Center for Democracy and Technology

TAKE IT DOWN Act Advances in House Despite Major Censorship Concerns
A bill with bipartisan shine and a name fit for a blockbuster masks a blank check for online erasure.
Apr 10, 2025
TAKE IT DOWN Act: A Trojan Horse for Online Censorship?
The bill’s broad wording could erode free speech and endanger encrypted platforms.
Mar 4, 2025
CEO of Center for Democracy and Technology Laments to the WEF That Injunction Against Biden Admin Is Weakening Its Censorship Power
Lobbyists for censorship.
Jan 18, 2024
Spotify Creates “Safety Advisory Council” to Advise on “Hate Speech,” “Disinformation”
A similar tactic to Facebook.
Jun 15, 2022
Apple Employees Voice Concern Over iPhone Photo Scanning
Pushback against Apple’s proposals aren’t going away.
Aug 13, 2021
“Free Expression” Activists Call on Biden to Create an Online Disinformation Task Force
Somewhat contradictory.
May 1, 2021
Silicon Valley Lobbyists Are Pushing Back Hard Against Consumer Privacy Legislation
Big tech wants to weaken privacy laws.
Apr 16, 2019