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[…] about the effects and enforcement of adtech and targeted advertising on marginalized and vulnerable populations. Leading Federal Comprehensive Data Privacy Bills Members of Congress have introduced a number of comprehensive data privacy bills in recent years, some of which contain civil rights provisions. The leading proposals from Democratic and Republican leaders in the Senate […]

[…] activity; 2) those that modulate brain activity; and 3) those that do both, also called bi-directional BCIs (BBCIs).  BCIs can be invasive or non-invasive and employ a number of techniques for collecting neurodata and modulating neural signals. Neurodata is data generated by the nervous system, which consists of the electrical activities between neurons or […]

[…] interfaces that simplify the task of managing notices and configuring controls, which would allow individuals to communicate their opt-in/opt-out preference to video analytics operators. From the record number of nominated papers submitted this year, these six papers were selected by a diverse team of academics, advocates, and industry privacy professionals from FPF’s Advisory Board. […]

[…] and enforcement teams, and (4) create “fair and equal treatment” rules for determining what companies are audited. 5. “Dark Patterns” Finally, the Agency requested feedback on a number of definitions used by the CPRA including manipulative design interfaces known as “dark patterns.” The CPRA defines “dark patterns” as “a user interface designed or manipulated […]

[…] such as transparency; risk assessment and auditing; limitations on the use of sensitive data; and limits on retention. In the absence of comprehensive legislation, there are a number of steps Congress can take to address risks related to consumer privacy and data brokers, including 1) empowering the Federal Trade Commission to continue using its […]

[…] TV networks do — would create a level playing field that would enable the preservation of professional and quality media. Breyer also noted that, despite a growing number of EP lawmakers now believing that an opt-in standard for targeted online ads is not the solution, there does not seem to be a majority favoring […]

[…] BCIs collect and the capabilities of the technology raise concerns over consent, as well as the transparency, security, and accuracy of the data. The report offers a number of policy and technical solutions to mitigate the risks of BCIs and highlights their positive uses. “Emerging innovations like neurotechnology hold great promise to transform healthcare, […]

[…] bridges between the two sets of model clauses. (…) Those two sets are not identical, they don’t need to be identical, but they are based on a number of common principles and safeguards. Making them talk to each other, building on that convergence can of course significantly facilitate the life of companies present in […]

[…] non-governmental organizations or academic institutions, but many are being accumulated within the private sector. Academic researchers value access to this data as a way to measure any number of consumer, commercial, and scientific questions at a scale they are unable to reach using conventional research data gathering techniques alone.  Such data allows researchers access […]

[…] an important initiative for promoting consumer choice, fostering competition, and protecting consumers’ privacy. The debate around open banking highlights tensions between privacy and competition along with a number of privacy flashpoints including: data portability, access, sharing, transparency, control, and interoperability.  Open Banking Can Provide New Rights and Benefits to Consumers and Help Spur Competition, […]