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[…] with, the disclosed purposes for which the personal data is processed, as disclosed to the consumer.”  The distinct standards for “collection” and “processing” create a potential tension between these rules, given that “process” is defined to include “collecting,” which could be read to mean that a controller can collect personal data when not reasonably […]

[…] apps are about to kick in, and Google’s new requirements for publishers and advertisers have just gone into effect. Accurately implementing these requirements calls for close cooperation between the legal, privacy, and ad ops teams. Apple’s Privacy Manifests At WWDC 2023, Apple announced privacy manifests, signatures for SDKs, and required reason APIs. In early […]

On April 1, 2024, the Future of Privacy Forum filed comments to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in response to the agency’s Request for Information on how privacy impact assessments (PIAs) may mitigate privacy risks exacerbated by AI and other advances in technology. The OMB issued the RFI pursuant to the White […]

[…] substance of current proposals and the political and policy disagreements that have become barriers to enactment. Panelists also covered the need for federal privacy legislation, the relationship between current proposals and existing laws, the potential impact on emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, and the debates over preemption, enforcement mechanisms, and other topics. Zoe […]

[…] guide their implementation and serve as a model for other emerging safety technologies. Washington set the stage for FPF’s report and the panel discussion, noting the January 2024 Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) on Advanced Impaired Driving Prevention Technologies from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The ANPRM comes out of the […]

[…] As a leading attorney with the firm, he co-founded and led the development of the practice for over a decade, advising and shaping the thinking of Internet free speech, hate speech, and the parameters of government access to stored information. Wolf will continue as a member of FPF’s Board of Directors throughout this year […]

[…] the Age of Data Protection: Background for a Proposed Risk-Utility Framework for Novel Advertising Solutions (v 1.0), which will be open for Public Comment until May 26, 2024. Download the Proposed Risk-Utility Framework HERE FPF welcomes public comments until May 26, 2024 The digital advertising industry is in the midst of a sea change. […]

[…] neurodata should be private, and should not be stored or sold without consent. Personal Identity: Neurotechnology should not alter “mental integrity,” or an individual’s sense of self.  Free Will: Individuals should retain decision-making control, without unknown manipulation via neurotechnology. Fair Access to Mental Augmentation: Cognitive enhancement neurotechnology should be accessible to everyone. Protection from […]

[…] as a victim of crime, included in Oregon, or financial information, included in California and New Jersey). The definition of biometric data is broader than that in Virginia (covering data generated from a photograph or an audio or video recording if generated to identify a specific individual), but narrower than that in New Jersey […]

“At this critical moment in time, the U.S. is positioned to demonstrate leadership to develop and regulate emerging technologies such as AI. These tools, while incredibly advantageous when deployed responsibly, also carry tremendous potential to cause harm. We commend the Biden administration for recognizing the multifaceted challenges and opportunities presented by AI technologies.  We’re also […]