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[…] the virtual may also open the door to new, potentially more effective types of manipulative and deceptive design. Although scholars, regulators, and lawmakers have begun addressing so- called “dark patterns” in traditional online spaces, it is critical to understand the ways these design practices may manifest differently across different mediums, particularly in novel interfaces. […]

[…] MODPA provides that a controller shall “limit the collection of personal data to what is reasonably necessary and proportionate to provide or maintain a specific product or service requested by the consumer to whom the data pertains.” This is a substantive limit on the purposes for which a controller may collect personal data. When […]

[…] applicability and scope; Introduction of responsibilities for users; Introduction of additional responsibilities for providers, such as taking effective measures to improve the quality of training data, signing service agreements with registered users, and promptly addressing illegal content; Assignment of responsibilities to government agencies to strengthen the management of generative AI services; and Introduction of […]

[…] mandatory requirements affecting iOS apps are about to kick in, and Google’s new requirements for publishers and advertisers have just gone into effect. Accurately implementing these requirements calls for close cooperation between the legal, privacy, and ad ops teams. Apple’s Privacy Manifests At WWDC 2023, Apple announced privacy manifests, signatures for SDKs, and required […]

[…] advance responsible data practices and promote privacy awareness. FPF launched with the vision for the future of privacy with a mission statement of 9 principles and a call for the new presidential administration to address 7 urgent privacy priorities. SEPTEMBER 15, 2010 FPF launches Privacy Papers for Policymakers in Washington, D.C. JANUARY 26, 2010 […]

FPF Founder Christopher Wolf and Board Chair steps down after 15 years of service FPF is pleased to announce Alan Raul, former Vice Chairman of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board, has been elected to serve as President and Chair of the organization’s Board of Directors. Raul succeeds Christopher Wolf, founding Board President […]

This week, the Future of Privacy Forum released Advertising in the Age of Data Protection: Background for a Proposed Risk-Utility Framework for Novel Advertising Solutions (v 1.0), which will be open for Public Comment until May 26, 2024. Download the Proposed Risk-Utility Framework HERE FPF welcomes public comments until May 26, 2024 The digital […]

[…] the vehicle if the driver does not act. Next- generation ADAS may leverage wireless network connectivity by using car-to-car communications. Another group of Vehicle Safety Systems are called Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS). These systems use in cabin-focused cameras and other sensors to infer the driver’s fitness to drive. DMS assess the driver’s alertness by […]

[…] ctions Com pany Description ofCharges O rder Epic Gam es65 Alleged privacyviolations: ● Violated CO PPA rule bycollecting personalinfo from children under13 who played Fortnite (child-directed online service)withoutnotifying parentsorobtaining parents’verifiable consent ● Violated prohibition againstunfairpracticesby enabling real-tim e voice and textchat com m unicationsforchildren/teensbydefault Alleged illegal”dark patterns”: ● Used “dark patterns”to trick usersinto m […]

[…] to enable still-desired targeting, measurement, and optimization. Our paper analyzes this contradiction by looking at systems that aim to replicate existing functionalities while protecting user “privacy.” We call this a form of “cynical resignation” and characterize its key maneuvers as follows: (a) sanitizing surveillance; (b) party-hopping; and (c) sabotage. We argue that this “cynical […]