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The NSA Shuttered the Call Detail Records Program. So Too Must Congress.

August 16, 2019

Of the surveillance reforms Congress must enact this year, shuttering the Call Detail Records program is low-hanging fruit. Faced with evidence that this program is invasive, ineffective, and operated unlawfully, we expect Congress to agree that this is an easy call.

Tech Talk: Addressing America’s Digital Divide

August 13, 2019

As internet access and computer ownership become increasingly crucial to American households, the disadvantages of not being connected to the net are more pressing and apparent. Why is America’s digital divide such a difficult problem to address? In the latest episode of our podcast, Tech Talk, we invited two guests to discuss.

Student Privacy Report Gives Guidance on Algorithms in K-12 Education

August 12, 2019

If algorithmic systems aren’t implemented and managed carefully in the K-12 education space, these systems can cause harm to the very students they are intended to help. It’s important that schools are cautious and thoughtful about when they use algorithmic systems, and how. We’ve got ideas on how they can achieve this.