Nigeria’s New Data Protection Act, Explained
On June 12, 2023, the President of Nigeria signed the Data Protection Bill into law following a successful third reading at the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Data Protection Act, 2023 (the Act) has had executive and legislative support and marks an important milestone in Nigeria’s nearly two-decade journey towards a comprehensive data […]
FPF Launches Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Expert Group, Bringing Together Top Leaders for Advisory Committee
As the world becomes more ingrained and dependent on digital systems, the need to explore the challenges posed by emerging technologies and develop ethical norms and workable best practices grows. Today, FPF launched its Privacy and Cybersecurity Expert Group and announced the Inaugural Advisory Committee to lead FPF’s exploration of the intersection of privacy and […]
Unveiling China’s Generative AI Regulation
Authors: Yirong Sun and Jingxian Zeng The following is a guest post to the FPF blog by Yirong Sun, research fellow at the New York University School of Law Guarini Institute for Global Legal Studies at NYU School of Law: Global Law & Tech and Jingxian Zeng, research fellow at the University of Hong Kong […]
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 […]
Connecticut Shows You Can Have It All
On June 3rd, Connecticut Senate Bill 3 (SB 3), an “Act Concerning Online Privacy, Data and Safety Protections,” cleared the state legislature following unanimous votes in the House and Senate. If enacted by Governor Lamont, SB 3 will amend the Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA) to create new rights and protections for consumer health data […]
AI Verify: Singapore’s AI Governance Testing Initiative Explained
In recent months, global interest in AI governance and regulation has expanded dramatically. Many identify a need for new governance and regulatory structures in response to the impressive capabilities of generative AI systems, such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT and DALL-E, Google’s Bard, Stable Diffusion, and more. While much of this attention focuses on the upcoming EU […]
During Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, a look at how better data can benefit AANHPI individuals and communities
May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM), a celebration of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPIs) in the United States. However, there are challenges that this rapidly growing racial group experiences, specifically regarding the collection and use of AANHPI data. In honor of APAHM, we are highlighting the gaps in research and […]
What to Expect from the Review of Australia’s Privacy Act
The author thanks Anna Johnston and Alex Kotova (Salinger Privacy) for their review and comments and Gabriela Zanfir-Fortuna, Josh Lee Kok Thong, Lee Matheson, and Isabella Perera (FPF) for their support with editing this post. On February 16, 2023, Australia’s Attorney-General’s Department (AGD) released a final report (Review Report) on its multi-year review of Australia’s […]
Shining a Light on the Florida Digital Bill of Rights
On May 4, 2023, the Florida ‘Digital Bill of Rights’ (SB 262) cleared the state legislature and now heads to the desk of the Governor for signature. SB 262 bears many similarities to the Washington Privacy Act and its progeny (specifically the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act). However, SB 262 is unique given its […]
Vietnam’s Personal Data Protection Decree: Overview, Key Takeaways, and Context
Author: Kat MH Hille The following is a guest post to the FPF blog from Kat MH Hille, an attorney with expertise in corporate, aviation, and data protection law. She graduated with a J.D. from the University of Iowa, School of Law, and has extensive experience practicing law in both the United States and Vietnam […]