Are Do Not Track Browser Options and Industry Self Regulation Programs Compatible?
Check out Chris’ and Jules’ piece on The Huffington Post: Are Do Not Track Browser Options and Industry Self Regulation Programs Compatible?
FPF-GW Law Event April 12: "While Legislation Gets Mulled, Privacy Law Gets Made”
The Future of Privacy Forum invites you to another in the series of programs presented in collaboration with the George Washington University Law School “While Legislation Gets Mulled, Privacy Law Gets Made” When: Tuesday, April 12, 2011 Time: 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Where: The George Washington University Law School Faculty Conference Center, 5th […]
FPF Co-Chair Chris Wolf analyzes the draft Kerry privacy bill
FPF Co-Chair Chris Wolf analyzes the draft Kerry privacy bill circulating around Washington in this blog entry: http://www.hldataprotection.com/2011/03/articles/consumer-privacy/draft-commercial-privacy-bill-of-rights-act-of-2011-published/.
FPF Response to New York Times Editorial on Privacy Legislation
Letter to the Editor The New York Times 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018 We agree with your editorial “A New Internet Privacy Law?” (3/19/11) that minimum standards of privacy are needed. But your reflexive call for a “Do Not Track” provision in whatever law emerges ignores important facts. A technology solution already has […]
U.S. Privacy Innovations Spread to the EU
The Financial Times reports that in the EU, Yahoo will provide more information on its websites that shows how the data of users is used to target advertising, by including its “Ad Choices” icon to advertisements on pages such as Yahoo Mail and Messenger. This is the same innovative icon that is now required by […]
Privacy in the Legislative Branch: A Quick Update
Take a look at Chris’ perspective on the current state of play in privacy legislation on Capitol Hill: Privacy in the Legislative Branch: A Quick Update.
March 1: FPF's Discussion About Privacy Rights and Human Rights
The recent online-inspired political upheaval in the Mid-East, occurring at the same time as U.S. and European government agencies are asking for comment about online privacy, show the importance of having an integrated understanding of both privacy and the freedom of association. The events unfolding in Egypt concern revolutionary political moments, but the Obama campaign, […]
FPF submits comments to the FTC
FPF filed comments on the Preliminary FTC Staff Report, “Protecting Consumer Privacy in an Era of Rapid Change: A Proposed Framework for Businesses and Policymakers.” To view FPF’s comments, click here.
Chairs
Jules Polonetsky Co-chair and Director |
Jules Polonetsky serves as Director and Co-chair of the Future of Privacy Forum, a Washington, D.C.-based think tank that seeks to advance responsible data practices. FPF’s current projects to advance transparency and control in a business-practical manner focus on online data use, smart grid, mobile data, apps and social media… Read More >> |
Christopher Wolf Founder and Co-chair |
Christopher Wolf is the co-chair of the Future of Privacy Forum.Chris is also a partner in the Washington, DC office of Hogan Lovells LLP, where he is a leader of that firm’s privacy practice group. The views expressed by the Future of Privacy Forum are solely its own and do not reflect the views of Hogan Lovells LLP or its clients… Read More >> |