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[…] 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 […]

[…] a landscape analysis, including an overview of current PETs adoption, current challenges, and considerations for enhancing data protection measures. The landscape analysis, first previewed in a late 2024 webinar and expert panel discussion, evaluated the organizational readiness and critical use cases for PETs within SEAs and the broader education sector, ultimately highlighting the need […]

[…] 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 […]

[…] and the United States. Dealing with these risks requires that greater attention be paid to geopolitical crises and legal fragmentation as a threat to protections for the free flow of data across borders.  The end of the ‘Brussels effect’? There has been much talk of the ‘Brussels effect’ that has allowed the EU to […]

[…] the private and public sectors, but they also raise many data protection considerations. While practitioners may be aware of some of these considerations due to the relationship between LLMs and the latest AI agents, the unique design elements and characteristics of these agents may exacerbate or raise new compliance challenges. For example, an agent […]

[…] privacy professionals. The event will be held on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at FPF Headquarters, 1350 I St, Suite 200, NW, Washington, D.C. 20005. This event is free and open to the general public. Register for this event by clicking here! To learn more about the 14th Annual Privacy Papers for Policymakers, click here. […]

[…] must undergo a serious reckoning with privacy law. Scraping has evaded a reckoning with privacy law largely because scrapers act as if all publicly available data were free for the taking. But the public availability of scraped data shouldn’t give scrapers a free pass. Privacy law regularly protects publicly available data, and privacy principles […]

[…] or like your posts, and manage what happens to posts after you delete them. You can view and change your settings here. TikTok allows you to decide between public and private accounts, allows you to change your personalized ad settings, and more. You can check your settings here. X allows you to manage what […]

[…] the Brussels Privacy Symposium, which will take place at Les Atelier des Tanneurs, leading rulemakers, lawyers, academics, business, and civil society representatives will discuss the complex interplay between the EU’s digital laws, including the GDPR, DSA and the AI Act. This event will be held in live, in-person-only format. Stay up-to-date here – more […]

[…] the GDPR, a law with an unprecedented regulatory impact around the world, from California to Brazil, across the African continent, to India, to China, and everywhere in between. The field of data protection and privacy has become undeniably global, with GDPR-inspired laws (from a lesser to a bigger degree) adopted or updated in many […]