Policy Education 4/4

Blog post by Andrea Hackl, Research Fellow,

Jun 13, 20143 min read

A Vision for Inclusion: An LGBT Broadband Future Addresses Unique Technology Needs of the Community

The report was prepared by Jessie Daniels, PhD and Mary L. Gray, PhD for the LGBT Technology Partnership & Institute Given the many...

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Andrea Hackl, Research Fellow

Jun 2, 20142 min read

Big Data in Medical Research – New Privacy Concerns for LGBT Patients?

In our blog post last week, we discussed the top three challenges for the LGBT community arising out of big data collection and analysis....

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Andrea Hackl, Research Fellow,

May 29, 20143 min read

The Top 3 Big Data Challenges for LGBT Communities

Digital technologies afford unprecedented possibilities to capture, store and analyze the data we produce by accessing the Internet every...

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Telemedicine and mHealth for the LGBT community

LGBT Tech

May 28, 20141 min read

Telemedicine and mHealth for the LGBT community

The LGBT Technology Institute and CenterLink held a webinar last week around Telemedicine and mHealth for the LGBT community. If you...

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U.S. Transitions Control Over Critical Internet Functions – Implications for the LGBT Community

Andrea Hackl, Ph.D. Student at American University

Apr 3, 20143 min read

U.S. Transitions Control Over Critical Internet Functions – Implications for the LGBT Community

In a historic move last month, the U.S. Commerce Department’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced...

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Sochi, the “gay propaganda” Law and the Role of Tech Companies for Global LGBT Visibility

Andrea Hackl, Ph.D. Student at SOC

Mar 12, 20143 min read

Sochi, the “gay propaganda” Law and the Role of Tech Companies for Global LGBT Visibility

Sochi, the “gay propaganda” law and the role of tech companies for global LGBT visibility With the Closing Ceremony on February 23rd,...

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LGBT Tech

Feb 26, 20141 min read

Tech Giants Calling for the Veto of Arizona Bill 1062

The list of companies putting pressure on Arizona Governor Jan Brewer to veto controversial SB1062 is growing. Among the growing list are...

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LGBT Tech

Feb 4, 20142 min read

Tech Sector Once Again Leads the Way in Equality

Media Contacts: Christopher Wood, LGBT Technology Partnership, LGBT Technology Partnership Salutes the Tech Sector For Once Again...

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FCC Takes Initial Step Towards IP-Broadband Platform

LGBT Tech

Jan 31, 20142 min read

FCC Takes Initial Step Towards IP-Broadband Platform

Yesterday the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) took a significant step to allow United States telecommunications companies to...

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LGBT Tech

Dec 13, 20131 min read

FCC mHealth Innovation Expo

In advance of the mHealth Summit just outside of Washington, D.C. next week, the FCC is hosting an mHealth Innovation Expo this Friday,...

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LGBT Tech

Nov 12, 20134 min read

Developing A Broadband Policy That Benefits the LGBT Community

“We’re changing the world with technology” – Bill Gates There is no doubt that the way we communicate has changed drastically over the...

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LGBT Tech

Sep 24, 20132 min read

FDA Issues Final Guidance on Mobile Medical Apps

Yesterday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued final guidance for developers of mobile medical apps. The guidelines have been...

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LGBT Tech

Sep 18, 20133 min read

Broadband Delivers Benefits and Poses Challenges to LGBT Communities

The early Internet was characterized by the screechy sounds of dial-up modems and archaic websites that took minutes — not seconds — to...

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Combating Cyberbullying and Resources to Help

LGBT Tech

Jun 4, 20132 min read

Combating Cyberbullying and Resources to Help

Cyberbullying is becoming a bigger and bigger phenomenon and issue yet it is so relatively new that we are still grappling with ways to...

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LGBT Tech

May 16, 20134 min read

Why Online Privacy, Confidentiality and Security Matter to LGBT Communities

If you are lucky enough to live in a place where you can be open about your sexuality or gender identity, consider yourself very lucky....

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LGBT Tech

May 1, 20135 min read

Technology: The LGBT Community’s Unsung Hero

In June the Supreme Court is scheduled to issue rulings on two cases that are important to the LGBT community, Hollingsworth v. Perry...

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Homosexuality, Internet Censorship and Silence

LGBT Tech

Apr 19, 20132 min read

Homosexuality, Internet Censorship and Silence

Today, schools across the country are honoring a Day of Silence which brings attention to issues of anti-LGBT harassment,...

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An Interesting Analysis of Support for Same-Sex Marriage on Facebook

LGBT Tech

Mar 29, 20131 min read

An Interesting Analysis of Support for Same-Sex Marriage on Facebook

With the same-sex marriage issue taking center stage this week, the Facebook Data Science Team performed an interesting analysis of how...

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How Technology Has Moved The Needle On Same-Sex Marriage.

Joseph Kapp

Mar 26, 20134 min read

How Technology Has Moved The Needle On Same-Sex Marriage.

From Telephone Poles to Smartphones How Technology Has Moved The Needle On Same-Sex Marriage. When I wrote an article on financial...

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Data Privacy Day and Google’s Transparency

LGBT Tech

Jan 31, 20132 min read

Data Privacy Day and Google’s Transparency

Data privacy continues to be a large issue for millions all over the globe for various reasons but has specifically impacted the LGBT...

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