Program areas at Center for Democracy and Technology
Privacy & data: as Technology permeates all facets of society, the personal data collected, used and shared by companies and governments has wide-ranging effects on people's lives. Cdt develops laws, policies and best practices to protect people's digital privacy, and to address unfair and discriminatory uses of people's data. We champion consumers' interests, with a particular focus on the rights of historically marginalized communities.
Equity in civil Technology: as government agencies increasingly rely on data and Technology to carry out their responsibilities, it is critical that they do so in ways that affirm individual privacy, respect civil rights, promote transparent and accountable oversight, and advance just social structures within the broader community. Cdt furthers these goals by creating solutions-oriented policy resources and actionable technical guidance.
Free expression and global human rights: the internet and new technologies give people the ability to express themselves, access information and find community. Cdt works to protect these activities online, and to advance platform governance approaches that promote human rights and ensure accountability for companies and governments involved. Our team works to sustain a free and open internet on both a domestic and global stage.
Security & surveillance: new technologies have given governments unprecedented means to access personal information. In order to ensure all people can seek information and express themselves freely, there must be reasonable checks and balances on governments' ability to access, collect, and store individuals' data. Cdt advances thoughtful solutions for government surveillance, cyber security, and other issues concerning civil liberties and new technologies
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