Advisory Board
Members of the FPF Advisory Board provide input in support of transparency, user control, and the advancement of responsible data practices. By serving as advisors they are not responsible for the content of the website, nor do they necessarily endorse the positions taken by FPF. Advisors serve in a personal capacity and their affiliation does […]
Strong Data Encryption Protects Everyone: FPF Infographic Details Encryption Benefits for Individuals, Enterprises, and Government Officials
Today, the Future of Privacy Forum released a new tool: the interactive visual guide “Strong Data Encryption Protects Everyone.” The infographic illustrates how strong encryption protects individuals, enterprises, and the government. FPF’s guide also highlights key risks that arise when encryption safeguards are undermined – risks that can expose sensitive health and financial records, undermine the […]
FPF CEO: Will I Install an Exposure Notification App? Thoughts on the Apple-Google API
As a privacy expert, if my local health department develops a mobile app for people with a COVID diagnosis to alert anyone they were near, will I use it? Yes, I will. And I will urge friends, neighbors and colleagues to download such an app. I have an immuno-compromised family member in my household. I am […]
Artificial Intelligence and the COVID-19 Pandemic
By Brenda Leong and Dr. Sara Jordan Machine learning-based technologies are playing a substantial role in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Experts are using machine learning to study the virus, test potential treatments, diagnose individuals, analyze the public health impacts, and more. Below, we describe some of the leading efforts and identify data protection […]
EDPB Draft Guidelines on Connected Cars Focus on Data Protection by Design and Push for Consent
By Gabriela Zanfir-Fortuna and Chelsey Colbert The European Data Protection Board recently published its draft Guidelines 1/2020 on processing personal data in the context of connected vehicles and mobility related applications, which are open for feedback until March 20. The EDPB writes that the main challenge for complying with European data protection and privacy laws […]
FPF Welcomes New Staff to Focus on Artificial Intelligence and Mobility
FPF is pleased to announce the addition of two new members to its team, Dr. Sara Jordan and Chelsey Colbert. As individuals’ personal data is increasingly used by algorithmic systems that employ machine learning and artificial intelligence technologies, the benefits to consumers, businesses and society are evident, but so are the privacy risks. In her […]
Privacy Papers 2018: Spotlight on the Winning Authors
Today, FPF announced the winners of the 9th Annual Privacy Papers for Policymakers (PPPM) Award. This Award recognizes leading privacy scholarship that is relevant to policymakers in the United States Congress, at U.S. federal agencies, and for data protection authorities abroad. From many nominated privacy-related papers published in the last year, five were selected by Finalist […]
The Top 10: Student Privacy News (October-November 2017)
The Future of Privacy Forum tracks student privacy news very closely, and shares relevant news stories with our newsletter subscribers. Approximately every month, we post “The Top 10,” a blog with our top student privacy stories.
Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Ethical Applications
On September 25, 2017, the Future of Privacy Forum and the Information Accountability Foundation will co-host an official side event at the International Conference of Data Protection Commissioners. The event follows IAF’s publication of Artificial Intelligence, Ethics and Enhanced Data Stewardship, and FPF’s curation of leading research highlighting the privacy challenges posed by artificial intelligence.
Upcoming Future of Privacy Forum Events
In the coming months, FPF will be hosting or co-hosting a number of events. We welcome your attendance and participation. Please contact us at [email protected] for further information.