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August 19, 2022 at 1:20 PM

Federal Consumer Privacy Gains Traction

CDT’s U.S. Newsletter - August Edition AUGUST NEWSLETTER   Federal Consumer Privacy Gains Traction Last week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it has begun exploring rules to…

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August 3, 2022 at 2:00 PM

New Research: Students and Teachers Warn That Schools’ Use of Monitoring Software Is Harming Students

NEW FROM CDT   New Research: Students and Teachers Warn That Schools’ Use of Monitoring Software Is Harming Students As schools and districts have considerably expanded their use of technology in recent yea…

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July 27, 2022 at 8:01 PM

CDT’s Spotlight on Protecting Reproductive Health Information

We are fighting to protect your privacy The Dobbs decision has far-reaching implications, for all of us. Late last month, the Supreme Court passed down its decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, overturning almost fifty years of constitutional protections for reproductive…

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July 21, 2022 at 7:31 PM

The 90’s are coming to Tech Prom!

Will we see you there? Featuring White Ford Bronco The 90’s are back, and so are we! Join CDT’s Tech Prom in-person on Thursday, October 6, 2022  at The Anthem.    This year’s in-person event will host White Ford Bronco during the evening’s reception. Get ready to be transported back in tim…

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July 21, 2022 at 2:30 PM

Fighting Disinformation About Ballot-Marking Devices

CDT’s U.S. Newsletter - July Edition JULY NEWSLETTER   Fighting Disinformation About Ballot-Marking Devices The 2020 election was marked by conspiracy theories and disinformation about the U.…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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. …

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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…

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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…

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April 4, 2022 at 5:20 PM

Members of Congress Release New Report on Risk of Student Activity Monitoring Software

NEWS BULLETIN   Members of Congress Release New Report on Risks of Student Activity Monitoring Software In New Report, Members of Congress Call for Equity and Privacy Safeguards to Protect Students from Su…

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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…

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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…

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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!  …

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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…

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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…

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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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