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[…] U.S. states. As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly embedded in daily life and critical sectors like healthcare and employment, state lawmakers have begun crafting regulatory strategies to promote its opportunities while addressing its heightened risks. This report by FPF delves into the trends of these legislative efforts, examines core questions and issues, and offers […]

Future of Privacy Forum Award Elevates Privacy Research to Inform Policy Discussion September 9, 2024 —The Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) invites scholars and authors with an interest in privacy issues to submit finished papers to be considered for its 15th annual Privacy Papers for Policymakers (PPPM) Awards.  The award provides privacy and data […]

[…] and extraction of certain information from webpages might contain personal data, including sensitive categories of personal data, which could “carry peculiar risks for the fundamental rights and freedoms” of individuals.   Processing of publicly available personal data would not be subject to obligations under the DPDPA to the extent that any personal data contained in […]

[…] interpretation of the GDPR by national DPAs remains fragmented as DPAs continue to adopt diverging interpretations of key data protection concepts, creating legal uncertainty and disrupting the free movement of personal data. Some of the specific issues raised by stakeholders include different views on the appropriate legal basis for processing personal data, diverging opinions […]

[…] fast, and efficient model that is only capable of handling more limited inputs). Google also announced a series of LLM-based AI models designed to fill the gap between these two, including a general purpose model (Gemini Pro); an embeddable model that will be built directly into Google’s Chrome browser and could allow web developers […]

[…] divergent definitions. To ensure focus and regulatory efforts are targeted toward technologies that play an impactful role in individuals’ rights, FPF recommended alignment with definitions from Government Code § 11546.45.51, the CPPA Draft Regulations, and Assembly Bill 2930 that require the ADS role be “substantial” to the decision-making process. Law / Proposal Definition Civil […]

[…] and its implications, and to beware potential AI vendors that could not provide in-depth explanations of their products.  The discussion emphasized the need for transparency and communication between companies and their vendors. Companies should seek vendors willing to engage in open conversations about their practices, rather than those claiming 100% compliance without discussion. Instead […]

[…] of privacy notices on the websites of 180+ companies across a variety of industries and sectors, from pharmaceutical to apparel. Two key laws enacted on March 31, 2024 formed the basis for the survey, Washington’s My Health, My Data Act, and Nevada’s SB370. Both laws create specific obligations for online transparency notices on websites […]

[…] findings in Brazil identifies a gap in most data protection laws (including the LGPD): a lack of an express provision covering PETs. In some cases, the connection between the law and these technologies relies on achieving data protection principles such as data minimization or complying with anonymization obligations. Panelists agreed that the need to […]

[…] audience, age-appropriate websites. In recent years, most state comprehensive laws have taken the approach of using actual knowledge or willfully disregards,” which attempts to strike a balance between the two sides of this debate.  2. Narrow preemption of state laws Preemption, or the question of which state privacy laws will be superseded by a […]