CDT Leads Coalition Letter Urging Congress to Investigate Public Agencies’ Handling of Americans’ Personal Data
The Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) conducted nationally representative polling research of U.S. adults, which revealed that 79 percent of Americans agree that Congress should use its authority to hold the government accountable when it ignores existing privacy laws. To amplify this call for action, CDT organized a diverse coalition of 22 organizations and individuals to join a letter to Congress urging lawmakers to take immediate steps to address public concern about the privacy and security of their personal data held by the government. This includes exercising its oversight authority to investigate public agencies’ handling of personal data, to improve its understanding as it considers ways these concerns about privacy and security can be addressed.
The Privacy Paradox: How Government Data Has Become Less Private and Less Useful
Providing ready access to information collected and maintained by the government promotes accountability, innovation, and research, making transparency a core responsibility of serving as a steward of the public’s data. Public agencies must also safeguard sensitive information when making data publicly available.
Defending State Data: Lessons from California v. USDA
As the federal government increasingly seeks access to state administrative data, policymakers should consider not only legal authority and privacy implications, but also the practical effects on public confidence, program effectiveness, and states’ ability to fulfill their obligations to residents.
CDT, EFF, EPIC, and Upturn Submit Comments on GSA’s Updated Draft AI Terms and Conditions for Federal Contracts
Today, the Center for Democracy & Technology and allies submitted comments to the General Services Administration (GSA) in response to the request for comment regarding their updated draft AI Terms and Conditions for federal solicitations and contracts.
Bias at Scale: Understanding AI’s Impact on Student Achievement and Opportunity Gaps
Schools have an opportunity and responsibility to ensure that new technologies support, rather than undermine, their longstanding goal of expanding opportunity.
