CDT.org - Forum For Internet Policy Discussion

The internet contains a wealth of information most of which is still uncharted. Mostly we take for granted the ease and facility by which we can catch up with our friends or read alternative news.

The CDT, or Center for Democracy and Technology, however, takes the matter very seriously. They work to make the internet a democratic arena and to promote freedom of communication. Still you may be wondering who they are exactly. The answer: the CDT is a non-profit organization dedicated to ‘promoting the democratic potential of today’s open, decentralized global internet’; they perform research and develop public policy in consensus with commercial reps and the public interest. They’re funding by a range of international institutions, corporations and trade associations. Essentially, they worry about privacy issues, social implications, freedom, etc, so that you don’t have to. They have your rights in mind. Their site contains papers and studies about diverse issues such as anti-spyware and intellectual property. You can read up on policy development and see what’s going on behind the scenes. Join the discussion.