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[…] how technology has evolved since the last COPPA Rule update, including adding “mobile telephone number” to the definition of online contact information, and clarifying what role text messages can play in the consent process. Providing more specificity of what types of processes that encourage or prompt the use of a website are of greatest […]

[…] an additional layer of protection to your accounts. The first authentication is the standard username and password combination used for years. The second factor is a text message or email with a code sent to a personal device. This added step makes it harder for malicious actors to access your accounts. Two-factor authentication only […]

On October 27, 2023, the Future of Privacy Forum (“FPF”), in partnership with the UNSW Allens Hub for Technology, Law and Innovation (“Allens Hub”), convened a multidisciplinary meeting of experts on technology, privacy, safety, and security in Sydney, NSW, Australia to discuss benefits, challenges, and unanswered questions associated with the Australian eSafety Commissioner’s (“eSafety”) forthcoming […]

With contributions from Aaron Massey, FPF Senior Policy Analyst and Technologist, Keir Lamont, Director for U.S. Legislation, and Tariq Yusuf, FPF Policy Intern Several technologies can help individuals configure their devices to automatically opt out of web services’ requests to sell or share personal information for targeted advertising. Seven state privacy laws require that organizations […]

[…] to retrieve and interact with information online, including to facilitate the search of relevant information,” as well as playing an important role “in the amplification of certain messages, the viral dissemination of information and the stimulation of online behavior.” Additionally, as part of their obligations to assess and mitigate risks on their platforms, VLOPs […]

[…] key principle.” In light of his vision that privacy as a fundamental right is essential for the realization of other fundamental rights, the Commissioner had a clear message that “the DPAs need to be front and center” of the future of AI governance. UK Commissioner Edwards echoed the value of entrenched collaboration among digital […]

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 […]

[…] to impact user autonomy or choice and are also prohibited from offering direct messaging without providing “readily accessible and easy-to-use safeguards” to limit the ability to receive messages from adults who the minor is not connected with.  New protections for consumer health data (Sections 1-6) The CTDPA designates data revealing “health condition and diagnosis” […]

[…] gaming platforms. The definition of “social media platform” includes “a form of electronic communication through which users create online communities or groups to share information, ideas, personal messages, and other content” and does not list any exemptions. “Online gaming platforms” is undefined. While seemingly narrower in scope than the California AADC, Section 2 contains […]

[…] must be explicitly and specifically expressed. This can be done in writing, orally, or through other clear actions, such as checking a consent box, sending a text message, or selecting technical consent settings. The consent must also be given in a format that can be printed, copied, or verified, meaning that it must be […]