A Discussion of "Owned: How the Internet of Things Took Our Property and Privacy"
On October 6, 2016, Professor Joshua Fairfield from the Washington and Lee University School of Law joined us to discuss a chapter from his upcoming book, “Owned: How the Internet of Things Took Our Property and Privacy.”
Paper Submission: 7th Annual Privacy Papers for Policymakers
The Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) invites privacy scholars and authors with an interest in privacy issues to submit finished papers to be considered for our Annual “Privacy Papers for Policymakers” Award. Please submit the information below to be considered or to nominate an Author. Describing the purpose and review process SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: • One […]
Protecting privacy and promoting inclusion with the 'Internet of Things'
To technologists and innovators, the “Internet of Things” (IoT) represents a world of exciting new benefits that will solve important technical and social problems. To critics, IoT represents a world of pervasive surveillance, with toys that spy on kids and microphone-enabled devices recording and retaining our most personal data.
Enhancing Usability for Online Privacy Controls
Today, Google announced new features that provide users with additional customized options and controls over personal data, as well as easy-to-follow instructions and notifications that explain users’ choices in simple terms. The new features make privacy controls quicker to find and easier to understand and operate.
FPF Advisory Board Member Awarded Tenure and Named to Endowed Chair
We are pleased to share that the Samford University Board of Trustees recently voted to award tenure to FPF Advisory Board Member and Cumberland School of Law Associate Professor Woodrow “Woody” Hartzog, and to name him the W. Stancil Starnes Professor of Law.
Who Exactly IS a "School Official" Anyway?
School Officials and Ed Tech Vendors The School Official exception to FERPA, the federal student privacy law, allows schools to provide student data to principals, teachers and school employees to use for educational purposes. But what about contractors who may work for the school, like a bus company or an email service provider? The original […]
A Way Forward for Social Media Research
Few would deny that technology and social media are changing the way we interact. People today can stay in touch with friends on Facebook, share vacation photos on Instagram, follow trends on Twitter, grow their networks on LinkedIn, and explore communities on Reddit. And people are staying connected wherever they go. The Pew Research Center […]
Privacy Papers 2010
Please see below for leading privacy papers, and those listed as notable mention. Papers listed in alphabetical order. To view the “Privacy Papers for Policy Makers” journal, click here. Leading Papers: Privacy on the Books and on the Ground Kenneth Bamberger and Deirdre Mulligan “Misplaced Confidences: Privacy and the Control Paradox” Laura Brandimarte, Alessandro Acquisti […]
Privacy Papers for Policymakers
The Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) invites privacy scholars and authors with an interest in privacy issues to nominate finished papers for consideration for FPF’s annual Privacy Papers for Policymakers Award. FPF’s 15th Annual Privacy Papers for Policymakers In 2025, FPF will celebrate its 15th Annual Privacy Papers for Policymakers (PPPM) Award. The award recognizes […]
FPF Founder Christopher Wolf wins Vanguard Award
The entire FPF team is thrilled to congratulate Chris Wolf, FPF founder and Co-chair and cherished mentor, on winning the IAPP Vanguard Award. The following remarks were delivered today at IAPP by Brenda Leong, FPF Senior Counsel and Director of Operations. Welcome everyone and thank you for joining us this morning. I am honored to […]