Student Privacy and Online Educational Services (February 2014)
For more information, please visit the Privacy Technical Assistance Center: http://ptac.ed.gov Protecting Student Privacy While Using Online Educational Services: Requirements and Best Practices Overview The U.S. Department of Education established the Privacy Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) as a “one-stop” resource for education stakeholders to learn about data privacy, confidentiality, and security practices related to student- […]
DoED revised FERPA overview
1 December 2011 – REVISED FERPA REGULATIONS: AN OVERVIEW FOR SEAS AND LEAS The U.S. Department of Education (the Department) has revised its regulations governing the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) . This overview is intended to highlight changes that may affect State educational agencies (SEAs) and local educational agencies (LEAs). It is […]
Chris Wolf Moderates Panel at CES 2016
Innovating Privacy: New Frameworks for Changing Technology Chris led the discussion by this excellent panel at this year’s CES. Full panel discussion can be viewed here(link expired). Consumers are enjoying the benefits of connected devices while navigating (grappling with!) new privacy issues. Industry and regulators alike are working to understand consumer preferences while preserving creativity […]
Chris Wolf Moderates Panel at CES 2016
Innovating Privacy: New Frameworks for Changing Technology Chris led the discussion by this excellent panel at this year’s CES. Full panel discussion can be viewed here(link expired). Consumers are enjoying the benefits of connected devices while navigating (grappling with!) new privacy issues. Industry and regulators alike are working to understand consumer preferences while preserving creativity […]
Research Choices Press Release FINAL as of 26 01 2015
FOR RELEASE 9 A.M. CET , JANUARY 28, 2016 MORE PRESS RELEASE Top market research agencies announce launch of Research Choices Informational and education portal increases transparency and choice for online research Amsterdam , January 28 , 20 16 : Top market research agencies comScore , GfK, Kantar , and Nielsen announced today the launch […]
Schrems White Paper 12 18 2015
December 18, 2015 1 US Surveillance Law, Safe Harbor, and Reforms Since 2013 Peter Swire1 Executive Summary: This White Paper is a submission to the Belgian Privacy Authority for its December 18, 2015 Forum on “The Consequences of the Judgment in the Schrems Case.”2 The Forum discusses the decision by the European Court of Justice […]
White Paper Swire US EU Surveillance
December’17,’2015”1’US#Surveillance#Law,#Safe#Harbor,#and#Reforms#Since#2013##Peter#Swire1##Executive#Summary:#’This’ White’ Paper’ is’ a’ submission’ to’ the’ Belgian’ Privacy’ Authority’ for’ its’December’ 18,’ 2015′ Forum’ on’ “The’ Consequences’ of’ the’ Judgment’ in’ the’Schrems’Case.”2”The’ Forum’ discusses’ the’ decision’ by’ the’ European’ Court’ of’ Justice’ in’Schrems(v.(Data(Protection(Commissioner3’that’ the’ EU/US’ Safe’ Harbor’ was’ unlawful’under’ the’ EU’ Data’ Protection’ Directive,’ particularly’ due’ to’ concerns’ about’ US’surveillance’law.”For’the’Forum,’I’have’been’asked’to’comment’on’two’issues:”’1)Is’ US’ surveillance’ law’ […]
Student Privacy Pledge Reaches 200 Signatories!
SCHOOL VENDORS LEGALLY COMMIT TO USE STUDENT DATA ONLY FOR APPROVED EDUCATIONAL USES WASHINGTON, D.C. – Thursday, November 12, 2015 – The Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) and Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) today announced that the Student Privacy Pledge, endorsed by President Obama, the National PTA and the National School Boards Association, […]
End of Safe Harbor? Understanding the CJEU’s Decision and Its Implications
Legal background In Europe, the processing of personal data is governed by Directive 95/46/EC (the “Directive”) which sets forth rules under which data may be lawfully processed1.The transfer of personal data to third countries is restricted to countries that ensure an adequate level of protection2.While the Directive itself does not provide a definition of the […]
Student Privacy Pledge Crosses Milestone with 100 Signatories
Media Contacts: FPF: Nicholas Graham, (571) 291-2967, [email protected] SIIA: Sabrina Eyob, (202) 789-4480, [email protected] PR Agency: Farrah Kim, (202) 568-8986, [email protected] STUDENT PRIVACY PLEDGE CROSSES MILESTONE WITH 100 SIGNATORIES Responsible Privacy Practices Affirmed by Growing Number of Ed-Tech Companies WASHINGTON, D.C. – Wednesday, February 4, 2015 – The Future of Privacy Forum […]