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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-ma