CDT Tech Talks

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

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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.

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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/.

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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.

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Reach out to [email protected] 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/

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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!

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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

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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.

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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.

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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?).

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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.

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