Future of Privacy Forum

About this Issue

Drones, otherwise known as unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), promise to carry a wide array of payloads and serve a variety of different functions for use in both the public and private sectors. However, the same characteristics that make drones versatile platforms — compact design, maneuverability, load-bearing capacity, and networks of recording and sensory devices — also raise privacy issues. As regulators consider the safety challenges posed by UAS, consumers need transparency and accountability from organizations and drone operators alike on the issue of data collection. The Future of Privacy Forum supports privacy training programs for drone operators and a flexible FIPPs-based approach to drone data use in the skies.

FPF, Intel, and PrecisionHawk Release Drones and Privacy by Design: Embedding Privacy Enhancing Technology in Unmanned Aircraft
Spotlight

August 2, 2016 | Melanie Bates

FPF, Intel, and PrecisionHawk Release Drones and Privacy by Design: Embedding Privacy Enhancing Technology in Unmanned Aircraft

Washington, DC – Today, in response to the Administration’s call-to-action on privacy protections related to drone operations, Future of Privacy Forum (FPF), Intel, and PrecisionHawk released Drones and Privacy by Design: Embedding Privacy Enhancing Technology in Unmanned Aircraft. The report highlights examples of privacy enhancing technologies and “Privacy-by-Design” applied to drones.

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What's Happening: Drones & Robotics

Privacy to Enable “Drones for Good”
Top Story

July 21, 2016 | Melanie Bates

Privacy to Enable “Drones for Good”

In her recent blog, Paula J. Bruening, Senior Counsel for Global Privacy Policy, Intel, highlights the work of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration multi-stakeholder working group and the best practices it released on drone privacy, transparency, and accountability, especially as it enables the deployment of drones for purposes that will benefit society.

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Podcast: John Verdi speaks with IAPP
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July 8, 2016 | Melanie Bates

Podcast: John Verdi speaks with IAPP

John Verdi, our Vice President of Policy, speaks with Angelique Carson of the International Association of Privacy Professionals about his previous work with the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and his new role with the Future of Privacy Forum.

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Multi-Stakeholder Group Finalizes Agreement on Best Practices for Drone Use