Organizations & Institutions

The institutions on record

A reference index of organizations — government agencies, tech platforms, financial institutions, universities, advocacy groups, media organizations, and employers — referenced in publicly reported incidents, lawsuits, investigations, or congressional testimony related to speech, moderation, surveillance, or deplatforming. Entries are sourced from public reporting. Allegations are distinguished from verified findings.

All types Government Agencies Tech Platforms Financial Institutions Universities Advocacy Organizations Media Organizations Employers & Corporations Civil Society Organization

All controversies Censorship Monitoring Deplatforming Retaliation Surveillance Moderation Pressure Investigation Litigation

10 organizations on record.

Government Agencies

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Principal federal law enforcement and domestic intelligence agency of the United States, operating under the Department of Justice.

2 documented entries

Government Agencies

Department of Homeland Security

Cabinet department responsible for public security, including the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).

1 documented entry

Government Agencies

Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC)

Component command of U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) responsible for studying special operations requirements and techniques, ensuring interoperability and equipment standardization, and planning and conducting special operations exercises and missions.

0 documented entries

Tech Platforms

Meta Platforms

Operator of Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and WhatsApp. One of the largest content moderation systems in the world.

1 documented entry

Tech Platforms

X (formerly Twitter)

Microblogging and social networking platform. Subject of extensive public reporting on moderation, account suspensions, and government requests.

1 documented entry

Employers & Corporations

Oracle Corporation

Multinational enterprise software and cloud company. Has been the subject of public reporting regarding data analytics services and government contracts.

1 documented entry

Civil Society Organization

Anti-Defamation League (ADL)

Civil rights organization focused on combating antisemitism, hate, bias, and discrimination, and on engaging with platforms and policymakers on content moderation and digital safety.

2 documented entries

Financial Institutions

PayPal

Global online payments company. Subject of public reporting and account-deplatforming controversies tied to its acceptable use policies.

1 documented entry

Financial Institutions

Bank of America

Major U.S. banking institution. Subject of public reporting and congressional inquiry regarding data-sharing with federal investigators following January 6.

1 documented entry

Advocacy Organizations

Jewish Security Operations Command (JSOC)

Private organization focused on monitoring and responding to online activity related to antisemitism and extremism. Subject of public debate regarding the scope of its monitoring practices and their relationship to protected political expression.

1 documented entry

Methodology & corrections

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The Knock Report distinguishes between allegations and verified findings. Entries are based on public reporting, court filings, and official statements. Organizations referenced here are invited to submit responses, clarifications, or corrections, which will be reviewed and, where appropriate, appended to the entry. We do not frame organizations as adversaries; we document what is publicly on record.

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