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[…] small or if keys are compromised. Secure implementation requires strong, unique salts per record and careful key management. Pseudonymization: As defined earlier, identifiers are replaced with artificial codes or pseudonyms. The link between the pseudonym and the real identity is maintained (often separately), allowing potential re-identification. k-Anonymity: This is a formal privacy model, not […]

[…] 2060. This rapidly aging population presents complex challenges and opportunities, particularly in the increased demand for resources necessary for senior care and the use of AgeTech to promote improved autonomy and independence. FPF will lead rigorous, independent research into these issues, with a particular focus on the privacy expectations of seniors and caregivers, cost […]

[…] like “personal information” and “operator,” but in a few instances switches to “personal data” and “controller,” perhaps from borrowing language from more modern privacy laws like the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act.     The substantive data minimization trend continues While the federal COPPA framework is largely focused on consent, former Commissioner Slaughter noted in 2022 […]

[…] fragmentation of the cross-border data transfer landscape globally and in APAC into clusters of likeminded jurisdictions, ranging from those like Singapore and Japan that are working to promote trusted data flows (especially through initiatives like the Global CBPRs) to those like Indonesia, India, and Vietnam that have recently renewed their interest in adopting data […]

[…] minimization provisions are also elements of recent sectoral laws including the Washington State My Health My Data Act, the New York Child Data Protection Act, and the Virginia Child Data Privacy Amendment. Taken together, these frameworks portend a new trend toward substantive data minimization standards; however, their statutory requirements vary in subtle but consequential […]

[…] research and evaluation: Ongoing African-led research is needed to assess new risks arising from AI development and use in Africa; evaluate the efficacy of governance tools to promote the development and use of AI systems that are inclusive, fair, sustainable, and just; review best practices in AI governance coming out of similar country contexts […]

[…] actions. Greater collaboration between regulators and technical experts may also help build a shared understanding of personal information in LLMs, non-LLM AI models, and AI systems and promote consistency in data protection regulation.  Even if California’s policy and legal conclusions ultimately differ from conclusions in other jurisdictions, building a shared (technical) understanding will help […]

Co-authored by: Judy Wang (FPF Intern), Jeter Sison (FPF Intern), Jordan Wrigley (FPF Data and Policy Analyst, Health & Wellness) On National Coming Out Day, it’s important to recognize that Coming Out is a right of passage for many LGBTQ+ individuals and a decision that they should be empowered to make for themselves.  Protections […]

[…] its provisions to enhance children’s privacy and safety on online platforms. This policy priority has equally reflected in the data protection field, with DPAs working together to promote child protection in advertising and recently fining social media companies for GDPR violations when processing children’s data. Other key developments include the upcoming  EDPB guidelines on […]