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07

May

2018

Privacy’s Blueprint: The Battle to Control the Design of New Technologies1401 K Street NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20005

Join CDT for a conversation about design and technology with Northeastern University Professor of Law and Computer Science Woodrow Hartzog, who will introduce his new book, Privacy’s Blueprint: The Battle to Control the Design of New Technologies. Hartzog’s talk will be followed by a panel discussion on human- and privacy-centric design.
05

Apr

2018

Facebook After Cambridge Analytica: What Should We Do Now?740 15th St NW #900

New America’s Open Technology Institute will host a conversation with FTC Commissioner Terrell McSweeny and a wide-ranging discussion with a panel of experts, including CDT’s Michelle De Mooy, who will offer some initial answers to these critical questions, and begin to map out the best ways that we all might leverage this critical moment to create a healthier internet ecosystem.
29

Mar

2018

Annual Dinner1919 Connecticut Ave NW Washington, DC 20009

The evening, fondly known as Tech Prom, will feature the most influential minds of today’s tech policy world, and will highlight the most pressing issues in the field. It will also provide many opportunities to mingle, connect, and exchange views with a variety of attendees from all sectors.
12

Mar

2018

Fireside Chat: Chilling Effects on Security Research1401 K Street NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC

For many years, security researchers, infosec experts, and hackers have faced negative consequences such as legal threats and prosecution for simply doing their jobs. These so-called “chilling effects” have reached near-mythical status, and the level of understanding of potential risks varies throughout the tech policy community. Please join us for a discussion of the hazards that security researchers face, and a dissection of the myths, facts, and norms that exist around their work.
09

Mar

2018

EU Privacy Countdown: What the GDPR Regulations Mean For Your Constituents45 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20515

This lunch briefing, hosted by the Congressional Internet Caucus Academy, will focus on what the GDPR means for U.S. businesses and the worldwide flow of citizens’ information.
01

Mar

2018

Listening In: Cybersecurity in an Insecure Age1401 K Street NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC

Join the Center for Democracy & Technology in welcoming cybersecurity policy expert and Tufts professor Susan Landau on March 1 for a discussion of her new book, “Listening In: Cybersecurity in an Insecure Age”. In a world where government agencies constantly push for weakened cybersecurity to make conducting investigations and surveillance easier, Landau argues that law enforcement must adapt to the digital age and ensure security for both private citizens and governments alike.
22

Feb

2018

Sovereignty: The Race to Regulate, Putting Consumers First as Communication Technology Emerges2000 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20052

GWU Law’s Federal Communications Law Journal will host its 2nd Annual Symposium, which will examine who would be best suited to regulate emerging technology and the related industries. Many states recently passed laws regulating biometrics, driverless vehicles, and data breaches. Is Congress or the federal government better suited for this role? Conversely, should states and the federal government be left out so that the industry could develop its own standards?
15

Feb

2018

United States v. Carpenter: Implications on Technology and PrivacyVerizon Technology & Policy Center, 1300 I Street NW, Suite 500 East, Washington, DC 20005

CDT’s general counsel, Lisa Hayes, will speak at this panel event, hosted by Verizon, that will address the United States v. Carpenter Supreme Court case and its implications for citizens, technology companies, and the intersection between privacy and security.
15

Feb

2018

The Microsoft-Ireland Case: Do U.S. Warrants Work In Foreign Lands?Russell Senate Office Building, Room 485, Washington, DC

The Supreme Court is poised to make a critical ruling on the extraterritorial reach of U.S. warrants for digital material. At issue is whether the 1986 Stored Communications Act (SCA) applies extraterritorially. The conventional wisdom is that the SCA badly needs updating to account for technological advancements that have occurred over the past 30 years. Do SCA warrants compel disclosure of data stored extraterritorially? If so, can foreign legal process compel disclosure of data in the U.S.? What concerns do international governments, law enforcement experts, and human rights advocates have with asking the Supreme Court to resolve this issue?
24

Jan

2018

2018 and Beyond: The Future of ICANN1401 K Street NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC

This discussion between Nuala O’Connor and Cherine Chalaby will address issues such as the future of new generic top-level domains, the resilience of the multistakeholder approach, and upcoming data protection and privacy regulations. Most importantly, the conversation will explore how ICANN can help ensure that the internet remains a global, expanding, and interoperable network.
23

Jan

2018

Americans & the Media: Sorting Fact from Fake News1301 K Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20071

On Tuesday, January 23, CDT President & CEO Nuala O’Connor will participate in a Washington Post-convened event that will bring together top journalists, media scholars and thought leaders to discuss how Americans view the media’s role in our modern democracy.
13

Dec

2017

Carpenter v. U.S. and the Future of the Third Party DoctrineHayek Auditorium, Cato Institute, 1000 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001

Michelle Richardson, Deputy Director of CDT’s Freedom, Security, and Technology Project, will speak on this panel at the Cato Institute’s 2017 Surveillance Conference.
08

Dec

2017

Reno at 20: The Internet and Contested Content, Then and NowSt. Regis Hotel, 125 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Reno v. ACLU, which, along with Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, established the framework for internet free speech and liability that remains in place today in the U.S. This free conference, hosted by Berkeley Law in San Francisco, will examine the continuing viability of the…
28

Nov

2017

The Supreme Court Takes Up Location Tracking25 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC

Please join the CDT and Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) on November 28 for an in-depth, expert discussion of Supreme Court case Carpenter v. U.S., and of Senator Wyden’s GPS Act, which would require law enforcement to secure a warrant in order to obtain location information. Does the Fourth Amendment require a warrant for law enforcement to obtain cell phone location information? Should Congress step in? CDT believes that answer to both questions is a resounding “Yes,” and that how the Court, and Congress, treat location information will have an enormous impact on privacy rights, due process, and government transparency in the digital age.
26

Oct

2017

2nd Annual McGowan Forum on Ethics: The Challenge of Big DataNational Archives, 700 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC

At this National Archives event, a panel of writers, corporate leaders, and government officials examine the ethical responsibility of those who compile and track citizens’ personal data. What responsibility do corporations and governments have to protect their customers and be transparent in regard to possible data hacks?
18

Oct

2017

Cryptocurrency 1011401 K Street NW, Suite 200 W DC 20005

Terms like Bitcoin, blockchain, and mining are entering the mainstream — but to the unacquainted, it can be hard to know where to start. What is the blockchain? Is it truly the solution to the world’s problems? How are cryptocurrencies acquired and traded? How does it all work?
03

Oct

2017

The Washington Post Cybersecurity Summit 20171301 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20071

On October 3, 2017, The Washington Post will convene government leaders, business executives and security experts to discuss and debate top issues in cybersecurity. CDT’s Michelle Richardson joins an influential congressman and experts in their field to discuss the delicate balance between security and individual liberty and the debate between public safety and privacy concerns.
15

Sep

2017

The Future of Speech Online555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW

In this one-day symposium, hosted in partnership with the Newseum Institute and the Charles Koch Institute, we will explore the most pressing issues around free speech online today. We will also celebrate the 20th anniversary of the historic Supreme Court decision in Reno v. ACLU, which extended First Amendment protections to expressive activity online. How can we work together to shape a digital future where speech and democracy flourish? Where do we go from here?
27

Jun

2017

Big Data: A Twenty-First Century Arms Race1030 15th Street NW, 12th Floor (West Tower Elevators), Washington, DC 20005

On June 27, the Atlantic Council and Thomson Reuters will launch their joint publication: “Big Data: A Twenty-first Century Arms Race.” This event will examine how the big data revolution can help increase global security and will provide recommendations for maximizing opportunities, while minimizing risks and building trust. Benjamin Dean, CDT’s Ford/Media Democracy Fund Technology Exchange Fellow, will speak.
27

Jun

2017

The ePrivacy Regulation: Where are we at?5 Pleinlaan, 1050, Brussels

This workshop, hosted by VUB and the Brussels Privacy Hub, will aim to discuss new development and key contentious issues of the draft ePrivacy Regulation currently in the law-making process.
26

Jun

2017

20 Years Later: Reno v. ACLU and the Future of Speech Online1401 K Street NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC

On June 26, 1997, the Supreme Court issued its unanimous decision in Reno v. ACLU, granting full First Amendment protection to online speech. Join us for an anniversary discussion exploring the future of free speech online. The event will begin with a panel discussion at 4:30 PM and will conclude with a reception from 5:30-7:00 PM.
22

Apr

2017

IP and Social Activism: How Community Organizers, Policy Activists, and Legal Scholars Can Protect the Public InterestChestnut Hill, MA

At the Race + IP conference at Boston College, CDT Free Expression Fellow Taylor Moore will present at a lunch discussion facilitated by Josh Lamel, Executive Director at Re:Create.
20

Apr

2017

Annual Dinner 2017

The evening, fondly known as Tech Prom, will feature the most influential minds of today’s tech policy world, and will highlight the most pressing issues in the field. It will also provide many opportunities to mingle, connect, and exchange views with a variety of attendees from all sectors.
18

Apr

2017

The U.S./UK Agreement as a Model for Reform84 5th St. NW, Atlanta, GA

This panel will address whether the nascent UK-U.S. cross border law enforcement demands agreement is a good model for reform of mutual legal assistance demands in the digital age.
29

Mar

2017

Internet Governance Outlook 2017: Is it time for a Digital Geneva Convention?Place du Congrès 1 - 1000 Brussels

CDT Director of European Affairs Jens-Henrik Jeppesen will participate in a discussion hosted by the Centre for European Policy Studies on global internet governance, and fighting cybercrime and protecting the civilian use of the internet.
29

Mar

2017

CDT @ RightsCon 2017Rue Gineste 3, Brussels - 1210, Belgium

CDT will participate in several panels at the 2017 RightsCon conference in Brussels, Belgium in March. Stay tuned for final panel descriptions and times.
12

Mar

2017

CDT @ SXSW InteractiveAustin, TX

CDT’s headed back to Austin for the annual SXSW Interactive Festival this March to share some of our ideas, meet amazing new people, and see the latest innovations in tech.
27

Jan

2017

Algorithmic Decision Making, AI, and Fundamental RightsRue Royale-Sainte-Marie 22, 1030 Schaerbeek, Brussels

From a technological perspective, the purpose of this CPDP panel is to present some recent developments in algorithmic decision-making, focusing on AI applications, and to present examples of how such decision-making works in practice. From a legal perspective, the panel explores issues pertaining to the regulation of algorithmic decision-making, addressing issues of fairness, transparency and responsibilities. It also addresses the (im)possibility of using algorithmic decision making for fundamental rights cases, notably data privacy, and other questions concerning interplay between AI and fundamental rights.
25

Jan

2017

The Right to Obscurity: Implementing the Google-Spain DecisionRue Royale-Sainte-Marie 22, 1030 Schaerbeek, Brussels

On May 13, 2014, the CJEU announced a decision that required Google to delist certain internet search results when a search query was made using an individual’s name. This CPDP session will bring together experts from a variety of jurisdictions to discuss the decision and how the criteria of the court is implemented.
19

Jan

2017

Celebrating Our Digital Rights1315 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20005

Join the Center for Democracy & Technology for a warm cocktail reception on the afternoon prior to the inauguration of the 45th president. The event will start with a brief program focused on the values we must uphold over the next four years, followed by a cocktail reception and conversation on how we can minimize inequality, promote free expression, and protect digital civil liberties though technology and policy.