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[…] Article 1 of the LGPD identifies the objective of the law as ensuring the processing of personal data protects the fundamental rights of freedom, privacy, and the free development of personality3. At the same time, Article 2 of the LGPD recognizes data protection is “grounded” on economic and technological development and innovation.  The study […]

Today, the Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) published a new paper—Data Minimization’s Substantive Turn: Key Questions & Operational Challenges Posed by New State Privacy Legislation. Data minimization is a bedrock principle of privacy and data protection law, with origins in the Fair Information Practice Principles (FIPPs) and the Privacy Act of 1974. At […]

In May 2025, Nebraska and Vermont passed Age-Appropriate Design Code Acts (AADCs), continuing the bipartisan trend of states advancing protections for youth online. While these new bills arrived within the same week and share both a common name and general purpose, their scope, applicability, and substance take two very different approaches to a common […]

[…] impact on, a minor; (b) financial, physical, or reputational injury; (c) unauthorized disclosure of personal data as a result of a security breach (as described in Mont. Code Ann. § 30-14-1704); or (d) intrusion upon the solitude or seclusion or private affairs or concerns of a minor, whether physical or otherwise, that would be offensive […]

[…] high utility loss for QIs) Masking Obscure parts of data values (e.g., XXXX) Obscure direct identifiers Simple; Preserves format Limited privacy protection; Can reduce utility; Hard for free text Low (Insufficient for QIs in queries) Generalization Replace specific values with broader categories Reduce identifiability via QIs Basis for k-anonymity Significant utility loss, especially in […]

[…] The passage of Arkansas COPPA 2.0 may signal an emerging trend towards a potentially more constitutionally resilient approach to protecting children and teens online. Unlike age-appropriate design codes or social media age verification mandates, which have faced significant First Amendment challenges, Arkansas COPPA 2.0 takes a more targeted approach focused on privacy and data […]

Today, the Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) released an infographic and readiness checklist to help schools better understand and prepare for the risks posed by deepfakes. Deepfakes are realistic, synthetic media, including images, videos, audio, and text, created using a type of Artificial Intelligence (AI) called deep learning. By manipulating existing media, deepfakes […]

[…] while scraping has long existed in a legal gray area, the rise of AI has heightened privacy concerns. He challenged the perception that publicly available data is free for unrestricted use, noting that privacy laws are evolving to address these issues. The discussion explored potential regulatory solutions, emphasizing the importance of distinguishing between beneficial […]

[…] maintains consent as the general basis for the processing of personal data – similar to how it was regulated by the former LPVP. Consent must be “ free, informed and specific as to its purpose” and given “in advance and unequivocally” by means of a verbal or written statement, or expressed through electronic means […]