Mobility-related technologies are evolving rapidly, transforming the safety and convenience of transportation. Many of these new features are enabled by the collection of new types of data, putting the topic of privacy in connected cars and other modes of transportation on the agenda of industry, policymakers, and regulators. Advancing sensible practices will be essential to ensure that the collection and use of this data is responsible, thoughtful, and communicated effectively to consumers.
PCLOB Nomination Hearing
Last Wednesday the Senate Judiciary Committee held a confirmation hearing for nominees to the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB). The Board, created in response to the 9/11 Commission, is charged with making sure privacy and civil rights are protected for executive branch activities and measures. It consists of five members appointed by the […]
Polonetsky Interviews with Capital Insider
On Monday, March 5th Jules Polonetsky interviewed with the NewsChannel 8 program “Capital Insider.” Viewers in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC watched Jules speak about mobile app privacy issues and Google’s privacy policy. To watch the interview, please click here.
FPF Responds to FTC Release of Final Privacy Framework Report
Please see below for FPF’s comments on today’s release of the FTC Final Privacy Framework Report. Today’s report follows a preliminary staff report that the FTC issued in December 2010. Jules Polonetsky, Director and Co-Chair of the Future of Privacy Forum: “Although the FTC calls for legislation, the focus of the report is a strong […]
Privacy Update from Barcelona
I have just arrived in Barcelona for the Mobile World Congress. More than 60,000 people focused on mobile technologies have converged at this annual event to hear and see the latest from carriers, device makers, platforms, app developers and more. It is clear from the smart phones and tablets displayed on the show floor that […]
FPF Issues Statement on California Mobile Application Agreement
Statement from Future of Privacy Forum Director Jules Polonetsky: “We commend California Attorney General Kamala Harris and her staff for reaching this agreement among the major application platforms. Apps can only provide innovative services to consumers if they use personal information responsibly. If apps surprise consumers by grabbing information that isn’t needed or by surprising […]
FPF Published in the Stanford Law Review Online
FPF is pleased to announce that FPF Senior Fellow and visiting law professor at Berkeley, Omer Tene, and FPF Co-Chair and Director Jules Polonetsky’s article, “Privacy in the Age of Big Data: A Time for Big Decisions” has been published in the Stanford Law Review (SLR) Online.
FPF Comments on Proposed COPPA Rule
FPF submitted comments to the FTC on proposed amendments to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act. FPF commends the FTC’s commitment to protect the privacy of children in a rapidly developing online marketplace. FPF’s comments focus on amendments affecting those areas that correspond with the organization’s specific expertise and experience, namely: (I) The proposal to […]