Description: Public Knowledge is a U.S.-based public interest organization that advocates for an open, competitive, and affordable internet and communications ecosystem. It works on copyright reform, net neutrality, broadband access and competition, digital privacy, platform accountability, and consumer rights in technology and telecommunications policy, providing policy analysis, public education, and advocacy before Congress, federal agencies, and state regulators. Type: Non-profit public interest advocacy organization (501(c)(3)) Policies: Telecommunications and broadband policy; net neutrality and open internet; copyright and fair use reform; digital privacy and data protection; competition and antitrust in technology markets; platform transparency and accountability; consumer protections related to communications and media. Funding: Primarily supported by foundation grants, philanthropic donations, individual contributions, and project-specific grants and sponsorships. Affiliates: Frequently works with other digital rights and consumer groups such as the Electronic Frontier Foundation, Center for Democracy & Technology, Free Press, Open Technology Institute, and civil society partners and coalitions in communications and copyright policy.
