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How to Support the Brussels Privacy Symposium
The Future of Privacy Forum and Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) launched the Brussels Privacy Symposium as a new global centerpiece for practical, applicable, substantive privacy research and scholarship. The Symposium has been an unqualified success, bringing together attendees from leading EU and US academic institutions, industry practitioners, and policymakers to discuss […]
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ICYMI: FPF's Amelia Vance Raises Concerns about School Surveillance Technologies on WOSU
Future of Privacy Forum’s Amelia Vance warns of ‘unintended consequences’ that could harm students.
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Privacy Podcasts
If you’re interested in privacy, access to the brightest minds in our industry is never farther away than your fingertips and the nearest pair of headphones. Here are some privacy-related podcasts we follow. We know there are other great podcasts out there and welcome additional suggestions! If you have any other favorites, please feel free […]
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Statement by FPF CEO Jules Polonetsky: Facebook Case Shows It Is Time to Give the FTC Enhanced Civil Penalty Authority
WASHINGTON – July 24, 2019 –Today, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced an unprecedented settlement requiring Facebook to pay $5 billion in civil penalties, create new accountability and compliance mechanisms, and imposing additional injunctive relief. The settlement stems from violations of a 2012 order. The $5 billion penalty is more than 15 times larger than […]
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What We're Reading: Europe
June 2019 A round-up of the most important developments in the EU Data Protection world Enforcement The Italian DPA levied a 2.000.000€ (IT) fine against a telemarketing company and its call-center operations conducted by a de facto “sub-contractor” in Albania for creating contact lists, calling people and sharing their telephone numbers with a third party (their client) […]
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New Privacy Tech Industry Attracts Massive Funding
Privacy Tech Alliance connecting researchers and entrepreneurs to analysts, customers, VCs WASHINGTON – July 11, 2019 – One Trust’s announcement today of a $200 million Series A investment, which follows yesterday’s announcement by TrustArc of a $70 million Series D round, demonstrates the arrival of a new industry sector for privacy protection technologies. “Investors have […]
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Education, Privacy, Disability Rights, and Civil Rights Groups Send Letter to Florida Governor About Discriminatory Student Database
Today, the Future of Privacy Forum and 32 other education, disability rights, privacy, and civil rights organizations sent a letter to Florida Governor DeSantis, urging him to postpone the implementation of Florida’s proposed school safety database.
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New Privacy Tech Alliance Promotes Innovative Privacy Technologies
TEL AVIV, ISRAEL – June 25, 2019 – The Future of Privacy Forum and the Israel Tech Policy Institute are launching the Privacy Tech Alliance during CyberWeek 2019, to promote the market for privacy-protective technologies internationally, facilitate the development of new technologies, and maximize value for innovators and investors. “As the data ecosystem and regulatory requirements […]
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Ethical and Privacy Protective Academic Research and Corporate Data
Is edtech helping or hindering student education? What effect does social media have on elections? What types of user interfaces help users manage privacy settings? Can the data collected by wearables inform health care? In almost every area of science, academic researchers are seeking access to personal data held by companies to advance their work. […]