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[…] laws so we can effectively explain data uses and tech to policymakers to help them craft policy and guidance that strikes the right balance for accountable data use. While comprehensive federal privacy legislation may not be imminent, the states and the attorneys general are still pretty concerned about privacy, as are governments around the […]

[…] 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 also examined genetic privacy laws from Montana, Tennessee, Texas, […]

[…] Guidelines establish rigorous requirements under the Privacy Act and its 13 Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), particularly emphasizing accuracy, transparency, and heightened scrutiny of data collection and secondary use. Notably, the Guidelines detail conditions that must be met for lawfully collecting personal information publicly available online for purposes of training generative AI, including through a […]

[…] of approaches, from taking a leading role in international initiatives, such as the Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) System (for instance, Japan and Singapore), to promoting the use of standardized contractual clauses (for instance, China, Japan and Singapore). Third, AI governance, with 70% of regulators prioritising this. Some have developed comprehensive policy frameworks and […]

[…] minimization provisions are also elements of recent sectoral laws including the Washington State My Health My Data Act, the New York Child Data Protection Act, and the Virginia Child Data Privacy Amendment. Taken together, these frameworks portend a new trend toward substantive data minimization standards; however, their statutory requirements vary in subtle but consequential […]

[…] up of the person, their personal data, and their constitutional rights. It represents an essential right that is gaining increasing relevance in the face of the growing use of information about individuals, and it is realized in the ability of individuals to decide when and within what limits personal matters are made public, as […]

[…] four-step approach to managing potential risks With growing focus from policymakers and regulators on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) systems, and as organizations strive to responsibly use AI systems, organizations are increasingly embracing AI impact assessments to assess risks and take steps to minimize them. In response to the growing use—and uncertainty around—AI […]

[…] Forum (FPF) is a global non-profit organization that brings together academics, civil society, government officials, and industry to evaluate the societal, policy, and legal implications of data use, identify the risks and develop appropriate protections.FPF believes technology and data can benefit society and improve lives if the right laws, policies, and rules are in […]

[…] privacy while maintaining its utility. As novel technological challenges continue to evolve, the conversation around PETs as possible enablers of secure, trusted, and fair data sharing and use has similarly intensified. Recognizing the need for a deeper understanding of the potential and limitations of these technologies, FPF has actively contributed to shaping policymaking around […]

[…] of the Strategy follows a period of stakeholder consultations that sought to broaden the understanding of African AI needs and create awareness of the risks of AI use and development in Africa. The adoption of the Strategy marks a significant step in global AI policy and will serve as a guiding light for African […]