Cdt Tech Talks

The US Presidential election is less than two months away, and you’ve undoubtedly heard questions about cybersecurity in the lead up to the election (DNC, RNC hacks, etc.). Our resident voting and election cybersecurity expert covers all the issues that could come up this November, and what we should expect. Brian also chatted with journalist Kate Klonick about her recent article with Slate on what really governs online speech (hint – not the 1st Amendment). She breaks it down for us. Additional info from Joe on online voting cybersecurity: *CNN – http://bit.ly/JoePutinVoting *NPR – http://bit.ly/JoeProtectVote Kate is a Resident Fellow at the Information Society Project at Yale and a PhD candidate at Yale Law. Her recent article can be found here: http://bit.ly/KKonlinespeech. Attribution: sounds used from Psykophobia, Taira Komori, BenKoning, Zabuhailo, bloomypetal, guitarguy1985, bmusic92, and offthesky of freesound.org.

Stephen Balkam, founder and CEO of the Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI), joins host Brian Wesolowski to talk about the resources and program they've put together on Good Digital Parenting. ALSO – we talk a lot about the the important tech policy work CDT does on this podcast, but we don't often talk about how that work is funded. Yes, we are a nonprofit organization that doesn’t sell widgets or direct services. Abbie Goliber, CDT's Director of Development, pulls back the curtain on how we're able to do the kind of work we're known for. Additional info about Stephen Balkam: http://bit.ly/2cl4pIW ... and the Family Online Safety Institute's Digital Parenting tools: https://www.fosi.org/gdppresentation @StephenBalkam || @FOSI Attribution: sounds used from Psykophobia, Taira Komori, BenKoning, Zabuhailo, bloomypetal, guitarguy1985, bmusic92, and offthesky of freesound.org.

The US government wants to know the identifiers for your social media accounts –including your Twitter handle, the name you use on your Facebook account, and perhaps even your OkCupid profile – if you're a visa waiver holder at the border. Michelle & Rita break down the clear privacy and free speech implications. ALSO – Forty percent of US homeless youth identify as LGBT, and for them technology is often essential to survival, critical to overcoming the unique obstacles they face. Chris Wood, co-founder and Executive Director of the LGBT Technology Partnership & Institute, goes into detail about what he's doing to help. Additional info about Chris Wood & the LGBT Technology Partnership and Institute: lgbttech.org @LGBTtech More info about the DHS proposal re: social media @ the border: http://bit.ly/SayNoSMCustoms http://bit.ly/DHSsmCmt Attribution: sounds used from Psykophobia, Taira Komori, BenKoning, Zabuhailo, bloomypetal, guitarguy1985, bmusic92, and offthesky of freesound.org.

Host Brian Wesolowski sits down with Greg Nojeim & Jadzia Butler to discuss the one the next key steps in US government surveillance – Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). The two go in-depth with Brian about what #S702 means, and why it should be reformed. Attribution: sounds used from Psykophobia, Taira Komori, BenKoning, Zabuhailo, bloomypetal, guitarguy1985, bmusic92, and offthesky of freesound.org.

Host Brian Wesolowski sits down first with Gautam Hans and Ali Lange to talk about new joint research from CDT and Berkeley that addresses algorithmic fairness, specifically what people think is fair in terms of the automated decisions made about them. Then he jumps to Michelle De Mooy to discuss a new joint report from CDT and Fitbit that looks at how health wearable companies can embed privacy and ethics into their research and development process. BERKLEY RESEARCH: http://bit.ly/cdtberk. FITBIT REPORT: http://bit.ly/fitbitcdt. Attribution: sounds used from Psykophobia, Taira Komori, BenKoning, Zabuhailo, bloomypetal, guitarguy1985, bmusic92, and offthesky of freesound.org.

Host Brian Wesolowski sits down with CDT staff technologist Greg Norcie to talk about a new tool we've created: a security quiz to see how much you know about staying safe online, *especially* when you travel. He covers the key lessons to take away from the quiz. Of note – a particularly incredible story about fake ATMs, casinos, and In-N-Out Burger. You've got hear this yourself. SECURITY QUIZ: https://cdt.typeform.com/to/dc1fs6 Attribution: sounds used from Psykophobia, Taira Komori, BenKoning, Zabuhailo, bloomypetal, guitarguy1985, bmusic92, and offthesky of freesound.org.

Host Brian Wesolowski sits down with Chris Calabrese, our Vice President of Policy, to go behind the scenes of the House's unanimous 419-0 vote to reform the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) and what unique challenges lie ahead for the incredibly important next step – the vote in the Senate. Attribution: sounds used from Psykophobia, Taira Komori, BenKoning, Zabuhailo, bloomypetal, guitarguy1985, bmusic92, and offthesky of freesound.org.

Host Brian Wesolowski sits down with Matthew Shears as he passes through Washington, discussing the latest steps forward for the IANA transition (and potential "nuclear" obstacles). He then brings on Ali Lange & Gautam Hans to discuss their work together on our Tech Policy for Startups tool kit, and how it can help young companies guide their way forward when thinking about the myriad of issues that small shops often aren't equipped or ready for. SHAMELESS PLUG: Gautam's own potential startup? @HabeasCustard, his ice cream making blog! Delicious – find out more on Twitter and here: https://habeascustard.com/. Attribution: sounds used from Psykophobia, Taira Komori, BenKoning, Zabuhailo, bloomypetal, guitarguy1985, bmusic92, and offthesky of freesound.org.

Host Brian Wesolowski sits down inside D.C.'s Woolly Mammoth Theater with Director Shana Cooper and Dramaturg Kirsten Bowen to discuss their production of THE NETHER. Described as "a haunting and highly original modern crime drama that hacks into urgent questions about desire, technology, and morality," Brian & Emma Llansó –– CDT's Director of our Free Expression Project –– delve into all aspects of the show (and it's creation), exploring the overlapping areas of tech law, policy and norms. FOR DISCOUNTED TICKETS: Reach out to press@cdt.org or message us on Twitter at @CenDemTech and we'd be happy to share a special discount code for tickets. MORE INFO: http://www.woollymammoth.net/nether/ Attribution: sounds used from Psykophobia, Taira Komori, BenKoning, Zabuhailo, bloomypetal, guitarguy1985, bmusic92, and offthesky of freesound.org.

Host Brian Wesolowski talks with Lisa Hayes and Jadzia Butler to discuss CDT's amicus brief in the pending Apple vs. FBI case. With all the buzz continuing to swirl around this issue and the San Bernardino shooter's iPhone, these three discuss why it was imperative we join the fight, what our brief entails, and what impact we hope to have. PLUS – Brian collects CDTer's who will be joining us in the fun down in Austin this year for SXSW Interactive 2016. See what all the excitement's about! Attribution: sounds used from Psykophobia, Taira Komori, BenKoning, Zabuhailo, bloomypetal, guitarguy1985, bmusic92, and offthesky of freesound.org.

Host Brian Wesolowski sits down with Washington Post dance critic & author of "The Art of Grace: On Moving Well Through Life" – Sarah Kaufman. They chat about the journey Sarah takes her readers through, looking to ultimately answer the question: "Can grace survive in the digital age?" #theartofgrace Attribution: sounds used from Psykophobia, Taira Komori, BenKoning, Zabuhailo, bloomypetal, guitarguy1985, bmusic92, and offthesky of freesound.org.

Regular host Brian Wesolowski shifts duties to CDT President & CEO Nuala O'Connor, as she sits down with FTC Commissioner Julie Brill to talk about the energy and attention swirling around the recent EU Privacy Shield, and what it means for consumers as well as businesses. Attribution: sounds used from Psykophobia, Taira Komori, BenKoning, Zabuhailo, bloomypetal, guitarguy1985, bmusic92, and offthesky of freesound.org.

Host Brian Wesolowski chats with CDT's newest addition, Katharina Kopp, Director of the Privacy and Data Project. She comes to us after having led the global privacy risk management program for American Express and establishing herself as a leader on privacy policy and digital rights advocacy for a number of NGOs. Attribution: sounds used from Psykophobia, Taira Komori, BenKoning, Zabuhailo, bloomypetal, guitarguy1985, bmusic92, and offthesky of freesound.org.

Host Brian Wesolowski chats with Deirdre Mulligan – a cornerstone member of the CDT Board of Directors and our founding – and Ken Bamberger, both from the UC Berkeley Center for Law & Technology. They're coauthors of "Privacy on the Ground," and break down their research and arguments for us (can you say, stocking-stuffer?). Attribution: sounds used from Psykophobia, Taira Komori, BenKoning, Zabuhailo, bloomypetal, guitarguy1985, bmusic92, and offthesky of freesound.org.

Host Brian Wesolowski starts off chatting with Gautam Hans – our Policy Counsel and Director, CDT-SF – the author of a recent paper on the privacy and security of government data mandates for companies breaking through the burgeoning "on-demand economy." They highlight everything behind the simple truth: "more data, more questions." Then Brian sits down with Rita Cant – our free expression fellow – to to discuss that murky line between professional conduct and personal capacity, in the context of the recent Backpage.com vs. "Sheriff" Dart case. They unwrap the liability protections for website hosting user-generated content, as well as a host of other issues underlying the case and it's impact. Attribution: sounds used from Psykophobia, Taira Komori, BenKoning, Zabuhailo, bloomypetal, guitarguy1985, bmusic92, and offthesky of freesound.org.

Host Brian Wesolowski sits down with Michael Daugherty to discuss in-depth his recent court win against the Federal Trade Commission, how the long-term experience turned into his recent book "The Devil Inside The Beltway," and more. The issue at hand raises questions about the agency's ability to protect consumers against risky business practices that have not yet led to actual harm. Attribution: sounds used from Psykophobia, Taira Komori, BenKoning, Zabuhailo, bloomypetal, guitarguy1985, bmusic92, and offthesky of freesound.org.

Host Brian Wesolowski starts off chatting with our Privacy & Technology Fellow, Katie McInnis, who spearheaded our recent comments around cross-device tracking. She breaks down this new advertising phenomenon, explaining the difference between deterministic and probabilistic tracking, discussing accuracy rates, and honing in on one new innovation in particular – audio beacons. Then Nuala sits down with Brian to reflect on her immense experience and knowledge deal with government access to data & cross-border data flows, and share her unique perspective on the EU/US Safe Harbor Agreement. Cue conversation about "creaky political vehicles" ;) Attribution: sounds used from Psykophobia, Taira Komori, BenKoning, Zabuhailo, bloomypetal, guitarguy1985, bmusic92, and offthesky of freesound.org.

Host Brian Wesolowski brings back Michael Kaiser, executive director of Stay Safe Online (SSO), to finish out National Cybersecurity Awareness Month strong. We discuss how small- and medium-sized should approach cybersecurity, initial steps, costs, and more. "You wouldn't scrimp on fire codes, right? ...So you shouldn't on cyber." Then Ali Lange sits down with Brian to reflect on her recent Always On event, moderating an impressive and thought provoking conversation around food and data. They explore the ways technology is integrating with every step in the food chain, and consider what concerns could arise from this abundance of data. Attribution: sounds used from Psykophobia, Taira Komori, BenKoning, Zabuhailo, bloomypetal, guitarguy1985, bmusic92, and offthesky of freesound.org.

Host Brian Wesolowski sits down exclusively for National Cybersecurity Awareness Month with the executive director of Stay Safe Online (SSO), Michael Kaiser, to talk about how some of the most important security enhancements we can do are not at the corporate, but individual level. He details SSO's theme for the month, what events people can partake in, the research behind their messaging, and more. #CyberAware Attribution: sounds used from Psykophobia, Taira Komori, BenKoning, Zabuhailo, bloomypetal, guitarguy1985, bmusic92, and offthesky of freesound.org.

Host Brian Wesolowski first chats with Matthew Shears on what is IANA, shedding light on the "multistakeholder community" that it's transitioning into, and explaining why the U.S. government is transitioning out of it. Plenty of moving parts, but we swear – Matthew knows his stuff. Then Gautam Hans joins to give us the scoop on his first Supreme Court brief, Spokeo vs. Robins, and how it impacts everyday Americans' rights via the Fair Credit Reporting Act. He explains how this case could, by limiting private claims, lead to an increase in inaccurate data, + more. (Oh, and he bakes cookies – isn't Gautam awesome?) Attribution: sounds used from Psykophobia, Taira Komori, BenKoning, Zabuhailo, bloomypetal, guitarguy1985, bmusic92, and offthesky of freesound.org.