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2009

Groups Urge White House to Move on Privacy, Civil Liberties Board
November 11, 2009
CDT Submits Comments for FTC Public Roundtable Discussions
November 09, 2009
CDT Highlights Policy Issues Related to New Identity Management Systems
November 02, 2009
FCC Proposes "Rules of the Road" for Internet Neutrality
October 22, 2009
ICANN, US Government Affirm Private Sector Lead in Domain Name Governance
September 30, 2009
FCC Chairman Calls for Internet Neutrality Rules
September 21, 2009
CDT: Technology Can Provide Needed Transparency for Government Programs
September 17, 2009
Defense and Celebration of the Online Commonwealth
September 10, 2009
CDT Urges Privacy Requirements Be Included in Google Books Settlement
September 04, 2009
FTC Settles with Rail Companies, Responds to CDT Petition
August 11, 2009
CDT Comments on Federal Web Policy Proposal
August 10, 2009
CDT Announces Non-Resident Fellows Program
August 06, 2009
CDT Releases Updated Report on Privacy Controls for Web Browsers
August 05, 2009
CDT Releases Report on Privacy Concerns Surrounding Government Cybersecurity System
July 28, 2009
CDT Releases Privacy Recommendations Report for Google Book Service
July 27, 2009
CDT Files Reply Comments on FCC Broadband Plan
July 21, 2009
CDT Testifies on Reevaluating REAL ID Act
July 16, 2009
Letter Urges USTR To Set Aside Internet Prong of ACTA
July 15, 2009
Report examines Privacy Implications of Data.Gov
July 13, 2009
Dawn of the Location-Enabled Web
July 06, 2009
CDT, EFF and PK File Brief in Ringtones Case
July 02, 2009
Supreme Court Declines to Hear Appeal of "Remote DVR" Case
June 29, 2009
CDT's Health Privacy Project Releases Paper on De-identification of Personal Health Data
June 25, 2009
Court Corrects Section 230 Opinion on Recommendation of CDT and Others
June 24, 2009
CDT Releases Report Tracking Cyberspace Policy Review Privacy Action Items
June 19, 2009
CDT Supports Privacy Provisions in the PASS ID Bill
June 15, 2009
CDT Files Comments on Health Information Technology Extension Program
June 12, 2009
CDT: Comprehensive Privacy and Security Framework Needed for Personal Health Records
June 09, 2009
CDT Tells FCC To Include Openness, Privacy in Broadband Plan
June 09, 2009
Narrow Mission, Consensus-Based Processes Critical to ICANN's Future
June 08, 2009
CDT Comments on FTC Health Data Breach Notification Rulemaking
June 02, 2009
White House Releases Cybersecurity Report That Builds in Privacy
May 29, 2009
CDT Proposes New Privacy Framework for Federal Government
May 28, 2009
CDT Files Comments on HHS Guidance for Notifying Patients About 'Unsecured' Data Breaches
May 22, 2009
CDT Joins Brief Urging Court to Correct Errors on Section 230
May 22, 2009
Groups Launch "Chain of Trust" Initiative
May 19, 2009
Open Government Advocates Urge Senate to Move on CRS Report Access
May 14, 2009
CDT Issue Brief: Impact of Health Privacy Law Changes in California
May 14, 2009
CDT Recommends Standards for Use of Analytics Tools on Federal Web Sites
May 12, 2009
CDT's Deven McGraw Named to Federal Advisory Health IT Policy Committee
May 08, 2009
CDT Testifies on Data Security and P2P Disclosure Bills
May 05, 2009
CDT Testifies Before Congress on Cybersecurity Issues
May 01, 2009
David R. Johnson Joins CDT as First Senior Resident Fellow
May 01, 2009
CDT Cautions Congress About DPI Technologies; Urges Enactment of Baseline Consumer Privacy Law
April 23, 2009
HHS Issues Guidance on Security Technologies for Breach of Health Records
April 17, 2009
CDT Urges FCC to Avoid Filtering and Other Mandates
April 17, 2009
FTC Issues Proposed Notification Rules for Breach of Health Records
April 16, 2009
CDT Says Broadband Stimulus Should Demand Openness
April 13, 2009
CDT's Morris Named to Online Safety and Technology Working Group
April 06, 2009
Cybersecurity Bill Proposes Unprecedented Government Power Over the Internet
April 01, 2009
Report "Unmasks" Top Ten Most Wanted Government Documents
March 20, 2009
Homeland Security Intelligence Needs Focus, CDT Tells Congress
March 18, 2009
FTC Issues Behavioral Advertising Guidelines
February 12, 2009
"Show Us the Data" Project Launches
February 11, 2009
Federal Law Does Not Block Disclosure of State Records, Court Rules
February 09, 2009
New Tool Will Help Online Advertisers Develop Stronger Privacy Practices
January 28, 2009
CDT Calls for Strong Privacy Provisions to be Included in Economic Stimulus Package
January 27, 2009
CDT Paper: Rethinking the Role of Consent in Protecting Health Information Privacy
January 26, 2009
Supreme Court Ends 10-Year Government Quest for Censorship Bill
January 21, 2009
Kentucky Appeals Court Overturns Domain Seizure Order
January 21, 2009
Health IT Stimulus Bill Contains Critical Privacy, Security Provisions
January 17, 2009
Court Upholds Warrantless Surveillance of Suspected Terrorists Abroad
January 16, 2009
CDT Endorse Key Findings of Internet Safety Technical Task Force
January 13, 2009
CDT Confident Next FCC Chair Recognizes Importance of Open Internet Policy
January 13, 2009
CDT Paper Debunks Common Health Privacy Myths
January 09, 2009

2008

CDT Joins Letter Criticizing Censorship of Political Speech at State University
December 17, 2008
HHS's Leavitt Announces New Privacy Principles, Agency Issues Guidance
December 17, 2008
CDT Finds Improvements, Shortfalls in Online Advertising Guidelines
December 16, 2008
CDT Releases Transition Papers
December 09, 2008
Global Network Initiative Hosts First Public Forum in Paris
December 03, 2008
Conviction in MySpace Suicide Case Dangerous Ruling
December 01, 2008
FTC Takes Aim at "Stalker Spyware" Company
November 17, 2008
Court Must Vacate 'Baseless' Domain Name Seizure
November 14, 2008
Article: Search Query Log Privacy is a Balancing Act
November 06, 2008
Settlement Reached in Lawsuit Over Google Book Search
October 29, 2008
Global Network Initiative Launched
October 28, 2008
DHS issues final rule for Secure Flight
October 23, 2008
CDT Report: Browser Developers Compete on Privacy Controls
October 22, 2008
Campaigns Should Expose Improper Demands to Take Down Videos
October 21, 2008
President Signs I.P. Enforcement Legislation
October 14, 2008
NSA Spying on Americans in the Green Zone
October 09, 2008
Justice Department Issues New FBI Guidelines
October 03, 2008
CDT Lays Out Rule of Law Agenda for Next President and Congress
October 01, 2008
Bill Would Rein In Laptop Searches at the Border
September 29, 2008
Legal Brief Stresses Proper Limits of Secondary Copyright Liability
September 26, 2008
CDT Policy Post: Closer Look at ISP-Ad Network Partnerships
September 18, 2008
CDT Joins Call for Transparency in Proposed I.P. Trade Agreement
September 16, 2008
Court: Constitution Protects Stored Cell Phone Location Information
September 11, 2008
CDT Submits Comments in Music Licensing Rulemaking
August 28, 2008
Limits Needed On DHS Border Crossing and Driver Information Databases
August 25, 2008
Dempsey to Be Nominated to Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board
August 19, 2008
Study: State AGs Fail to Adequately Protect Online Consumers
August 12, 2008
CDT Files Supreme Court Brief In Support of Free Speech on Broadcast
August 08, 2008
Constitution Protects Location Information, CDT Argues
August 07, 2008
Appeals Court Reverses "Remote DVR" Decision
August 04, 2008
CDT Files Brief Arguing Against Criminal Liability for Violating Terms-of-Service
August 04, 2008
FCC Reprimands Comcast in Traffic Management Dispute
August 01, 2008
Broad Laptop Search Authorities Claimed At the Border
August 01, 2008
CDT Policy Post: A Primer on Behavioral Advertising
July 31, 2008
Study: Customer, Corporate Data at Risk in Telecommuting Environment
July 29, 2008
CDT Policy Post: Security and Privacy Issues Associated With Federal RFID-Enabled Documents
July 25, 2008
CDT Testifies Before House Health Subcommittee on Adoption, Use of Health IT
July 24, 2008
Health Privacy Improvements Advance
July 23, 2008
CDT Applauds Appeals Court Ruling In COPA Case
July 22, 2008
CDT Testifies Before House Telecom Subcommittee About Online Behavioral Advertising
July 17, 2008
CDT Testifies Before Senate Judiciary Committee on State Dept. Passport Privacy Breaches
July 10, 2008
CDT Testifies on Privacy Implications of Online Advertising
July 09, 2008
Senate Sends FISA Legislation to President for Signature
July 09, 2008
ISP, Ad Networking Scheme May Violate Federal and State Wiretap Laws
July 08, 2008
CDT Endorses Policy Framework for Consumer Health Record Services
June 26, 2008
CDT Policy Post: Privacy and Security Principles for Health Information Technology
June 24, 2008
CDT Urges Congress to Reject FISA Amendment Legislation
June 19, 2008
CDT Urges Congress to Move This Year to Update Federal Privacy Legislation
June 18, 2008
CDT Urges Stronger Guidelines for Behavioral Advertising
June 12, 2008
CDT Highlights Privacy and Security Impact of Tax Reporting Plan
June 12, 2008
Congressional Investigation of ISP Data Collection Scheme Urged
June 06, 2008
CDT Releases "Internet in Transition"; Launches Companion Web Site
June 05, 2008
CDT Testimony Supports Draft Health Information Legislation
June 04, 2008
CDT Supports Transparency Act Improvements
June 04, 2008
CDT Issues Privacy Principles for Digital Watermarking
May 29, 2008
CDT Policy Post on Network Management
May 21, 2008
Proposed Treasury Program Burdens Credit Card Companies, Threatens Consumer Privacy
May 20, 2008
CDT: Global Internet Freedom Should Be Top Human Rights and Foreign Policy Priority
May 20, 2008
Health Data Systems Need A Comprehensive Privacy and Security Framework
May 15, 2008
Legislative Action Needed to Correct FBI Misuse of National Security Letters
May 14, 2008
CDT Is Joined on Anti-Spyware Brief by Wide Range of Groups and Companies
May 05, 2008
CDT's Schwartz Named to Government Information Security and Privacy Advisory Board
May 05, 2008
CDT Testimony: DHS, State Using Insecure RFID Technology
April 29, 2008
Senate Approves Vital Health Privacy Bill
April 25, 2008
ASC Behavioral Targeting Working Group Launched
April 25, 2008
CDT Calls for Judicial Oversight of FBI Information Demands
April 23, 2008
FTC Should Strengthen Behavioral Advertising Principles
April 11, 2008
CDT Corrects the Record About Security of Personal Data on REAL ID Cards
April 08, 2008
Liability Protection for Internet Content Venues Threatened
April 04, 2008
Comcast To Quit Controversial Congestion Management Practice
March 27, 2008
Compendium of Behavioral Targeting 'Sensitive' Definitions
March 24, 2008
Supreme Court to Decide If FCC Can Regulate 'Fleeting Expletives'
March 19, 2008
CDT Weighs In On Mayfield Case
March 17, 2008
House Passes Compromise Surveillance Bill
March 14, 2008
CDT Urges Support for Compromise FISA Bill
March 12, 2008
CDT Comments on E-Verify Program
March 12, 2008
CDT: Commission Needed to Explore Revamping Privacy Act
March 11, 2008
Major Player Emerges on Health Information Technology and Privacy
March 11, 2008
CDT Releases Principles for Behavioral Targeting Privacy Tools
March 04, 2008
Easy, Timely, Public Access to CRS Reports Urged
February 28, 2008
Task Force Faces Complex Issues in Protecting Children Online
February 28, 2008
Federal Judge's Order to Shut Down Web Site Raises Censorship Questions
February 20, 2008
Supreme Court Declines to Hear Wiretap Case
February 19, 2008
House Rejects Short Term Extension of Protect America Act
February 13, 2008
CDT Comments on Pending FCC Internet Neutrality Petitions
February 13, 2008
Congress Moves to Make "Do Not Call" Listings Permanent
February 07, 2008
Joint CDT, PFF Project Tracks Online Child Protection and Free Speech Legislation
February 06, 2008
CDT Urges Senate To Reject Revamp of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act
February 05, 2008
REAL ID Rule Represents Worst of Both Worlds
February 01, 2008
Plan for ICANN's Future Urgently Needed
January 28, 2008
CDT Urges FTC to Support Privacy Enhancing Technologies
January 23, 2008
Senate Resumes Debate on Wiretap Rules
January 22, 2008
DHS Urged To Take Leadership Role in CCTV Deployment
January 18, 2008
DHS Releases Final Regulations for REAL ID Act
January 11, 2008

2007

Passport Card Rule Will Weaken Border Security and Privacy
December 31, 2007
CDT Posts Music Download "Warning List"
December 26, 2007
FTC Approves Google-DoubleClick Merger; Releases New Guidelines for Comment
December 20, 2007
"Best Practices" for Personal Health Records Released
December 19, 2007
Surveillance Bill Delayed until January
December 19, 2007
Open Government Act Sent To President
December 19, 2007
Senate Moves On Surveillance Bill
December 17, 2007
Do Not Call... Forever and Ever and Ever
December 11, 2007
Vital Government Information "Hiding in Plain Sight"
December 11, 2007
CDT Urges Senate to Exercise Caution About Online Safety, and Stay Focused on Education
December 10, 2007
Debate Looming in Senate on Surveillance Bills
December 04, 2007
Verizon Wireless To Open Network to 3rd Party Devices
November 27, 2007
House and Senate Intelligence Surveillance Bills Advance
November 16, 2007
Free Flow of Information Should Be At Core of Internet Governance
November 16, 2007
CDT Warns of Risk in Debate on "Critical Internet Resources"
November 14, 2007
CDT Joins Push to Thwart Funding for Real ID Act
November 09, 2007
CDT Joins Brief Urging Liability Protection for Internet Content Venues
November 07, 2007
Senate Committee to Consider Wiretap Bill
November 07, 2007
Key Privacy Groups Propose Do Not Track List
October 31, 2007
Do Not Call List Bills Approved by House, Senate Committees
October 30, 2007
Brief Filed Challenging COPA on Free Speech Grounds
October 29, 2007
House Committee Votes to Permanently Extend Do Not Call List
October 24, 2007
FTC Should Apply Spyware Principles to Targeting
October 19, 2007
Senate Committee Reports Warrantless Surveillance Bill
October 19, 2007
House Wiretap Reform Bill Would Improve Civil Liberties Protections
October 17, 2007
Civil Liberties Group Applauds Intelligence Bill
October 10, 2007
CDT Calls for More Court Oversight of Surveillance
October 09, 2007
Google-DoubleClick Debate Raises Broader Issues
September 27, 2007
New Legislation Would Reform National Security Letters
September 25, 2007
Surveillance Law Must Protect Privacy and Security - Update
September 25, 2007
FTC Plays Critical Role in Online Consumer Protection
September 12, 2007
Federal Court Strikes Down NSL Statute
September 06, 2007
FEC Rulings Protect Blogs from Campaign Finance Regulations
September 05, 2007
Surveillance Hearing an Important Step Forward
September 05, 2007
Anonymous Lawmaker Helps to Build OpenCRS Database
August 23, 2007
FCC Must Protect Innovation, Privacy in e911 Rulemaking
August 22, 2007
Report Tracks and Compares Competition for Search Privacy
August 08, 2007
Senate Passes Open Government Act
August 06, 2007
FTC "Town Hall" Will Examine Behavioral Advertising
August 06, 2007
Congress Votes to Expand Warrantless Wiretapping
August 05, 2007
Senate Approves Expansion of Warrantless Surveillance
August 04, 2007
'Child Safe Viewing Act' Raises Serious Questions
August 02, 2007
FCC Spectrum Rules Include Partial Openness Conditions
July 31, 2007
Administration Seeks Broad Authority to Intercept Calls, E-Mail
July 30, 2007
Senate Votes Against REAL ID Funding
July 26, 2007
NSL Bill Would Restore Critical Privacy Protections
July 26, 2007
CDT Analysis: Constitutional Protection for Email
July 26, 2007
CDT Calls for Privacy Standards in Health IT Bill
July 25, 2007
Constitutional Issues Critical in Online Child "Protection"
July 24, 2007
Bill Would Expand FCC Authority to Regulate Speech
July 19, 2007
CDT Responds to Arguments in FCC Neutrality Inquiry
July 16, 2007
CDT, Advocates Oppose Illegal Use of Background Checks
July 11, 2007
Appeals Court Shields Warrantless Wiretapping
July 06, 2007
CDT Defends Protection for Internet Providers
July 06, 2007
Celebrating a Decade of Freedom and Innovation
June 26, 2007
Controversial Broadcast Treaty Stalls
June 25, 2007
Committee Approves Subpoena Authority on NSA Snooping
June 21, 2007
CDT Identifies Most Wanted Warrantless Snooping Documents
June 20, 2007
Appeals Court Holds Email Constitutionally Protected
June 19, 2007
CDT Submits Comments to FCC in Internet Neutrality Inquiry
June 18, 2007
FBI Audit Reconfirms Need for Judicial Checks
June 14, 2007
CDT, Others Urge Court To Reject Bias Against Remote Services
June 11, 2007
CDT Urges Removal of REAL ID Language from Immigration Bill
June 07, 2007
CDT Urges Congress to Get Full Story on Warrantless Snooping
June 07, 2007
Court Rejects FCC's Expansive Regulation of "Indecency"
June 04, 2007
Senate Committee Seeks Domestic Eavesdropping Info
June 04, 2007
CDT Offers Recommendations on Model Privacy Form
May 30, 2007
Airwave Auction Should Aim to Foster New Broadband Choices
May 24, 2007
CDT Urges Caution on Tracking Mandate for Wireless Devices
May 18, 2007
Pentagon Site Blocking Policy Raises Concerns
May 15, 2007
DHS Should Revise REAL ID Regulations
May 09, 2007
CDT Urges Congress to Make CRS Reports Available
May 08, 2007
State Department Fails to Provide Privacy Impact Assessments
May 04, 2007
CDT Urges Court to Hear Warrantless Wiretap Case
May 03, 2007
Senate Panel Approves Data Security Legislation
May 03, 2007
Veteran Civil Liberties Advocate Gregory Nojeim Joins CDT
May 02, 2007
Stronger, Not Weaker, Surveillance Standards Needed
May 01, 2007
Senate Committee Revises Data Security Legislation
April 26, 2007
Government ID Theft Plan Addresses Problem at the Edges
April 23, 2007
CDT Unveils Draft Identity Principles
April 23, 2007
Administration Seeks Warrantless Domestic Surveillance Authority
April 17, 2007
Bill Would Require Disclosure of Data Mining Programs
April 16, 2007
Cablevision Appeal Addresses Concerns with DVR Ruling
April 10, 2007
Steve Gibson to Keynote Anti-Spyware Coalition Workshop
April 10, 2007
Groups Urge Lawmakers to Make CRS Reports Available Online
March 29, 2007
CDT Urges Major Changes to REAL ID Act and Regulations
March 28, 2007
CDT Urges Judicial Review for "National Security Letters"
March 28, 2007
CDT Hails Landmark Internet Free Expression Ruling
March 22, 2007
Utah Legislature Repeals Part of Internet Censorship Law
March 20, 2007
CDT Applauds House Passage of Open Government Bill
March 15, 2007
Spyware Legislation Could Aid Enforcement, CDT Testifies
March 15, 2007
Anti-Spyware Coalition Finalizes Best Practices
March 15, 2007
CDT Calls for Judicial Approval of National Security Letters
March 12, 2007
CDT Opposes Bill Expanding Pentagon Domestic Data Mining
March 12, 2007
FBI Data Demands Lack Adequate Checks and Balances
March 09, 2007
FTC Finalizes Landmark Adware Settlement
March 09, 2007
DHS Issues REAL ID Regulations; CDT Urges Repeal of Law
March 01, 2007
CDT Reiterates Call for Balanced Internet Neutrality Policy
February 28, 2007
CDT Recommends Steady Increase in FTC Funding
February 28, 2007
CDT Praises Landmark FTC-Sony BMG Settlement
February 27, 2007
Child Protection Bills Raise Legal and Policy Concerns
February 15, 2007
Bill Proposes Mandatory Data Retention for ISPs
February 13, 2007
Senators Introduce Strong Data Breach Bill
February 06, 2007
CDT Faults Guidelines for Terror Information Sharing
February 05, 2007
New York Settlements Go After Adware Funding
January 29, 2007
Anti-Spyware Coalition Offers Best Practices, Conflict Resolution
January 25, 2007
CDT Releases 2007 Legislative Agenda
January 22, 2007
Companies, Groups Address Global Civil Liberties Challenges
January 18, 2007
NSA Wiretaps Submitted to Court Review, Questions Remain
January 17, 2007
Bill Calls for Electronic Filing of Campaign Finance Reports
January 11, 2007
House Votes To Strengthen Authority of DHS Privacy Officer
January 10, 2007
Harris Testifies on Government Data Mining
January 10, 2007
Proposed PASS Card Lacks Strong Privacy, Security Protections
January 08, 2007

2006

Groups Urge Court to Protect Web Site Operator
December 22, 2006
Senators Propose Repeal of National ID Card Law
December 13, 2006
Congress Approves Internet Enforcement Bill
December 12, 2006
CDT, StopBadware.org File Joint Spyware Complaint
December 07, 2006
CDT, Other Privacy Advocates Oppose Traveler Profiling System
December 06, 2006
Groups Urge Courts To Limit FCC's Authority to Regulate Speech
November 30, 2006
Groups Urge Court to Give E-mail Full Constitutional Protection
November 27, 2006
Groups Oppose Passage of New Surveillance Bill
November 22, 2006
CDT Releases "Lame Duck" Internet Watch List
November 20, 2006
CDT Praises Zango Settlement, Urges Enforcement
November 20, 2006
CDT, Groups Urge Disclosure of Secret Law
November 14, 2006
FTC Settles Landmark Case With Adware Distributor Zango
November 03, 2006
CDT Promotes Process to Expand Internet Access Globally
November 02, 2006
Improving ICANN Transparency Will Take Time
November 01, 2006
CDT Opposes Involving ICANN in "Spamhaus" Case
October 12, 2006
CDT Urges Caution in Interpreting StreamCast Decision
October 10, 2006
WIPO Decides Controversial Broadcast Treaty Needs More Work
October 05, 2006
House Passes Worst Version of Wilson NSA Bill
September 28, 2006
CDT Blasts Meaningless Wiretapping "Compromise"
September 26, 2006
FOIA Measure a Good Step for Open Government
September 26, 2006
House Committees Approve Warrantless Surveillance Bills
September 22, 2006
CDT Cautions Against Dramatic Expansion of Indecency Rules
September 21, 2006
"Internet Watch List" Identifies Dangerous Legislation
September 14, 2006
Committee Votes to Expand Warrantless Surveillance Authority
September 13, 2006
New Site Educates Political Speakers About Their Rights Online
September 12, 2006
CDT Offers Framework for Evaluating DRM
September 07, 2006
CDT Testifies Against Dangerous "Update" of Surveillance Law
September 06, 2006
Broad Coalition Opposes WIPO Broadcast Treaty Draft
September 05, 2006
Injunction Issued Against Utah Internet Censorship Law
August 29, 2006
Judge Finds Warrantless Spying Illegal
August 17, 2006
Washington Attorney General Files Second Case Under Spyware Law
August 15, 2006
"MySpace Bill" Would Block Valuable Internet Content - Analysis
August 11, 2006
Many Advertisers Use Nuisance Adware Knowingly - Study
August 09, 2006
CDT Sends Letters Opposing Mandatory Labeling - Update
August 03, 2006
Groups Oppose Cheney-Specter Wiretapping Bill
August 02, 2006
House Passes Broad Mandatory Filtering Bill
July 27, 2006
"Modernizing" FISA is Dangerous, Premature: CDT Testimony
July 25, 2006
CDT Launches Tech Policy Blog
July 24, 2006
CDT, CAP Issue New Report on Consumer Privacy and Protection
July 24, 2006
CDT, Groups Oppose Vote on Weak Data Breach Bill
July 21, 2006
CDT Condemns Warrantless Surveillance "Compromise"
July 18, 2006
Specter NSA Bill Shields Administration's Illegal Wiretaps
July 14, 2006
New Milestones May be Necessary for ICANN
July 10, 2006
Agencies Are Not Living Up to FOIA Obligations - Report
July 05, 2006
CDT Brief Challenges Warrantless Phone Call Interception
June 30, 2006
Senate Panel Approves Bill Without Strong Internet Neutrality
June 29, 2006
CDT Offers Interpretation of Grokster Decision
June 29, 2006
Range of Laws Used in Fight Against Spyware: Report
June 26, 2006
House Judiciary Committee Demands NSA Records
June 22, 2006
Online Freedom Legislation Needs Refining
June 22, 2006
CDT Paper Calls For Focused Internet Neutrality Legislation
June 20, 2006
High-Profile Companies Announce Support for Privacy Law
June 20, 2006
Mandatory Labeling Bill Threatens Free Speech on the Internet
June 15, 2006
Groups Raise Concern About Broadcast Treaty Negotiations
June 09, 2006
Court Ruling Threatens Civil Liberties, Technology Innovation
June 09, 2006
Senate Committee Approves (without finally sending to the full Senate) Bill to Authorize NSA Snooping
June 08, 2006
Senate Committee Defers Inquiry into NSA Snooping
June 07, 2006
Data Retention Plan Lacks Privacy Safeguards; Could be Costly
June 02, 2006
Groups Urge Review of Veterans Data Practices
June 01, 2006
Deceptive Web Site Operator Settles With FTC
May 26, 2006
Veterans Data Breach Highlights Need to Strengthen Privacy Laws
May 24, 2006
CDT Joins Groups Defending Important Environmental Resource
May 18, 2006
Public Interest Groups Oppose Bill to Authorize Surveillance
May 17, 2006
New NSA Revelations Highlight Need for Congressional Oversight
May 12, 2006
Unethical Adware Distributor Ceases Operations
May 12, 2006
Judges Question Extension of CALEA to the Internet
May 05, 2006
Court Issues $4 Million Judgement In Seismic Spyware Case
May 04, 2006
Electronic Surveillance Up, Government Report Finds
May 02, 2006
Group Led by CDT Releases RFID Privacy Best Practices
May 01, 2006
Mandatory Labeling, ISP Data Retention Proposal Raises Concern
April 20, 2006
Direct Revenue Advertiser Settles Fraud Charges
April 12, 2006
GAO Report Highlights Dangers of Government Using Private Data
April 05, 2006
New York Attorney General Sues Major Adware Distributor
April 04, 2006
Anti-Spyware Coalition Releases Documents; Unveils Agenda
April 03, 2006
Government Takes Key Step Toward Streamlined Privacy Notice
March 31, 2006
House Committee Approves Revised Data Security Legislation
March 29, 2006
FEC Rules in Favor of Political Speakers
March 27, 2006
CDT Says NSA Surveillance Bills Are Premature, Too Broad
March 24, 2006
CDT Urges Lawmakers To Withdraw ".xxx" Legislation
March 24, 2006
House Committee Approves Weak Data Security Bill
March 21, 2006
Judge Denies Government Access to Google Search Data
March 20, 2006
CDT Report Identifies Large Corporate Adware Funders
March 20, 2006
CDT Endorses Bill to Protect Political Speech Online
March 15, 2006
CDT, Others Call Internet Wiretapping Mandates Unlawful
March 14, 2006
Congress Approves Weak PATRIOT Renewal Bill
March 08, 2006
CDT Offers Proposal to Protect Political Speech Online
March 02, 2006
Government Not Entitled to Google Records, CDT Argues
February 27, 2006
Stronger Laws Needed to Protect Privacy, CDT Report Finds
February 22, 2006
Senate Committee Declines NSA Inquiry; House Promises One
February 17, 2006
Senate Moves Closer to Patriot Act Passage
February 17, 2006
Internet Stakeholders Gather To Discuss Internet Governance Forum
February 16, 2006
Companies, Groups Must Cooperate on Net Freedom Issues
February 15, 2006
PATRIOT Act Deal Fails to Protect Civil Liberties
February 09, 2006
Attorney General Defends Spying Program, Refuses to Discuss Details
February 06, 2006
Congress Extends PATRIOT Act For Another Five Weeks
February 03, 2006
CDT, Others Call for Delay of FCC Wiretapping Rules
January 31, 2006
CDT, Others File Brief with Court Challenging FCC Wiretapping Ruling
January 26, 2006
OpenCRS Visitors Download More than 1 Million Reports
January 24, 2006
CDT Urges Caution on Broadcast Flag at Senate Hearing
January 24, 2006
CDT Files Complaints Against Major Adware Distributor
January 23, 2006
Court Overturns Decision Protecting U.S. Speech Against French Law
January 13, 2006
Legal Criticism Grows of Warrantless NSA Snooping
January 09, 2006

2005

Congress Approves One-Month PATRIOT Act Extension
December 23, 2005
CDT Disputes Dire Consequences of PATRIOT Sunset
December 21, 2005
Senate PATRIOT Vote Falls Short, Debate Continues
December 16, 2005
CDT Urges Congress to Revisit PATRIOT Following Spying Revelations
December 16, 2005
House Passes PATRIOT Conference Report, Senate Filibuster Looms
December 15, 2005
Tentative PATRIOT Deal Weak on Civil Liberties
December 08, 2005
Study Finds Decrease in Spyware
December 07, 2005
CDT, Others Ask the FCC to Delay its Wiretapping Ruling
November 24, 2005
Senate Panel Approves Data Security Bill
November 21, 2005
Lawmakers Seek Stronger Civil Liberties Reforms in PATRIOT Act
November 18, 2005
PATRIOT Renewal Falls Short on Privacy, Civil Liberties
November 16, 2005
CDT Urges Focus on User Empowerment to Protect Kids Online
November 10, 2005
CDT Urges Limits on Broad FBI Power
November 09, 2005
CDT Applauds New Industry Push for Internet Privacy Legislation
November 03, 2005
CDT, CIPPIC File Complaints Against Alleged Spyware Distributors
November 03, 2005
DHS Panel Calls For Privacy Act Coverage of Commercial Data
October 27, 2005
Anti-Spyware Group Details Spyware Risks
October 27, 2005
CDT, Others Challenge FCC Wiretapping Ruling
October 25, 2005
PATRIOT Reauthorization Debate Reaches Critical Stage
October 21, 2005
Feds Crack Down on Deceptive Web Site Cited in CDT Complaint
October 19, 2005
CDT Joins Criticism of Defense Department Recruitment Database
October 18, 2005
FCC Finalizes VOIP/Broadband Wiretapping Rules
October 13, 2005
Software Company Changes Practices Flagged by CDT
October 11, 2005
Business Groups Support Reform of PATRIOT Powers
October 11, 2005
Public Interest Groups Call for Hearings on 'Broadcast Flag'
October 06, 2005
FTC Brings Charges Against Company Flagged In CDT Complaint
October 05, 2005
CDT Calls for 'Hands-Off' Approach to '.XXX' Internet Domain
September 30, 2005
CDT Urges Balanced Copyright Approach Following Grokster Case
September 28, 2005
FTC Launches New Online Safety Website
September 27, 2005
TSA Decides Against Using Commercial Data to Vet Air Passengers
September 26, 2005
FCC Extends Wiretapping Rules to Broadband Internet Services
September 26, 2005
CDT Report Highlights Concerns About Broadcast Flag Regime
September 19, 2005
Civil Liberties Veteran to Join CDT as Executive Director
September 14, 2005
CDT and W3C Urge Copyright Office to Use Open Standards
August 26, 2005
CDT Offers Recommendations on Broadcast Flag Legislation
August 25, 2005
Proposed E911 Rules Threaten Privacy, Innovation
August 16, 2005
CDT Opposes Drastic Changes to Global Internet Governance
August 15, 2005
Federal Appeals Court Affirms E-Mail Privacy Protection
August 11, 2005
FCC Extends Wiretap Rules To Broadband Internet Services
August 09, 2005
CDT Supports Challenge to FBI Records Demands
August 05, 2005
CDT and EFF Oppose Unprecedented Wiretapping Scheme for In-Flight Communications
August 03, 2005
CDT Urges Cautious Response To Internet Governance Proposals
August 03, 2005
Senate Passes PATRIOT, Adds Civil Liberties Protections
August 01, 2005
CDT Calls on DHS to Create New Safeguards on Personal Information
July 19, 2005
UN Working Group Releases Internet Governance Report
July 15, 2005
House Committees Mark Up Bill to Reauthorize Patriot Act
July 14, 2005
FBI Seeks to Control Broadband on Airplanes
July 13, 2005
Coalition Seeks to Define Spyware, Solicits Public Comment
July 12, 2005
CDT Urges Privacy Protection in Air Passenger Screening
June 29, 2005
Supreme Court Says Grokster Can be Held Liable
June 27, 2005
New Bill Would Strengthen Authority of DHS Privacy Officer
June 23, 2005
Former Officials Endorse PATRIOT Checks and Balances
June 17, 2005
Freedom of Information Measure Clears Senate Committee
June 10, 2005
Bush Names Privacy and Civil Liberties Board
June 10, 2005
CDT, ACLU File Constitutional Challenge to Utah Internet Censorship Law
June 09, 2005
Senate Committee Expands PATRIOT Powers
June 08, 2005
Bush Administration Limits Prosecution of Health Privacy Law Violations
June 07, 2005
Legislation introduced to clarify creation of FOIA exemptions
June 07, 2005
CDT Proposes Balanced Framework for Online Copyright Protection
June 07, 2005
CDT Urges Federal Election Commission to Protect Individuals' Political Speech on the Internet
June 03, 2005
CDT Opposes "Write Your Own Subpoena" Power for FBI
May 23, 2005
Privacy Groups Fault DHS Database Plan
May 20, 2005
House Committee Approves Spyware Bill
May 19, 2005
CDT Expands Campaign to Keep Online Political Speech Free of Regulation
May 12, 2005
CDT Lays Out Affiliate Schemes Behind Spyware
May 11, 2005
Court Strikes Down FCC's "Broadcast Flag" Rules
May 06, 2005
CDT Presses Case for PATRIOT Checks and Balances
May 05, 2005
CDT Calls on Congress to Block Effort to Regulate Individuals' Online Political Speech
May 05, 2005
NY AG Brings Suit Against Adware Company
April 28, 2005
President Signs Copyright Package
April 27, 2005
Privacy Protections Must Keep Pace with Technology, CDT Urges
April 21, 2005
CDT Calls for Checks and Balances in Senate PATRIOT Testimony
April 19, 2005
NY AG May Bring First State Spyware Case
April 13, 2005
CDT Calls for Policy Framework for Data Brokers, Government Users
April 12, 2005
Intelligence Surveillance Continues to Grow
April 12, 2005
FTC Adds Spy Wiper to Seismic Spyware Case
April 11, 2005
Internet Governance Project Proposes ICANN Reforms
April 07, 2005
Congress Begins PATRIOT Hearings, DOJ Releases Data, SAFE Act Introduced
April 07, 2005
High Court Hears Grokster File-Sharing Case
March 30, 2005
Oral Arguments Heard in Free Speech Case
March 24, 2005
Feds Propose New Rules for Online Political Activity
March 24, 2005
Utah Governor Signs Censorship Law
March 22, 2005
Senators Introduce Revised Spyware Bill
March 22, 2005
FTC Brings Case Against Fake Anti-Spyware Company
March 14, 2005
Open Government Commission Proposed
March 11, 2005
Utah Passes Unconstitutional Internet Content Rules
March 08, 2005
CDT Calls for FTC Action Against Deceptive Download Sites
March 08, 2005
FBI Fails to Justify Extending Wiretap Design Mandates to the Internet, CDT Says
March 03, 2005
Court Hears Challenge to DTV Content Protection Rule
February 22, 2005
Open Government Bill Introduced
February 16, 2005
Anti-Spyware Bill with Criminal Penalties is Reintroduced
February 10, 2005
Appeals Court Agrees to Reconsider Decision About French Censorship of U.S. Speech
February 10, 2005
CDT Renews Call For Privacy Legislation, Better Spyware Enforcement
January 26, 2005
CDT, Tech Groups Urge High Court to Protect Internet Innovation
January 24, 2005
Feds Develop Smart Card ID for Employees
January 13, 2005
Court Enters Preliminary Injunction Against Spyware Purveyor
January 05, 2005

2004

Industry, Public Interest Groups Oppose FCC Proposal to Impose Design Mandates on VoIP
December 22, 2004
Congress Passes Intelligence Reform Bill
December 08, 2004
US Weather Agency Embraces Open Standards
December 03, 2004
Domain Names Body Meets with Full Agenda
December 01, 2004
CDT Comments on Peer-to-Peer Challenges in FTC Proceeding
November 16, 2004
Privacy Groups Urge Appeals Court to Guarantee Email Privacy
November 15, 2004
Industry and Public Interest Groups Oppose Wiretap Design Mandates for the Internet
November 10, 2004
MPAA Announces Lawsuits Against File-Sharers
November 05, 2004
House Intel Reform Bill Includes PATRIOT 2 Provisions, Threatens Civil Liberties
October 14, 2004
FTC Files First Spyware Case Following CDT Complaint
October 08, 2004
CDT Says Copyright "Inducement" Bill Still Overbroad
October 06, 2004
Spyware Bills See Flurry of Action
October 06, 2004
Federal Court to Rehear Email Privacy Case
October 05, 2004
CDT Supports Senate Intel Sharing Provisions and Privacy Safeguards, Calls for Clear Requirement of Oversight
October 04, 2004
CDT, Other Groups Urge Senate to Reject Kyl Amendments to 9/11 Commission Legislation
October 04, 2004
DHS Inspector General Says Watch Lists Need Improvement
October 04, 2004
NSA Inspector General Offers Principles for Oversight and Accountability
September 30, 2004
Federal Judge Strikes Down Part of PATRIOT Act
September 29, 2004
CDT Urges FCC to Stand By Approval of TiVo
September 29, 2004
CDT Supports ICANN Model, Calls for Reform, as Senate Holds Hearing
September 29, 2004
CDT Urges Opposition to Copyright "Inducement" Bill
September 28, 2004
House Republicans Introduce Anti-Terror Bill; Senate Bill Goes to Floor 9/27
September 27, 2004
Senate Committee Approves Spyware Bill
September 23, 2004
Groups File Brief in Support of Yahoo France Litigation
September 21, 2004
"Secure Flight" Scales Back Air Passenger Screening
September 21, 2004
Pennsylvania Internet Law Struck Down as Unconstitutional
September 10, 2004
CDT Urges Caution on Wiretap Mandates for Internet
September 08, 2004
Senators Introduce Bill Implementing 9/11 Commission Report
September 07, 2004
CDT Comments on New Copyright Inducement Draft
September 03, 2004
Privacy Groups File Amicus Brief in Email Privacy Case
September 03, 2004
TSA Announces Revamped Airline Screening Program
August 27, 2004
US Takes Action Against Online Fraudsters
August 26, 2004
FCC Proposes Extending CALEA to Broadband Internet
August 04, 2004
FCC Approves Content Protection Systems
August 04, 2004
Build Strong Oversight, Privacy Protections Into Intel Sharing, CDT Urges
August 04, 2004
Adware Company Sues Deceptive Distributor, Promises Reforms to CDT
July 28, 2004
CDT Urges FCC to Protect Internet Uses in TiVo Broadcast Flag Decision
July 26, 2004
Senate Committee Seeks More Information on FBI Problems Intercepting Internet Communications
July 22, 2004
Commission Calls for Checks and Balances, Better Intelligence Oversight
July 22, 2004
Markle Task Force Report on Health Records Addresses Privacy
July 19, 2004
TSA Plans to Revamp CAPPS II
July 15, 2004
CDT Calls for Tech-Neutral Privacy Legislation and RFID Assessment Hearing
July 14, 2004
CDT Releases Report on ICANN and Internet Governance
July 14, 2004
DOJ Issues Patriot Act Report
July 13, 2004
CDT Calls for Hearings on Copyright Inducement Bill
July 06, 2004
Federal Court Undermines Email Privacy
July 01, 2004
Supreme Court Ruling on COPA
June 29, 2004
Anti-Spyware Legislation on Fast Track Through House
June 28, 2004
Policy Proscriptions Offered for Biometric Technologies
June 21, 2004
Legislation Introduced to Restore Fundamental Liberties
June 18, 2004
Wiretap Design Mandates Do Not Apply to Internet, CDT Argues
June 16, 2004
FTC Says Do-Not-Spam List Will Not Work
June 15, 2004
GAO Reports Nearly 200 Government Data Mining Programs and Substantial Use of Commercial Data
May 27, 2004
Anonymization May Protect Privacy As Government Seeks Data
May 26, 2004
Privacy Groups Challenge FBI Authority to Obtain Records Without Court Order
May 24, 2004
House Bill Would Mandate Federal Privacy Officers
May 20, 2004
Federal Advisory Committee Urges Privacy Protections for Use of Data Mining Technologies
May 17, 2004
House Holds Hearing on CD labeling, DMCA Reform
May 13, 2004
Civil Liberties Groups Raise Privacy and Speech Concerns with Domain Name Registration Legislation
May 04, 2004
Secret Wiretap Activity Up Dramatically in 2003; Crypto Not a Problem on Criminal Side
May 03, 2004
CDT Testifies on Approaches to "Spyware" Threat
April 29, 2004
ndustry, Public Interest Groups Oppose FBI Move to Regulate VoIP
April 28, 2004
Industry, Public Interest Groups Oppose FBI Move to Regulate VoIP
April 28, 2004
CDT Urges FTC to Prosecute Devious Software Practices
April 19, 2004
CDT presents consensus list of devious software practices at FTC "Spyware" Workshop
April 19, 2004
New Justice Watchdog Site Launched
April 16, 2004
CDT Urges Caution on New Domestic Intelligence Agency
April 13, 2004
Google's Mail Program Highlights General Privacy Concerns
April 12, 2004
Industry, Public Interest Groups File CALEA VoIP Comments
April 12, 2004
Legislation Introduced on VoIP
April 07, 2004
CDT Calls for Guidelines for Terrorist Information Sharing and Watch Lists
March 26, 2004
CDT Testifies on "Spyware" Threat and Potential Solutions
March 23, 2004
Digital Video DRM Debate Implicates Internet
March 19, 2004
CDT Urges Utah Governor to Veto Weak Spyware Bill
March 17, 2004
Comments Due April 12 on FBI CALEA Petition
March 16, 2004
CDT Urges FCC to Protect Internet, Keep Broadcast Rules Narrow
March 15, 2004
FBI Files Petition at FCC Seeking CALEA's Application to the Internet
March 12, 2004
DHS Inspector General Echoes CDT Concerns About Terror Info Sharing
March 09, 2004
Internet Tax Moratorium Important to Continued Expansion of Access
March 08, 2004
House Judiciary Committee Calls For DOJ Privacy Officer
March 04, 2004
New Anti-Spyware Bill Introduced
February 26, 2004
VOIP Regulatory Status Examined at Senate Hearing
February 25, 2004
DHS Privacy Office Issues Report on JetBlue Disclosure
February 20, 2004
Do Not Call List Upheld
February 19, 2004
Proposed Mark for Sexually Oriented Spam Overbroad and Unconstitutional, CDT Argues
February 17, 2004
Do Not Call List Upheld
February 17, 2004
CDT Urges FCC to Protect Internet In Defining DTV Broadcast Flag
February 16, 2004
GAO Criticizes CAPPS II
February 12, 2004
CDT Files Complaint with FTC in "Browser Hijacking" Case
February 11, 2004
CDT Calls for Legislation Creating Privacy Officers at Federal Agencies
February 10, 2004
Security Holes at DMVs Nationwide
February 02, 2004
DOJ Objects to SAFE Act
January 30, 2004
President Jumps Gun on PATRIOT Act Sunsets
January 27, 2004
Workshop on Machine Readable Privacy Policies
January 22, 2004
RIAA Sues for Names of Alleged File Sharers
January 21, 2004
Youth04 Issues Online Guide to Student Involvement in Elections
January 16, 2004
CDT, Internet Industry Groups File Friend-of-the-Court Brief Opposing Net Censorship
January 15, 2004
CDT Releases Proposed Guidelines for Libraries Installing Filtering under Federal Law
January 12, 2004
CDT Releases Proposed Guidelines for Libraries Installing Filtering under Federal Law
January 12, 2004
Hearing on ISP Blocking Law
January 05, 2004
US VISIT Privacy Assessment Released
January 05, 2004

2003

Regulatory Agencies to Propose Changes to Financial Privacy Notices
December 23, 2003
DC Circuit Quashes RIAA Subpoenas Against Alleged File Sharers
December 19, 2003
CDT Releases In-Depth Analysis of FCC Broadcast Flag Ruling
December 16, 2003
CAN-SPAM Signed into Law
December 16, 2003
Markle Task Force Calls for Privacy Guidelines for Sharing Terror Info
December 03, 2003
Bill Seeks Public Web Access to Congressional Reports
December 02, 2003
CDT Submits Questions About Analog Rights Management Proposals
November 26, 2003
CDT has released for public review and comment its "Draft Guidelines for the Implementation of CIPA-Mandated Filtering in Public Libraries."
November 26, 2003
Congress Poised to Pass Spam Legislation
November 25, 2003
FBI Powers Expanded; Congress Calls for Report on Data Mining
November 20, 2003
CDT Testifies on Civil Liberties and Terrorism
November 18, 2003
CDT Releases "Spyware" Report and Calls on Net Users to Send Stories
November 18, 2003
Privacy, Consumer Groups Warn of Risks of RFID Product Tracking Devices
November 17, 2003
DOJ Issues New Guidelines for National Security Investigations
November 07, 2003
FCC Approves "Broadcast Flag" Protection Mandate for Digital Television
November 05, 2003
Groups Call for Access to Congressional Reports
November 04, 2003
Report Outlines Reform Agenda for Counter-terrorism Powers
November 04, 2003
CDT Analyzes DOJ PATRIOT Act Defense
October 27, 2003
CAN SPAM Bill Passes Senate Unanimously
October 23, 2003
House Members Introduce Their Own Bill to Fix the PATRIOT Act
October 22, 2003
CDT Releases Report on "Broadcast Flag" Copy Protections
October 20, 2003
CDT Urges Action on Anti-Spam Legislation, Opposes Labeling
October 16, 2003
Senators Introduce Bipartisan Effort to Curb PATRIOT Act Powers
October 15, 2003
Supreme Court Agrees to Second Review of Internet Censorship Law
October 14, 2003
Do Not Call List Remains in Legal Limbo
October 07, 2003
Do Not Call List Gets a Green Light
October 07, 2003
CDT Raises Concerns with House Copyright Enforcement Bill
October 03, 2003
Airline Passenger Screening Plan Is Off Track, CDT Says
October 01, 2003
Guidance Issued on Federal Agency "Privacy Impact Assessments"
October 01, 2003
House, Senate Curb CAPPS II
September 25, 2003
CDT Raises Concerns About Administrative Subpoenas, Expansion of National Security Letter Authority
September 24, 2003
House Subcommittee Passes International Consumer Protection Act
September 24, 2003
Federal Court Blocks Do Not Call List
September 24, 2003
DOJ Says It Has Never Used Key PATRIOT Provision
September 23, 2003
CDT Testifies on Copyright Enforcement Subpoenas
September 18, 2003
CDT Urges Protections for Privacy in Copyright Enforcement
September 09, 2003
CDT Challenges Pennsylvania's Net Blocking Law
September 09, 2003
PA AG Agrees to Stop Secret Censorship Scheme
September 09, 2003
CDT Calls for Privacy Balance in Domain Name Database
September 04, 2003
CDT Joins Call for Public Voice on Rules Regarding "Sensitive But Unclassified" Government Information
August 27, 2003
Privacy Groups File Brief in Supreme Court Privacy Act Case
August 25, 2003
Commission Recommends All Postal Mail Be Identified
August 21, 2003
Commerce Dept. Report Backs Capabilities of Child Protection Measures
August 19, 2003
Government Asks Supreme Court to Hear Case on Censorship Law Again
August 15, 2003
CDT Emphasizes Importance of Anonymity and Diversity in Government E-Authentication
August 12, 2003
CDT, Consumer Groups Raise Concerns About FCC "Cable-Ready" Proceeding
August 11, 2003
Senate Bill Would Place Checks On PATRIOT Act Powers
August 01, 2003
TSA Issues Second Privacy Act Notice Expanding and Narrowing CAPPS II
July 31, 2003
Federal Government Releases Draft Authentication Guidelines
July 31, 2003
CDT Calls for Continued Oversight of ICANN
July 30, 2003
GAO Report Faults Privacy Act Enforcement
July 30, 2003
Senate bill seeks government-wide report on commercial data usage; CAPPS II limits move forward
July 29, 2003
GetNetWise 2.0 Launched with Spam, Privacy and Security Resources
July 24, 2003
House Prohibits Funds for "Sneak and Peek" Searches
July 22, 2003
CDT Warns That Lack of Intelligence Oversight Threatens Civil Liberties, Calls for Privacy Protection Measures
July 21, 2003
Senate Committee Zeros Out TIA Funds, House Approves Limits on TIA Deployment
July 10, 2003
Financial Service Regulators Contemplate Short Privacy Notice Rule
July 01, 2003
CDT Calls for Policy Impact Statements for Key Internet Standards
June 27, 2003
National "Do Not Call" registry goes live
June 27, 2003
Supreme Court Upholds Library Filtering Law
June 23, 2003
Anti-Spam Bill Clears Senate Committee
June 20, 2003
House Committee Votes to Halt CAPPS II Pending Privacy Review
June 17, 2003
Support Builds for Federal Spam Law; Hard Issues Remain to Be Resolved
June 12, 2003
Verizon Forced to Identify Subscribers in Ongoing Privacy Dispute
June 05, 2003
Pennsylvania Attorney General Stonewalls on Secret Content Blocking Orders
May 27, 2003
State Government Group Rejects Pennsylvania Web Blocking Law
May 22, 2003
PATRIOT Act Corrections Needed, CDT Testifies
May 21, 2003
TIA Reports to Congress; Privacy Laws Inadequate, CDT Finds
May 20, 2003
Report on TIA Due This Week; Privacy Laws Inadequate, CDT Testifies
May 19, 2003
CDT Calls for Education, Limited Reform to Address P2P Privacy Issues
May 15, 2003
Authentication Privacy Principles Working Group Releases Interim Report
May 14, 2003
GAO Report Criticizes Terrorist Watch Lists
May 02, 2003
CDT Releases Report Analyzing Public Policy Concerns about ENUM Technology -
April 28, 2003
Federal Court Rejects Challenge to DMCA Subpoena Provision
April 24, 2003
Public Session on Privacy in Government Systems
April 23, 2003
Proposed State Copy Protection Legislation Raises Consumer Questions
April 21, 2003
CDT Appeals Pennsylvania Attorney General's Secrecy over Blocked Internet Sites
April 21, 2003
CDT Publishes Copyright One-Pager: "DRM and Public Policy: The Need for Greater Public Engagement"
April 11, 2003
House Amendment Would Outlaw "Misleading" Domain Names
March 26, 2003
FTC's National Telemarketing Do Not Call Web Site to Launch on July 1
March 26, 2003
CDT Releases New Report on Origins of Spam
March 19, 2003
CAPPS II Amendment Passes Commerce Committee
March 13, 2003
Air Travel Security Head Pledges Respect for Privacy
March 13, 2003
Air Travel Security Head Pledges Respect for Privacy
March 13, 2003
In Free Speech Victory, Appeals Court Strikes Down COPA - Again
March 07, 2003
Compendium Offers Insight on Key Privacy Issues
March 06, 2003
Maryland Web Blocking Bill Unconstitutional, Incompatible With Net Design
March 04, 2003
Airline Screening Proposal Fails Privacy Act Test
February 25, 2003
CDT Report Calls Pennsylvania Law Over-Broad and Unconstitutional
February 19, 2003
Congress Passes Do Not Call List Funding
February 18, 2003
Bill Introduced to Create Homeland Intelligence Agency
February 14, 2003
White House Releases Cybersecurity Plan
February 14, 2003
Congress Limits TIA Datamining Program
February 11, 2003
CDT joins Friend-of-the-Court Brief to Supreme Court in Library Filtering Case
February 11, 2003
French Court Rules in Favor of Yahoo in Internet Free Speech Case
February 11, 2003
PATRIOT Act II Draft Online
February 07, 2003
Verizon Seeks Stay of Court Ruling on Subscriber Identity
January 30, 2003
Few Details On New US Surveillance Center Made Public
January 30, 2003
Burglary and Bribery Problems Persist at Local DMV Offices
January 30, 2003
Legislation Authorizing "Do Not Call" List Introduced in House
January 30, 2003
Senate Votes to Block TIA Pending More Info
January 23, 2003
Court Orders Release of Subscriber Information in File-Sharing Case
January 21, 2003
Senators Seek to Block TIA
January 21, 2003
Put Brakes on Datamining, Coalition Urges
January 14, 2003

2002

GAO Reports US E-Gov Plan Is Not Citizen Focused
December 20, 2002
FTC Announces National "Do-Not-Call" Registry for Telemarketing
December 18, 2002
E-Government Act Signed Into Law
December 17, 2002
New Study Shows Internet Filtering Blocks Valuable Sites - But Can Benefit Parents
December 11, 2002
US Appeals Court Takes Narrow View of Jurisdiction Over Websites
December 11, 2002
Thousands File Comments with FCC on Copyright Protection
December 10, 2002
Thousands File Comments with FCC on Copyright Protection
December 10, 2002
CDT Publishes E-Government Handbook for Developing Countries
November 25, 2002
CDT Opposes Government Computer Security Mandates; WH Seeks Ongoing Comments
November 20, 2002
Homeland Security Law Threatens Privacy; CDT Pursues Oversight, Guidelines
November 20, 2002
Secretive Appeals Court Permits Wider Use of FISA
November 18, 2002
Carnivore Oversight Measure Becomes Law
November 18, 2002
Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Challenge to Filter Mandate
November 14, 2002
CDT Publishes Analysis, Suggested Reforms for the Powers and Mission of ICANN
October 30, 2002
On Telemarketing, FCC Seeks Comments on National Do-Not-Call List
October 28, 2002
CDT Calls for Consumer Dialogue on Digital Copyright Proposals
October 28, 2002
Senate Approves Controversial ".kids.us" Internet Domain
October 28, 2002
ICANN Proposes New Bylaws, But Fails to Solve Serious Accountability, Openness Questions
October 22, 2002
Bellwether Copyright Case Argued before Supreme Court
October 09, 2002
Markle Task Force Addresses Role of IT in Fight Against Terror
October 07, 2002
ICANN Publishes New Draft Bylaws for Upcoming Meeting
October 04, 2002
Department of Commerce Renews ICANN's Mandate But Misses Key Components; .kids.us Markup Put On Hold
September 20, 2002
CDT, Other Privacy Groups Challenge Government Grab for Broad Wiretap Powers
September 20, 2002
Senate Subcommittee Considers .kids.us Proposal
September 12, 2002
House Committee Passes Bipartisan Government Privacy Bill
September 11, 2002
CDT Issues Metrics for Consideration in New .org
August 30, 2002
CDT Calls Electronic Access to Court Records "A Quiet Revolution," Raising Questions of Privacy, Cost and Equity
August 21, 2002
ICANN Issues Preliminary Selection of New .org Operator
August 20, 2002
CDT Urges New Provisions in Key ICANN Agreement
August 19, 2002
FCC Enters Copyright Debate
August 12, 2002
Financial Privacy Regulations Upheld
August 12, 2002
FCC Declines to Issue Rules on Wireless Location Information
August 12, 2002
Microsoft Settles with FTC
August 12, 2002
New Bills Undermine 4th Amendment Without Solving Security Problems
August 02, 2002
FCC Issues New Rule on Customer Data
July 16, 2002
Public Interest Groups Raise Consumer Questions About DTV Copy Protections
July 15, 2002
Public Interest Groups Call On ISPs to Give Notice to Users of Subpoenas
July 11, 2002
Government Privacy Legislation Moves Forward in House
July 10, 2002
FCC Reaffirms FBI Surveillance Capabilities, Orders Compliance by June 30, 2002
July 01, 2002
E-Government Act Unanimously Passes Senate
June 28, 2002
ICANN Board's Reform Plan Has Serious Flaws
June 28, 2002
Internet Legislation Advances in the House Internet Legislation Advances in the House
June 26, 2002
.Org Bid Process Opens With 11 Contenders
June 26, 2002
Internet Legislation Advances in the House
June 20, 2002
CDT Testifies on ICANN, Calls For Broad Reform and Limits on Powers
June 12, 2002
Three Judge Panel Declares Library Filtering Mandate Unconstitutional
May 31, 2002
FBI Guideline Changes Promise More Surveillance, Less Purpose
May 30, 2002
House Passes .kids Domain Name Bill
May 22, 2002
CANSPAM Bill Passes Senate Commerce
May 17, 2002
Privacy Legislation Approved by Senate Committee
May 17, 2002
CDT Urges Mission Limits, Accountability for ICANN
May 03, 2002
CDT, Public Interest Groups File Brief in Yahoo! Case
May 03, 2002
Supreme Court Retains Injunction Against COPA Net Content Restrictions, Remands Decision
May 03, 2002
National Research Council Releases Report
May 02, 2002
Public Interest Groups Decry .us "Sell-Off"
April 29, 2002
.us Open Registration Begins, Policy Council Announced
April 24, 2002
Senator Hollings Introduces Online Personal Privacy Act
April 22, 2002
Federal Court Strikes Down Junk Fax Law
April 16, 2002
Supreme Court Strikes Down the Child Pornography Prevention Act of 1996
April 16, 2002
House Committee Approves .kids.us
April 11, 2002
CDT and International Partners Issue Final Statement on ICANN
April 05, 2002
ConsumerPrivacyGuide.org Sponsors File Comments with FTC on Do-Not-Call Proposal
March 28, 2002
Children's Internet Protection Act Case Heard by Federal Court
March 27, 2002
White House, DOJ Issue New Guidance on Withholding Information
March 22, 2002
E-Government Bill Passes Committee
March 22, 2002
E-Government Bill to Get Full Committee Vote
March 20, 2002
ICANN Board Refuses to Confirm Public Representation
March 18, 2002
Senator Requests ICANN Oversight Hearings
March 11, 2002
Subcommittee to Markup New .kids Bill
March 05, 2002
ICDT Policy Post 8.04CANN President Proposes Radical Restructuring Plan
February 26, 2002
CDT Issues Call For Best Practices, Cases Studies And Papers For E-gov Toolkit
February 21, 2002
CDT & International Partners Advise ICANN on At-Large Membership CDT & International Partners Advise ICANN on At-Large Membership
February 20, 2002
CDT Testifies on CyberSecurity, Raises Concerns About Email Disclosures
February 14, 2002
House Passes Cybersecurity Funding Bill
February 07, 2002
CFP 2002 in San Francisco Promises Stimulating Program
February 01, 2002
FTC Proposes National "Do Not Call" List
February 01, 2002
Council of Europe Moves to Draft Treaty on Hate Speech over Computer Networks
January 11, 2002

2001

Privacy and Consumer Groups Launch Online Resource
December 18, 2001
CDT Supports Move to Leave Internet Political Speech Alone
December 04, 2001
CDT Comments on US "GovNet" Proposal
November 29, 2001
Computer Security Bill Approved by House
November 29, 2001
Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Net Content Regulation Case
November 28, 2001
Thirty Nations Sign COE Convention on Cybercrime
November 26, 2001
Proposed "OPES" Protocol Advances; Policy Issues to Be Considered
November 12, 2001
Court Upholds Free Speech Rights in Yahoo! Case
November 08, 2001
Congress Holds Hearings on .kids, .kids.us
November 01, 2001
Commerce Department Selects New Operator for .us
October 31, 2001
OMB to Post Online Data On Proposed Regulations
October 23, 2001
House Passes Money Laundering Bill; Senator Drops Call for Crypto Controls
October 18, 2001
Senate Passes Sweeping Electronic Surveillance Provisions
October 12, 2001
House Passes Surveillance Package
October 12, 2001
FEC Seeking Comment on Proposed Rule Concerning Use of Internet in Federal Election Campaigns
October 09, 2001
Anti-Terrorism Packages Advance in House, Senate
October 05, 2001
Congress Weighs New Government Surveillance Powers
October 02, 2001
Supreme Court Briefs Filed in Free Expression Case
September 21, 2001
COE Cybercrime Treaty Moves Closer to Adoption
September 20, 2001
Administration Seeks Extensive Changes in Surveillance Laws
September 20, 2001
Senate Amends Surveillance Laws in Response to Sept. 11, 2001 Terrorist Attacks
September 14, 2001
International Study Calls for Participation, Representation in Online Management Body
August 31, 2001
Most Banks Offering Online Services Are Not Giving Consumers Online Privacy Choices
August 29, 2001
CDT's International Project Signs Cooperative Agreement With UN Agency
August 23, 2001
Industry Forces File Brief in Important Speech Case
August 13, 2001
Court Challenge to Mandatory School and Library Filtering Moves Forward
July 31, 2001
Public Interest Coalition Calls for Improved .us Policy Making
July 27, 2001
US Government Seeks New Operator for ".us"
June 13, 2001
ICANN Surveys Uses, Protections of Domain Name Information
June 12, 2001
CDT Testifies At House Hearing on Cybercrime
June 12, 2001
Yahoo! Clears Legal Hurdle in Fight Against Damaging French Ruling
June 07, 2001
Global Study Group Releases Report on ICANN Elections
May 30, 2001
Libraries Win Delay From New Federal Filtering Laws
May 21, 2001
Supreme Court to Hear COPA Challenge
May 21, 2001
Privacy Groups Call on Attorney General to Strengthen Privacy Protections
May 02, 2001
Cyber-crime Treaty Enters Home Stretch
April 27, 2001
Public Interest Groups and Academics Call on Bush Administration to Fill Privacy Position
April 16, 2001
CDT Urges FCC to Adopt Privacy Rules for Wireless Location Information
April 10, 2001
House Subcommittee Revisits Filtering Mandates
April 04, 2001
Constitutionality of Filtering Mandates is Challenged in Courts
March 20, 2001
Justice Department Asks Supreme Court to Review COPA Decision
February 28, 2001
CDT Comments to FCC on Mandatory Filtering
February 16, 2001
CDT Joins Non-profits in Urging IRS Not to Stifle Online Activity
February 13, 2001
Index on Censorship Magazine Honors Publius Network as "Best Circumvention of Censorship"
February 12, 2001
CDT to Testify at US Congress Hearing on ICANN
February 07, 2001
International Study Team Requests ICANN Election Data
February 07, 2001
Federal Trade Commission Closes Its Investigation of DoubleClick
January 26, 2001

2000

Update: French Court Imposes Speech Restrictions Beyond Its Borders
December 27, 2000
French Court Imposes Speech Restrictions Beyond Its Borders
December 27, 2000
CDT and Partners Submit Comments on ICANN Study
December 22, 2000
Internet Filtering Mandates Pass Congress
December 18, 2000
DOJ Releases Final Carnivore Report
December 15, 2000
Update: French Court Imposes Speech Restrictions Beyond Its Borders
December 15, 2000
CDT, Privacy Groups Worldwide Oppose Draft Cyber-Crime Convention
December 13, 2000
Carnivore Controversy Continues
December 06, 2000
CDT Urges FCC to Pursue Open Access
December 01, 2000
U.S., Council of Europe Push for International Cybercrime Treaty; New Draft Released
November 26, 2000
CDT, Berkman Center to Host ICANN Discussion Forum
November 17, 2000
CDT Offers Guidance to ICANN on Studying Public Input
November 10, 2000
Internet Liberties Groups Oppose Draft Cyber-Crime Treaty
October 31, 2000
COPA Commission Endorses User Empowerment, No New Legislation
October 23, 2000
Broad Opposition to Filtering Mandates Emerges
October 12, 2000
ICANN Announces Election Winners
October 11, 2000
CDT Releases Success Criteria for ICANN Election
October 10, 2000
Radio B92 Reclaims Original Building and Frequency
October 05, 2000
Senate Judiciary Committee Approves Scaled-Back Computer Crime Bill
October 05, 2000
Mandatory Internet Filtering Nears Passage
October 04, 2000
Voting Begins in ICANN Election
October 02, 2000
Strong Privacy Bill Approved by House Judiciary Committee
September 26, 2000
CDT Files comments on Privacy of Bankruptcy Data
September 22, 2000
CDT and Partners Unveil ICANN Candidate Information Page
September 19, 2000
United States Government Grants Extension To ICANN
September 06, 2000
Last Week To Support Potential ICANN Candidates
September 01, 2000
Appeals Court Partly Rejects FCC Wiretap Ruling, Retains Cell Phone Tracking Requirement
August 15, 2000
Filtering, Monitoring Language Reintroduced In Appropriations Bill
August 07, 2000
White House Proposes Updates To U.S. Surveillance Laws
August 02, 2000
Filtering Mandates Removed From Appropriations Bill
July 27, 2000
McCain Introduces S. 2928 To Improve Notice And Choice
July 26, 2000
CDT Testifies On FBI E-mail Monitoring Program
July 24, 2000
Domain Name Group Moves Forward on Elections, New Domains
July 19, 2000
Changes Could Diminish Public Voice In ICANN
July 10, 2000
CDT And Common Cause Analyze Global Election Rules
July 07, 2000
CDT Kicks Off ICANN Registration Drive
June 28, 2000
Senate Passes Internet Filter Amendment - Twice
June 27, 2000
Court Strikes Down COPA in Major Free Speech Victory
June 23, 2000
Clinton Administration Ties Agency Budgets to Privacy Practices
June 23, 2000
CDT Web Site Becomes One of the First to Use New Privacy Notice Standard
June 23, 2000
Web Privacy Standard Moves Forward
June 21, 2000
CDT Calls for ICANN Election Changes
June 07, 2000
COPA Commission Holds First Hearings
June 07, 2000
Senate Begins Hearings on Computer Crime Legislation
May 25, 2000
CDT Testifies on Privacy
May 25, 2000
COPA Commission Schedules First Hearing
May 23, 2000
Supreme Court Strikes Down Cable TV Restriction
May 23, 2000
FTC Recommends Congress Take Action on Online Privacy
May 23, 2000
CDT Calls on FEC to Reaffirm Internet "Free" Speech Rulings
May 16, 2000
Supreme Court Opens Official Web Site
April 17, 2000
Representative Davis and Moran Introduce New "Cyber Security" Bill
April 13, 2000
DT Testifies: Privacy Commission Could Help, But Should Not Be Used to Delay Legislation
April 13, 2000
CDT and the Ontario Information and Privacy Commissioner release report on how P3P can help protect privacy
April 10, 2000
FBI Brews Digital Storm, CDT Calls for Stronger Privacy Standards
April 06, 2000
Domain Names Group Moves Toward Open Election
March 10, 2000
CDT Testifies on AOL-Time Warner Merger
March 02, 2000
DoubleClick Puts Hold on Tying Personal Info to Online Habits
March 02, 2000
CDT Urges Congress to Go Slow, Respect Privacy in Responding to Hack Attacks
February 29, 2000
CDT Files New Facts for FTC's DoubleClick Inquiry
February 29, 2000
CDT Urges Privacy at White House Summit on Hack Attacks
February 15, 2000
Speak Out on DoubleClick
February 01, 2000
Supreme Court Upholds Driver's Privacy Law
January 12, 2000
New U.S. Regulations Give Consumers More Access to Strong Encryption, Free Expression Concerns Remain
January 12, 2000
New Computer Security Plan Features Monitoring
January 10, 2000
CDT and Others Call for FEC to Leave Individual Political Speech on the Internet Alone
January 06, 2000

1999

CDT Submits Comments to FTC on Online Profiling
November 30, 1999
FCC Wiretap Decision Challenged
November 22, 1999
CDT Creates New Privacy Resource for Consumers
November 15, 1999
Federal Trade Commission Examines Online Profiling
November 08, 1999
CDT Seeks to Improve Public Representation, Guard Civil Liberties in Domain Name Process
November 02, 1999
President Clinton Unveils Sweeping Health Privacy Proposal
October 29, 1999
CDT & Allies Defeat Mandatory Internet Filtering Proposal
October 28, 1999
CDT To Co-Sponsor Public Interest Workshop on Domain Names Issues
October 22, 1999
CDT Outlines Concerns About "Codes of Conduct" for Internet Content
October 21, 1999
FTC Releases Children's Privacy Rules
October 20, 1999
Domain Names Organization Elects Three Directors
October 19, 1999
Cybersquatting Bill Set for House Vote
October 16, 1999
Library Censorship Provision Passes House Committee
October 16, 1999
CDT Raises Concerns About Controversial Bertelsmann Proposal
October 16, 1999
Domain Name Group to Elect Board Members
October 08, 1999
CDT Joins Non-Commercial Domain Name Holders Constituency
October 06, 1999
Three Major Parties in Domain Names Debate Approach Resolution
September 28, 1999
CDT Releases Report on Campaign Finance Law and the Net
September 16, 1999
Less Than Half of the Presidential Candidates Have Privacy Policies on Their Web Sites
September 02, 1999
CDT and diverse group file amicus brief opposing Internet censorship
September 01, 1999
FCC Mandates Surveillance Features in Phone System
August 27, 1999
Federal Appeals Court Drops Rules Protecting Phone Customer Privacy
August 26, 1999
Justice Department Proposes Secret Searches of Computers in Homes, Offices
August 20, 1999
The US Department of Commerce announces new plan to ensure free access to government information
August 13, 1999
CDT and OMB Watch Announce the "10 Most Wanted" Government Documents
August 04, 1999
White House Considers Massive Computer Monitoring Plan
July 27, 1999
CDT issues report on privacy seals and privacy practices online
July 27, 1999
House Reviews FTC's Online Privacy Report
July 13, 1999
WANTED! CDT And OMB Watch Seek Missing Government Documents
June 28, 1999
School And Library Censorship Bill Advances In Senate
June 23, 1999
House Commerce Subcommittee Rejects Domestic Controls On Crypto
June 16, 1999
U.S. Allies Reject Key Recovery
June 09, 1999
Government Agencies Ordered to Post Privacy Policies
June 03, 1999
CDT Testifies on Privacy
May 27, 1999
Senate Witnesses Express Constitutional Concern Over Mandatory Filtering
May 20, 1999
U.S. Government Encourages Serbians to Use the Internet
May 14, 1999
Survey Shows that More Web Sites are Talking About Privacy, but Less Than 10% of Popular Sites Meet the Test Called for by Industry, Advocacy Groups and the FTC
May 12, 1999
B92 Back on the Net
May 11, 1999
FTC Acts Again on Children's Privacy
May 06, 1999
Industry Offers Resources To Parents
May 05, 1999
Clinton Calls For New Privacy Protections For Financial Information
May 04, 1999
Broad Privacy Bill Introduced in the Senate
April 22, 1999
Senate Hearing on Medical Records Privacy
April 22, 1999
Advocates Call on Clinton to Protect Privacy Online
April 21, 1999
Internet Free Speech Precedent Unaffected by annoy.com Ruling
April 20, 1999
CDT Testifies on Privacy
April 20, 1999
Federal Agency Web Sites Still Lack Clear Privacy Notices-- CDT Urges New US Privacy Czar to Act Immediately
April 16, 1999
Privacy & Consumer Groups File Supplement to Complaint Against Intel
April 08, 1999
Justice Department Appeals Anti-Censorship Ruling
April 06, 1999
Radio B92 in Serbia is Shut Down
April 05, 1999
AUSTRALIA NEEDS YOUR HELP TO FIGHT DRACONIAN INTERNET CENSORSHIP
April 05, 1999
Senate Commerce Committee Holds Hearing on Mandatory Filtering
March 04, 1999
CDT comments to WIPO and ICANN on Privacy and Freedom of Expression Issues
February 26, 1999
Privacy And Consumer Groups File Complaint Against Intel At FTC
February 25, 1999
Connecticut State Government's Information Technology Proposal Puts Personal Privacy At Risk
February 18, 1999
Congress Focuses on Privacy: Senator Burns Issues Draft Privacy Bill
February 17, 1999
Preserving the Public Right to Know: CDT Adds Voice to Environmentalists' Outcry
February 10, 1999
House Telecommunications Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Wireless Privacy Issues
February 03, 1999
Free Speech Victory: Court Issues Injunction Against COPA
February 01, 1999
While COPA Challenged In Court, Congress Introduces Net Censorship Bill
January 21, 1999
Coalition Of Industry And Civil Liberties Groups Supports Court Fight To Protect Free Speech Online
January 11, 1999

1998

Congress Passes "Roving Wiretaps" Expands Surveillance Authority
December 15, 1998
First Congressional Action to Protect Privacy Online
December 15, 1998
Court Battles Waged on the First Amendment Front
December 11, 1998
Online Protest Launched Against China Net Prosecution
December 10, 1998
International Agreement on Encryption Export Controls Leaves Some Details Unclear
December 07, 1998
Federal Judge Grants Temporary Restraining Order on CDA II
November 19, 1998
FCC Proposes Location Tracking for Wireless Phones; Launches Inquiry into Wiretapping in Packet Networks - Public comment deadline December 14
November 06, 1998
Forward-Looking Electronic Signatures Bill Passed in Massive Budget Act
October 21, 1998
Congress Passes Censorship, Privacy and Other Internet Bills
October 21, 1998
Digital Signatures Legislation Adopted
October 20, 1998
Privacy, Digital Signatures Legislation Adopted
October 20, 1998
Law Professors Call CDA-II Unconstitutional
October 13, 1998
Congress Likely to Pass Internet Censorship Legislation This Week
October 13, 1998
Internet Tax Freedom Bill Passes Senate by 96 to 2 Vote
October 08, 1998
House Passes Internet Censorship Bill, Holding Children's Privacy Hostage
October 07, 1998
Senate Attaches Coats' Censorship Language to Tax Bill
October 07, 1998
WIPO Expert Will Convene Public Interest Community for Open Discussion at CDT
October 02, 1998
Senate Takes First Congressional Action to Protect Privacy Online
October 01, 1998
House Commerce Committee Continues Fact Finding on Unsolicited Commercial Email (UCE)
September 29, 1998
CDA II Passed By House Commerce Committee
September 24, 1998
CDT Staff Counsel Deirdre Mulligan Testifies
September 23, 1998
Senate To Move Forward on Children's Privacy
September 23, 1998
Congress Poised to Vote CDA II
September 22, 1998
House Subcommittee Approves CDA II
September 17, 1998
Administration's Latest Crypto Controls Leave Little Guy Unprotected
September 16, 1998
CDT Report Finds Strong Protection For Free Expression On The Internet Under International Human Rights Principles
September 15, 1998
FCC Delays CALEA Until June 2000, Big Privacy Fight Ahead
September 11, 1998
CDT Calls Proposed Legislation to Regulate Content on the Internet Ineffective, Unconstitutional, or Unecessary
September 11, 1998
CDT's Privacy Quiz: The Lewinsky-Starr Edition
August 19, 1998
FTC Takes Action on Privacy: Settlement with GeoCities Sets A Historic Precedent, Highlights the Need for Uniform Privacy Rules
August 16, 1998
Placing The Clinton Administration's Privacy Announcement In Perspective
August 11, 1998
Digital Signatures Bill Moves Forward in Senate, But Without Privacy Protections
July 29, 1998
Senate Passes Internet Censorship Language as part of Appropriations Bill
July 28, 1998
CDT calls for Internet Privacy Legislation
July 21, 1998
FBI Asks Congress to Expand Wiretap Capabilities
July 17, 1998
Department of Commerce Solicits Comments
July 17, 1998
DES is Dead
July 17, 1998
Internet Filtering Amendment Moves Forward in House
July 02, 1998
General Services Administration (GSA) Creates Digital Certification Initiative Riddled With Serious Privacy Concerns
June 30, 1998
U.S. Key Recovery Group Fails to Set Standard
June 29, 1998
Privacy and Consumer Advocates Call on Administration to Develop a National Privacy Policy
June 22, 1998
CDT Calls Government Response to Industry Inaction Inadequate
June 04, 1998
CDT Urges FCC to Reject FBI Effort to Require Nation-wide Location Tracking and Expanded Packet Network Surveillance
May 20, 1998
Pro-Privacy Encryption Bill Introduced in Senate
May 12, 1998
A Bill Establishing A Legal Framework For Banks And Other Financial Institutions To Use 'Digital Signature' Systems Raises Important Privacy And Consumer Concerns
May 01, 1998
FCC Launches CALEA Proceeding
April 21, 1998
Key Administration Official Criticizes US Crypto Policy
April 15, 1998
CDT asks FCC to protect communications privacy, scale back CALEA plans.
March 26, 1998
CDT's Deirdre Mulligan Testified In House Hearing On Privacy In Electronic Communications
March 26, 1998
"Infrastructure Protection" Poses Threats to Civil Liberties
March 17, 1998
Legal Experts Find Encryption Controls at Odds with Bill of Rights:
March 17, 1998
Senate Commerce Committee Passes Net Censorship Bills
March 16, 1998
Congress Prepares to Take Up Crypto Again
March 08, 1998
Sen. John McCain's bill, the Internet Library Act was also passed out of committee
March 01, 1998
Web Site Criticized By CDT In Complaint To Federal Trade Commission Changes Privacy Policy
February 26, 1998
Federal Communications Commission Rejects Opt-out Approach To Protecting Privacy
February 23, 1998
Senate Committee On Labor And Human Resources Resumes Hearings On The Confidentiality Of Medical Information
February 23, 1998
CDT's Comments to the Department of Commerce
February 20, 1998
Civil liberties groups criticize FBI wiretap plans, call on FCC to focus on security and privacy.
February 11, 1998
Navy Breaks 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Privacy Law
January 28, 1998

1997

Industry RespondsTo Online Community's Outrage Over Widespread Availability Of Personal Information
December 18, 1997
Civil Liberties Groups Call on FCC to Protect Privacy, Security as FBI Pushes Digital Telephony Law.
December 16, 1997
Children's Web Sites Continue to Undermine Kids Privacy
December 16, 1997
CDT Releases Overview of Internet "Rating Issues" in preparation for December Summit
November 01, 1997
House Subcommittee Questions FBI Implementation of Digital Telephony Law.
October 23, 1997
A Better Way to Protect Kids Online: User Empowerment Technology
October 01, 1997
Free Speech Threat: Congress Continues Trying to Censor the Internet
October 01, 1997
House Intelligence Committee passes an FBI-backed version of SAFE
September 11, 1997
SAFE Clears Another Key House Committee.
September 08, 1997
Social Security Administration Reopens Web Site
September 04, 1997
Federal Court Finds Encryption Export Controls Unconstitutional
August 28, 1997
Civil Liberties Groups Ask FCC to Block FBI Electronic Surveillance Proposal
August 11, 1997
The Forum on Internet Domain Names, Washington, D.C.
July 31, 1997
CDT comments to National Institute for Standards & Technology
July 24, 1997
Key Recovery Gets Mixed Reviews At Committee Hearing.
July 09, 1997
Senate Committee Approves Key-recovery Crypto Bill
June 19, 1997
CDT Participates In FTC Workshop
June 10, 1997
FBI Director Freeh Testifies at Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing
June 06, 1997
Report on Communications Privacy Calls for Stronger Privacy Protections.
June 05, 1997
House Judiciary Committee unanimously approved SAFE
May 14, 1997
House International Relations Trade Subcommittee held a hearing on the SAFE bill.
April 30, 1997
House Subcommittee Approves SAFE Bill.
April 30, 1997
CDT and Industry Criticize FBI CALEA Implimentation Plan, Call for Congressional Hearings
April 29, 1997
Legislation To Control Domestictic Encryption.
March 26, 1997
House Judiciary Committee held a hearing on SAFE.
March 20, 1997
NRC Report: Pressure Needed to Improve Security and Privacy of Electronic Health Records
March 05, 1997
"Security and Freedom through Encryption" (SAFE) Act.
February 12, 1997
House Telecommunications Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Wireless Privacy Issues
February 06, 1997
NCVHS Hearings Explore Health Information Privacy Options
February 02, 1997
FBI Issues Second Surveillance Capacity Notice
January 19, 1997
Commerce Department Issues New Crypto Regs, Maintains Export Controls on Strong Encryption
January 09, 1997

1996

Leading Software Companies Frustrated with Administration Encryption Plan
December 18, 1996
Court Decision Challenges Constitutionality of Crypto Export Controls
December 18, 1996
President Signs Executive Order, Appoints "Special Envoy for Cryptography"; First Steps Towards Administration Key Recovery Plan
November 18, 1996
Members of Congress Raise Questions about Clipper 3.1.1
October 22, 1996
Law Enforcement Gets Keys; Internet Users Left Out in the Cold
October 01, 1996
FBI Demands for Broad New Surveillance Power Rejected on Privacy Grounds
September 20, 1996
Hearing Held on "Children's Privacy" Legislation
September 13, 1996
New Electronic Health Information Provisions Pose Privacy Risks
August 16, 1996
Clinton Administration, Congress Propose Sweeping Anti-Terrorism Initiatives
August 01, 1996
FBI Director, Industry Leaders Testify at Senate Crypto Hearing; Hearing was Cybercast Live
July 25, 1996
More of the Same: Gore Announces Administration Statement on Encryption Policy
July 12, 1996
Second Senate Encryption Hearing Held on June 26; Hearing was "Cybercast" Live on the Net
June 26, 1996
Rep. Markey Introduces Online Privacy Legislation
June 24, 1996
CDT Testifies at Congressional Hearing regarding Medical Records Confidentiality
June 14, 1996
Supreme Court Recognizes Psychotherapy-Patient Privacy Rights
June 13, 1996
National Research Council Report Calls Administration Crypto Policy into Question
June 10, 1996
CDT Presents Testimony At FTC Hearings
June 05, 1996
Clipper III:
May 21, 1996
Clinton Administration releases draft of its latest encryption policy proposal
May 16, 1996
Mark-up of Medical Privacy Bill Postponed Indefinitely
May 13, 1996
Senators Burns, Dole, Leahy, and Pressler Introduce Legislation to Challenge Clinton Administration's Encryption Export Controls
May 02, 1996
Important Hurdle Cleared in Court Battle to Overturn Crypto Export Controls
April 17, 1996
Key Senators Strengthen Medical Privacy Bill: Mark-up Set for April 24
April 12, 1996
Justice Dept. Drops Case Against Phil Zimmermann, PGP Author
January 12, 1996
CEO's Criticize Encryption Export Policies, Warn of Economic Harm
January 01, 1996

1995

Senate Labor and Human Resources Committee Holds Hearing on S. 1360
November 14, 1995
Landmark Health Privacy Legislation Introduced
October 24, 1995
FBI Announces Initial Surveillance Capacity Request
October 16, 1995

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Commerce Department Releases Study on Availability of Encryption Abroad
Administration Publishes Personal Use Exemption for Encryption Exports
Encryption Experts Call For Much Longer Key Lengths

 
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