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Name Issues Date
Tighter Medical Privacy Rules Sought
In the News: The Obama administration is rewriting new rules on medical privacy after an outpouring of criticism...
Health Privacy 8/23/2010
Talk of banning BlackBerrys over data encryption has businesses worried
In the News: The far-flung folks of Euronet Worldwide represent just one of many armies of corporate warriors...
International 8/17/2010
Enforcing the Law from the Air
In the News: Air surveillance is an increasingly-used tool in law enforcement. Are privacy rights being eroded?
Security & Surveillance 8/17/2010
Google, Verizon say no 'net neutrality' for wireless
In the News: Google and US telecom titan Verizon proposed a legal framework to safeguard "net neutrality...
Internet Openness & Standards 8/10/2010
Google, Verizon issue net neutrality proposal
In the News: WASHINGTON -- Google and Verizon on Monday outlined their vision for how Internet traffic should be...
Internet Openness & Standards 8/9/2010

Policy Posts deliver in-depth analysis of current issues affecting the Internet. These documents are a leading resource for policy makers, the press, industry representatives, students, and others interested in legal and policy issues affecting the Internet.

Name Issues Date
CDT Breaks Down Proposed Changes to HIPAA The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) proposed a set of significant updates to... Health Privacy 8/6/2010
FCC Must Have Narrow Authority over Internet Access FCC Reconsidering Regulatory Approach to Broadband CDT Supports Placing Broadband Internet Service... Internet Openness & Standards 7/29/2010
Department of Commerce at the Intersection of Privacy and Innovation Commerce Department Should Take Lead Role as Global Privacy Advocate Commerce Should Push for 21st... Consumer Privacy 6/25/2010
ACTA Debate Gets Specific Draft Text of ACTA Made Public ACTA’s Selective Export of U.S. Copyright Law May Foster... Digital Copyright 5/18/2010
Copyright “Enforcement” Policies Could Have Broad Impact CDT weighs in on copyright enforcement debates Copyright enforcement should focus on bad actors... Digital Copyright 5/4/2010

Find all our latest testimony, papers, and other reports here.

Name Author Issues Date
Internet Governance Forum (IGF) Resources Page
Report: The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) is a forum for multi-stakeholder policy dialogue, convened...
International 8/30/2010
Comparison of Privacy Bills
Report: CDT submits the following chart as an addendum to the written testimony of Leslie Harris, President...
Justin Brookman Consumer Privacy 8/5/2010
Amicus Brief: UMG vs. Veoh
Brief: Over the last decade, the Internet has grown into an extraordinary platform for free speech and...
Digital Copyright 7/26/2010
Building a Strong Privacy and Security Policy Framework for Personal Health Records
Paper: A growing number of individuals use electronic personal health records (PHRs) to manage personal...
Health Privacy 7/23/2010
Testimony of Leslie Harris before the House Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection
Testimony: Chairman Rush, Ranking Member Whitfield, and members of the Subcommittee: On behalf of the Center...
Consumer Privacy 7/22/2010

Featured Articles from the CDT Blog

by Mark Stanley | August 30, 2010
Last week, Senator Al Franken said Internet neutrality is “the First Amendment issue of our time.” Franken’s statement comes as Internet service providers—including giants like AT&T, Time Warner and Verizon—have...Continued »
by Harley Geiger | August 13, 2010
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) wants to remove health information privacy protections from people who have been dead for 50 years. HHS issued  a proposed rule to update health privacy regulations, and most of their...Continued »
by Andrew McDiarmid | August 11, 2010
It’s hot this week in DC, but that didn’t stop Google and Verizon from pouring gasoline on the debate over Internet neutrality rules.  After much drama and speculation (some of which was tweeted to be erroneous), the two giants from...Continued »
by Justin Brookman | August 5, 2010
Two weeks ago, CDT President Leslie Harris testified before the House Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection on the two privacy bills currently being debated in Washington:  the BEST PRACTICES bill from Subcommittee Chairman...Continued »