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Newly Updated Report: The Spectrum of Artificial Intelligence – Companion to the FPF AI Infographic
Today, we are re-releasing the report: The Spectrum of Artificial Intelligence – Companion to the FPF AI Infographic with new updates to account for the development and use of advanced generative AI tools. In December 2020, FPF published the Spectrum of Artificial Intelligence – An Infographic Tool, designed to visually display the variety and complexity […]
New FPF Infographic Analyzes Age Assurance Technology & Privacy Tradeoffs
As a growing number of federal and state children’s online privacy and safety proposals seek to age-restrict social media and other online experiences, FPF released a new infographic, Unpacking Age Assurance: Technologies and Tradeoffs. The infographic analyzes the risks and potential harms associated with attempting to discern someone’s age online, as well as potential mitigation […]
FPF Releases Report on Verifiable Parental Consent
Today, FPF released a new report on the effectiveness of a key federal children’s privacy requirement known as verifiable parental consent (VPC). The Children’s Online Privacy and Protection Act (COPPA) requires operators of child-directed services to provide parents with detailed, direct notice and obtain parents’ affirmative express consent – verifiable parental consent – before collecting […]
FPF Releases Infographic to Explore Implications of Open Banking Data Flows and Security for Individuals
Today, the Future of Privacy Forum (FPF), a global non-profit focused on privacy and data protection, is pleased to release an infographic, “Open Banking And The Customer Experience,” visualizing the US open banking ecosystem. FPF’s open banking infographic is supported by over a year of meetings and outreach with leaders in banking, credit management, financial […]
New Report Highlights LGBTQ+ Student Views on School Technology and Privacy
The Future of Privacy Forum and LGBT Tech outline recommendations for schools and districts to balance inclusion and student safety in technology use. Today, the Future of Privacy Forum (FPF), a global non-profit focused on privacy and data protection, and LGBT Tech, a national, nonpartisan group of LGBT organizations, academics, and high technology companies, released […]
FPF Releases “The Playbook: Data Sharing for Research” Report and Infographic
Today, the Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) published “The Playbook: Data Sharing for Research,” a report on best practices for instituting research data-sharing programs between corporations and research institutions. FPF also developed a summary of recommendations from the full report. Facilitating data sharing for research purposes between corporate data holders and academia can unlock new scientific […]
New Infographic Highlights XR Technology Data Flows and Privacy Risks
As businesses increasingly develop and adopt extended reality (XR) technologies, including virtual (VR), mixed (MR), and augmented (AR) reality, the urgency to consider potential privacy and data protection risks to users and bystanders grows. Lawmakers, regulators, and other experts are increasingly interested in how XR technologies work, what data protection risks they pose, and what […]
FPF Launches Infographics in Chinese
As FPF’s work expands to include an international audience, we are pleased to relaunch FPF’s popular infographics in various languages. Because conversations around data protection have become more global, the need for high-quality information and new forms of communication in different languages continues to increase. The infographics translation project aims to help FPF provide a […]
Privacy Best Practices for Rideshare Drivers Using Dashcams
FPF & Uber Publish Guide Highlighting Privacy Best Practices for Drivers who Record Video and Audio on Rideshare Journeys FPF and Uber have created a guide for US-based rideshare drivers who install “dashcams” – video cameras mounted on a vehicle’s dashboard or windshield. Many drivers install dashcams to improve safety, security, and accountability; the cameras […]
Future of Privacy Forum Releases Student Monitoring Explainer
On October 27, FPF released a new infographic, “Understanding Student Monitoring,” depicting the variety of reasons why schools monitor student digital activities, what types of student data are being monitored, and how that data could be used. While student monitoring is not new, it has gained significant traction recently due to the shift to remote learning […]