Old Laws & New Tech: As Courts Wrestle with Tough Questions under US Biometric Laws, Immersive Tech Raises New Challenges
Extended reality (XR) technologies often rely on users’ body-based data, particularly information about their eyes, hands, and body position, to create realistic, interactive experiences. However, data derived from individuals’ bodies can pose serious privacy and data protection risks for people. It can also create substantial liability risks for organizations, given the growing volume of lawsuits […]
FPF Files Comments with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights
On June 15, the Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) filed comments with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) regarding the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on extending additional protections to reproductive health care data under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). One year ago last […]
FPF Files Comments with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights
On June 15, 2023, the Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) filed comments with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) regarding the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on extending additional protections to reproductive health care data under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). FPF’s full comments […]
Nigeria’s New Data Protection Act, Explained
On June 12, 2023, the President of Nigeria signed the Data Protection Bill into law following a successful third reading at the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Data Protection Act, 2023 (the Act) has had executive and legislative support and marks an important milestone in Nigeria’s nearly two-decade journey towards a comprehensive data […]
We’re On to Oregon: Sixth State Privacy Law of 2023 Creates New Consumer Rights and Protections
On June 22nd, lawmakers in Salem passed SB 619, the Oregon Consumer Privacy Act (“OCPA”). If enacted by Governor Kotek, Oregon will become the eleventh U.S. state (and sixth in 2023) to adopt broad-based data privacy legislation governing the collection, use, and transfer of consumer data. The bulk of OCPA’s requirements will take effect on […]
(Health) Data is What (Health) Data Does in Nevada
Note: This title is inspired by Professor Daniel J. Solove’s recent essay, ‘Data Is What Data Does: Regulating Based on Harm and Risk Instead of Sensitive Data.’ On June 16, 2023, Nevada Senate Bill 370 (SB 370) was signed into law by Governor Lombardo, making Nevada the second state, after Washington, to pass broad-based consumer […]
Connecticut Shows You Can Have It All
On June 3rd, Connecticut Senate Bill 3 (SB 3), an “Act Concerning Online Privacy, Data and Safety Protections,” cleared the state legislature following unanimous votes in the House and Senate. If enacted by Governor Lamont, SB 3 will amend the Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA) to create new rights and protections for consumer health data […]