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Most countries in the world have data protection or privacy laws and there is growing cross-border enforcement cooperation between data protection authorities, which might lead one to believe that the protection of global data flows and transfers is steadily advancing. However, instability and risks arising from wars, trade disputes, and the weakening of the […]

[…] is too broad;  Clarify what it means for an ADMT or AI system to be used for “establishing individual identity”; Clarify that requests to opt-out of having one’s personal information processed to train ADMT or AI systems submitted after processing has begun do not require businesses to retrain models; Consider whether requiring businesses to […]

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[…] decision-making, planning, learning, and memory. In time, these systems may become more complicated with the development of multi-agent systems that feature a group of agents collaborating with one another to solve challenging tasks, such as diagnosing and devising treatments for rare medical conditions.  These characteristics enable advanced agents to achieve goals that are beyond […]

[…] U.S. and international privacy scholarship that is relevant to policymakers in the U.S. Congress, federal agencies, and international data protection authorities. Six winning papers, two honorable mentions, one student submission, and a student honorable mention were selected by a diverse group of leading academics, advocates, and industry privacy professionals from FPF’s Advisory Board. Authors […]

[…] helpful to check that the company is complying with their state law and displaying that information.  2. Update your passwords and multi-factor authentication regularly  Password re-use is one of the top ways that unwanted eyes can get into your accounts: once one service where you used a password is breached, criminals will likely try […]

[…] described a framework that could “provide the best means to achieve effective protection against overdetermination of individuals by machine inferences.” I expect the idea of “control” over one’s persona and personal information in the world of Generative and Agentic AI to increasingly permeate and fuel regulatory debates. In its much-expected Opinion on AI systems […]

[…] our Health and Wellness Policy Brief.   Map your international data flows and track any instances where internal processes or third-party relationships could put data within reach of one of the U.S. government’s “countries of concern.” Diversify your data transfers tools with an eye on the global landscape, as cross-border data flows restrictions are increasingly […]

[…] dockets in the first days of the new year. In Washington D.C., a post-election reshuffle presents unique opportunities to address AI issues on a national level, with one party controlling the White House and both houses of Congress. But, while Congress has shown strong interest in AI generally, the 119th Congress seems more likely to prioritize […]

[…] the state is also the first to enact state AI legislation. Maryland passed the  Maryland Online Data Privacy Act (MODPA) as well as the Maryland Age-Appropriate Design Code Act” (Maryland AADC).  Following Connecticut’s lead last year, Virginia and Colorado both amended their state privacy laws to add specific online protections for kids’ data. FPF […]