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[…] it is important to note that industrial policies from both central and local governments in China also exert substantial influence over the sector. Critically, the task to promote AI advancement amid escalating concerns is overseen by authorities other than the CAC, such as the Ministry of Science and Technology (“MST”) and the Ministry of […]

[…] the ever-changing digital environment and legal landscape,” said Alexa Mooney, policy counsel with FPF’s Youth & Education Privacy team. “While there is no single solution that will get us to that point, the recommendations and ideas outlined in this report provide a great place to start, and we hope will help advance this important […]

[…] features, including a mechanism to report “harmful or unwanted” behavior. The children’s and health provisions of SB 3 appear to be informed by the California Age-Appropriate Design Code (AADC) and the recently enacted Washington State My Health, My Data Act, respectively, but contain numerous important distinctions.  FPF has prepared a comparison chart to help […]

[…] alongside technological and societal developments. The Model Framework is also technology-, industry-, scale- and business-model agnostic.  Substantively, the Model Framework is guided by two fundamental principles to promote trust and understanding in AI. First, organizations using AI in decision-making should ensure that the decision-making process is explainable, transparent and fair. Second, AI systems should […]

[…] the Review Report’s proposal to grant the OAIC the power to determine codes of practice, the Report proposes that the OAIC should issue a “Children’s Online Privacy Code” for online services that are likely to be accessed by children. The Code would align with the UK’s Age Appropriate Design Code, and would provide guidance […]

[…] hosts Personal Data Protection Week meant for robust discussions on the latest developments in data protection and use of data tech. Join Managing Director of FPF APAC, Josh Lee Kok Thong, Policy Counsel for Global Privacy, Katerina Demetzou, and many others during this exciting week! Take a look below to get more details on these events.

[…] in California AADC, Section 2 defines “substantial harm or privacy risk” to include: mental health disorders; addictive behaviors; physical violence, online bullying and harassment; sexual exploitation; the promotion and marketing or tobacco, gambling, alcohol, or narcotic drugs; and predatory, unfair, or deceptive marketing practices or other financial harms. Both the California AADC and Section […]

[…] law in Vietnam, Vietnam’s first legislative instrument on personal data protection takes the form of a “decree,” which is ranked lower in Vietnam’s statutory hierarchy than a code or law, and it is the result of executive action. A benefit of enacting a decree is that it can be done so more easily, without […]

[…] relevant issues such as U.S. employment laws and data, state legislation from California and Utah (notably Utah’s social media bill), children’s privacy, and more. “We need to get legislation done in the responsible ways that California did; otherwise we lean towards a poorer direction” Jules Polonetsky, CEO, FPF What Are the Long-term Implications of the […]

[…] may seek the input of data subjects or their representatives before approval (Section 65). The Act does not specifically mention that each controller must develop their own code of ethics; the broad provision gives leeway for controllers to either do so independently or as a group. Data Subject Rights: From Absolute Opt-Out of Commercial […]