Telecommunications and Technology
The Disinfo Defense League Calls on Congress to Ensure New Privacy Legislation Safeguards Everyone's Online Civil Rights
“We are deeply concerned by systemic problems posed by the complex set of digital tactics, extractive data practices, and manipulative designs that undermine confidence in our democracy, sow distrust among Americans in our public health institutions, disenfranchise voters, and chill engagement for our communities,” the
Privacy rights are civil rights. We write to urge Congress to pass comprehensive consumer privacy legislation during this session that prohibits data-driven discrimination and ensures that everyone has the right to equal opportunity on the internet. As advocates, industry, and stakeholders on all sides of the debate have made clear, now is the time to take up this critical issue.
Asian American Tech Table Letter on Prevention and Elimination of Digital Discrimination
Communities of color are disproportionately negatively impacted by a lack of or insufficient access to broadband.
Today, nondiscriminatory access to digital services and products is a necessity, not a luxury. Policymakers and the public now recognize the importance of digital services and products and broadband access, as vast numbers of essential services and civic institutions have moved online. Congress has spoken: digital discrimination has no place in the United States. The civil rights community stands ready to act as a close partner to the Commission as it undertakes the extremely important task of carrying out Congress’ direction.
Advancing Justice | AAJC Joins Letter Urging Social Media Platforms to Fight Disinformation in Advance of Upcoming Mid-Term Elections
Advancing Justice | AAJC joins over 120 organizations in signing onto a letter urging Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Google, Snapchat, TikTok, and Instagram to take action to stop the spread of election disinformation on their platforms. False or misleading information about elections is a threat to our democracy, and it is paramount that social media companies take concrete actions against it.
Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights Letter on the Affordable Connectivity Program
Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC joins the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights and its Media/Telecommunications Task Force, we write in response to the Request for Comment regarding the implementation of the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC’s) Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) to share our expertise and endorse the proposals submitted by Leadership Conference members National Urban League and National Hispanic Media Coalition.
Testimony for House of Representatives Hearing on "A Growing Threat: The Impact of Disinformation Targeted at Communities of Color"
On April 28, Director of Telecommunications, Technology & Media Emily Chi testified before the United States House of Representatives Committee on House Administration Subcommittee on Elections Hearing on “A Growing Threat: The Impact of Disinformation Targeted at Communities of Color."
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a broadband subsidy program administered by the FCC. Individuals and households may qualify to receive a monthly credit to offset the cost of broadband internet subscriptions.
Asian Americans Advancing Justice AAJC signs onto a coalition letter urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to prioritize language access and broadband affordability for low-income and unserved households as it considers reforms to the Universal Service Fund (USF).