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[…] No. 16 C 10984 (N.D. Ill. Sep. 15, 2017); In re Facebook Biometric Info. Privacy Litig., 185 F. Supp. 3d 1155 (N.D. Cal. 2016). Washington Wash. Rev. Code Ann. §19.375.020 “Biometric identifier” means data generated by automatic measurements of an individual’s biological characteristics, such as a fingerprint, voiceprint, eye retinas, irises, or other unique […]

[…] our upcoming virtual training session on November 9, where FPF experts will cover the critical elements of Article 22, recent DPA decisions, consent requirements, and more. Register today! Our analysis shows that the GDPR as a whole is relevant for ADM cases and has been effectively applied to protect the rights of individuals in […]

[…] regulator may reduce the fine. Additionally, the ICO is bound by national law to assess the fine’s broader economic impact, as it must consider the desirability of promoting economic growth. Thus, before issuing a fine and when deciding on its amount, it will consider its economic impact on the wider sector where the infringer […]

Today, the Future of Privacy Forum released a Report looking into the Strategic Plans for the coming years of seven African Data Protection Authorities (DPAs). The Report gives insight into the activity and plans of DPAs from Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Benin, Mauritius, Côte d’Ivoire, and Burkina Faso. It also relies on research […]

[…] identities, and investigate illicit activities. The question is, will the Administration find a way to preserve the privacy protections of centralized and distributed ledger technology, while also promoting the efficacy of monitoring illicit activities? That answer will likely come once agencies and regulators start providing reports that recommend steps to achieve the Order’s goals. […]

[…] Data De-identification, and Smart Cities.  1. Data and the Connected Car The infographic, “Data and the Connected Car,” describes the core data-generating devices and data flows in today’s connected vehicles. The infographic aims to help consumers, businesses, and regulators understand the emerging data ecosystems that underlie this incredibly dynamic and complex industry. Download the […]

[…] to establish a robust means of protection for the processing of personal data so that it will be used in a manner that respects the rights and freedoms of individuals. There is no hierarchy between the various legal bases for processing under the GDPR, which include consent, contract, legal obligations, vital interests, public interests, […]

[…] majority of participants in clinical trials and medical databases are Caucasians – mostly males of European descent. It is estimated that 78% of the genetic and genomic information available today originates from this population, although the overall proportion of Europeans and their descendants in the world population is barely 16%. You can read the full analysis […]

[…] were joined by Quentin Palfrey, President of the International Digital Accountability Council. The paper analyzed the role of online platforms and their impact on data privacy in today’s digital economy before providing an argument as to what platforms’ role should be in legal frameworks. “What we try to do is to build a disclosure […]

This post is the third in a four-part series on Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs), providing an overview of the technology, use cases, privacy risks, and proposed recommendations for promoting privacy and mitigating risks associated with BCIs. Click here for FPF and IBM’s full report: Privacy and the Connected Mind. In case you missed them, read […]