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Proposal strives to balance FISA power and Fourth Amendment rights

By Business Daily | Apr 7, 2025

Warrantless queries of Americans' communications through Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA 702) are said to go against the Fourth Amendment's principles, according to Gene Schaerr, General Counsel at the Project on...

Civil society groups express concerns over AI Liability Directive withdrawal

By Business Daily | Apr 7, 2025

On April 7, 2025, CDT Europe and other civil society organizations addressed an open letter to Executive Vice-President Virkkunen and Commissioner McGrath.

CDT comments on federal privacy framework to safeguard individuals and promote consumer trust

By Business Daily | Apr 7, 2025

The Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) has submitted comments to the House Energy & Commerce Committee's Privacy Working Group concerning the federal comprehensive privacy and security framework.

CFPB urged to advance rule against data broker practices

By Business Daily | Apr 2, 2025

The expanding data broker industry has raised concerns about individuals' safety, financial security, and access to vital goods and services.

CDT and others propose plan for WSIS +20 review process

By Business Daily | Apr 1, 2025

On March 25, 2025, the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) joined over 100 organizations in a collaborative effort to present a five-point plan aimed at advancing the implementation of the WSIS +20 review process.

Tech Policy Brief: CDT Europe warns of surveillance and AI regulatory concerns

By Business Daily | Apr 1, 2025

The Centre for Democracy & Technology (CDT) Europe has flagged urgent issues regarding digital rights and surveillance in their latest Tech Policy Brief for April 2025.

CDT and allies push changes in TAKE IT DOWN Act to shield encryption

By Business Daily | Apr 1, 2025

Today, the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) announced its involvement with more than 30 other civil society organizations and cybersecurity experts in a collective effort to address concerns with the TAKE IT DOWN Act.

US urged to lead the push for an open, secure, and global digital economy

By Business Daily | Mar 31, 2025

The global digital economy is at a significant juncture with pivotal decisions on the horizon.

Civil society groups urge EU to revise its AI code to protect fundamental rights

By Business Daily | Mar 28, 2025

A coalition of civil society organizations, including CDT Europe, has raised concerns over the latest draft of the European Union's Code of Practice for General Purpose AI.

Europe advances in regulating artificial intelligence practices

By Business Daily | Mar 26, 2025

Policymakers in Europe are focusing on artificial intelligence, with CDT Europe providing updates through their monthly AI Bulletin.

Proposals aim to use internet standards for shielding kids from online adult content

By Business Daily | Mar 25, 2025

Efforts are underway to shield children from online adult content through internet standards, with age-verification and age-assurance tools being proposed as potential solutions.

Framework proposed for public agencies considering artificial intelligence

By Business Daily | Mar 25, 2025

Public agencies are increasingly considering the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance service delivery, driven by recent advancements in generative AI.

IRS's potential sharing of immigrant tax data raises compliance concerns

By Business Daily | Mar 24, 2025

Recent developments suggest that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is close to finalizing an agreement that would allow immigration officials access to tax data for verifying the identities and addresses of individuals suspected of being in the...

Age estimation technology raises privacy concerns despite growing adoption

By Business Daily | Mar 24, 2025

Online services are increasingly adopting age estimation technologies, which can determine a user's age using a selfie or phone number.

CDT supports DOJ's antitrust action against RealPage

By Business Daily | Mar 24, 2025

CDT has submitted comments to the Department of Justice (DOJ) regarding its antitrust enforcement action against RealPage.

Congress urged to probe alleged unlawful firings at FTC

By Business Daily | Mar 21, 2025

Today, the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) has expressed concerns regarding recent actions by the President involving the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

U.K.'s encryption policy sparks global cybersecurity concerns

By Business Daily | Mar 19, 2025

Late last week, a secret tribunal in the United Kingdom reportedly held a hearing on an appeal by Apple.

CDT and civil society criticize West Virginia's privacy bill

By Business Daily | Mar 19, 2025

This week, the Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT) aligned with a civil society letter expressing opposition to a privacy bill in West Virginia that they describe as industry-friendly.

Groups urge protection of USAGM after executive order threatens its existence

By Business Daily | Mar 19, 2025

CDT, alongside the Committee to Protect Journalists and over 30 other organizations, has urged the United States to uphold press freedom following a recent executive order by President Trump.

CDT analyzes privacy trends in new fact sheet amid ongoing lawsuits

By Business Daily | Mar 19, 2025

Six weeks ago, the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) shared an analysis of two lawsuits concerning alleged privacy violations by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

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