🏳️- Center for Democracy and Technology

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A 501(c)(3) working to promote democratic values by shaping technology policy and architecture, with a focus on the rights of the individual. CDT supports laws, corporate policies, and technological tools that protect privacy and security and enable free speech online.

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CDT Urges the FCC to Abandon its Unconstitutional Jawboning of CBS

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CDT filed comments with the FCC regarding the recently reinstated complaint alleging that CBS violated its public interest obligations by committing “news distortion.”

[Full Comments](https://cdt.org/insights/cdt-urges-the-fcc-to-abandon-its-unconstitutional-jawboning-of-cbs-and-recommit-to-its-obligations-under-the-first-amendment/)

When it Comes to Free Speech, the Trump Administration Should Follow Its Own Order

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In the few weeks since President Trump took office, the Administration has already taken multiple actions to censor or chill speech it dislikes online and off.

[Full Blog](https://cdt.org/insights/when-it-comes-to-free-speech-the-trump-administration-should-follow-its-own-order/)

What Do Workers Want?

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CDT & Coworker.org collaborated on a project that explored workers’ perspectives on workplace surveillance through a unique Deliberative Polling approach.

[Full Blog](https://cdt.org/insights/what-do-workers-want-a-cdt-coworker-deliberative-poll-on-workplace-surveillance-and-datafication/)

Keep in Touch!

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[Newsletter Sign-Up](https://cdt.org/email-signup/)

Education Leaders’ Guide to Complying with Existing Student Privacy and Civil Rights Laws

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With immigration enforcement likely to intensify this year, it is critical that school administrators comply with existing privacy and civil rights laws with respect to the data they collect and the technology that they use.

[Read Brief](https://cdt.org/insights/brief-education-leaders-guide-to-complying-with-existing-student-privacy-and-civil-rights-laws-amidst-an-evolving-immigration-landscape/)

State Government Use of AI

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With the rapid evolution of AI and the frenzied push for governments to adopt AI systems, EOs are an important lever for governors to establish responsible practices across agencies.

[Read More](https://cdt.org/insights/state-government-use-of-ai-the-opportunities-of-executive-action-in-2025/)

Assessing AI

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This CDT AI Governance Lab report looks at the spectrum of AI assessment approaches, from narrowest to broadest & from least to most independent, to identify which approaches best serve which goals.

[Read Report](https://cdt.org/insights/assessing-ai-surveying-the-spectrum-of-approaches-to-understanding-and-auditing-ai-systems/)

Our Work Has Never Been More Important

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At the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT), we believe in the power of the internet. Whether it’s facilitating entrepreneurial endeavors, providing access to new markets and opportunities, or creating a platform for free speech, the internet empowers, emboldens and equalizes people around the world.

Explore Our Issues

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*   [Cybersecurity & Standards](https://cdt.org/area-of-focus/cybersecurity-standards/)

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*   [Elections & Democracy](https://cdt.org/area-of-focus/elections-democracy/)

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*   [Equity in Civic Tech](https://cdt.org/civictech/)

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*   [Free Expression](https://cdt.org/area-of-focus/free-expression)

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*   [Government Surveillance](https://cdt.org/area-of-focus/government-surveillance)

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*   [Open Internet](https://cdt.org/area-of-focus/open-internet)

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*   [Privacy & Data](https://cdt.org/area-of-focus/privacy-data)

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CDT’s 2023 Annual Report

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In 2023 – at a pivotal time for democracy – CDT was at the forefront, advancing a tech policy agenda focused on equity and democratic values. Read more about how we ensured tech policy conversations centered the communities and issues directly impacted in our 2023 Annual Report.

[Go to Report](https://cdt.org/2023-annual-report/)

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Members of the Global Encryption Coalition – spread across 105 countries – helping to respond rapidly to emerging threats to encryption. [_More_](https://www.globalencryption.org/about/members/).

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Members of CDT’s Task Force on Protecting Reproductive Health Info, helping to protect the privacy & access to info of people seeking reproductive health care. [_More_](https://cdt.org/press/new-cdt-task-force-convenes-tech-companies-scholars-advocates-to-protect-reproductive-health-information/).

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Number of CDT newsletters around pressing policy areas like student privacy & equity, AI, and more. [_Sign up._](https://cdt.org/email-signup/)

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Number of lifetime plays of CDT’s long-standing podcast, Tech Talks. _[Listen.](https://cdt.org/tech-talks/)_

The Latest from CDT

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### **CDT Europe Statement on the Third General Purpose AI Code of Practice Draft** 

March 12, 2025

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### Tech Talks: Talking Tech with Greg Nojeim on the Current State of PCLOB

March 7, 2025

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### With Outcome of CISA Election Security Review Looming, Agency Must Protect Critical Infrastructure 

March 5, 2025

](https://cdt.org/insights/with-outcome-of-cisa-election-security-review-looming-agency-must-protect-critical-infrastructure/)

Who We Are

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Our team of experts on both sides of the Atlantic has deep, cross-cutting knowledge and experience on issues relating to the internet and emerging technologies, including privacy, security, online expression, competition, and fostering healthy online civic space. We come from academia, private enterprise, government, and the nonprofit worlds to translate complex policy into action.

1.  [See Staff](https://cdt.org/staff/)

Check Out CDT’S Podcast – Tech Talk

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Tech is all around you – and now, insights on the tech policies that are shaping your digital world can be added to your podcast playlist. _You can find CDT’s Tech Talk anywhere you find your favorite podcasts, including on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/0SsIesR5GZGQpF3giX8vC0), [SoundCloud](https://soundcloud.com/cdt-tech-talk),  [iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/cdt-tech-talk/id1010874517?mt=2), [Google Podcasts](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLnNvdW5kY2xvdWQuY29tL3VzZXJzL3NvdW5kY2xvdWQ6dXNlcnM6MTU5MzM1NzYwL3NvdW5kcy5yc3M), [Stitcher,](https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/cdts-tech-talks/cdt-tech-talks) and [TuneIn](https://tunein.com/podcasts/Technology-Podcasts/CDTs-Tech-Talks-p1105705/)._

[Go to Podcast](https://cdt.org/tech-talks/)

Do you have a passion for finding innovative and practical solutions to technology policy challenges that align with civil rights, civil liberties, and democratic values? View our open opportunities.

[See Openings](https://cdt.org/careers/)

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