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A Conflict of Visions over the Declaration of Internet Freedom

July 2, 2012

Today, on the eve of the 236th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence’s adoption, two “Declarations of Internet Freedom” have been issued. The first, spearheaded...


Szoka Testifies at Senate Privacy Self-Regulation Hearing

June 29, 2012

The debate thus far has systematically underestimated the benefits to consumers from the use of personal data to tailor advertising, develop new products, and conduct...


Szoka to Testify Today Before U.S. Senate on Privacy Self-Regulation

June 28, 2012

TechFreedom President Berin Szoka will testify on privacy and self-regulation at today’s livestreamed hearing before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. As he explains...


FTC Privacy Goals Could Test Limits Of Agency’s Authority

June 8, 2012

TechFreedom President Berin Szoka was recently cited in BNA on the final  FTC Privacy Report . As he explains, the commission has argued that the...


Marcus and Szoka Letter to Editor in 5/17/2012 Wall Street Journal

May 17, 2012

Constitution Says a Census Count, Not an Interrogation Your editorial “ The GOP’s Census Takers ” (May 12) rightly celebrates the importance of statistical information...


Today’s Approval of PCLOB Nominations a Long-Overdue Victory for Privacy and the Rule of Law

May 17, 2012

The Senate Judiciary Committee approved five nominations to the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB) today.  The following statement can be attributed to Berin...