At the Center for Online Safety and Liberty (COSL), we are committed to protecting both online safety and digital rights. This includes ensuring transparency in our interactions with law enforcement while upholding the privacy and freedoms of our users.
Requests for User Data
COSL takes user privacy seriously. We will only provide user data in response to a valid court order issued under California law. Requests for data must be:
- Issued by a court with jurisdiction under California law.
- Accompanied by a court order compelling disclosure.
- Submitted to [email protected].
Transparency Notice: Unless explicitly prohibited by the court order, affected users will be notified of any data requests concerning their information. Additionally, COSL will publish copies of all legal requests we receive on our website for public transparency.
Requests Concerning User-Uploaded Content
COSL does not pre-screen or moderate content before it is published, except for an automated scan for Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). If you have concerns about content hosted on a COSL-supported project:
- CSAM: Content flagged as CSAM should be added to the NCMEC database for proper enforcement action. COSL relies on this database to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
- Other Legal Violations: If content is alleged to violate a law other than those related to CSAM, please contact us in advance at [email protected], specifying the relevant law and jurisdiction.
Trust & Safety Procedures
All projects sponsored by COSL are required to have trust and safety mechanisms in place. These typically include user-controlled tools to curate content exposure, ensuring a safer online environment without unnecessary censorship.
For further inquiries or to submit a legal request, please contact us at [email protected].