected]
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…
  Alex at Center for Democracy & Technology · [email protected]
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…
  Center for Democracy & Technology · [email protected]
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…
  Center for Democracy & Technology · [email protected]
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…
  Alexandra Reeve Givens · [email protected]
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…