CDT pushes online platforms toward transparent, consistent content moderation and pushes policymakers toward legal frameworks that protect free expression while addressing real harms like harassment and intimate image abuse.
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As governments around the world dial up scrutiny, the legal and ethical responsibilities tech companies bear are increasing. As a core part of our work, CDT pushes the companies that own and govern online spaces to implement policies that protect free expression, civil rights and democratic values. We advocate for transparency and accountability in content moderation and other trust & safety processes, because better understanding of how these systems work in practice supports human rights. We engage directly with companies and regulators alike, offering reliable information on best practices, research on trends across platforms, and responsible ways to address an array of online harms.
Silenced by Design: Gendered Disinformation and its Threat to Democracy
Our latest paper on gendered disinformation and the EU’s response to this growing democratic challenge is part of our TFGBV series. It explores how existing legislation can be leveraged to tackle gendered disinformation, where the current framework falls short, and what policymakers should do next.
CDT Europe’s Response to the Trusted Flaggers Guidelines Consultation
CDT Europe welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Trusted Flaggers Guidelines public consultation and to reiterate the value of an effectively functioning trusted flagger mechanism in advancing the DSA’s enforcement.
Countdown to the Midterms: Reexamining Foreign Influence in 2020 Elections
“No indications that any foreign actor attempted to alter any technical aspect of the voting process in the 2020 US elections, including voter registration, casting ballots, vote tabulation, or reporting results.”
