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[…] common friction points. Interest in children’s online privacy and safety is high and likely to continue to grow in the coming months. Congressional activity is picking up, and the FTC’s latest review of the COPPA rule is ongoing, with a draft rule expected at some point in 2022. Policymakers must understand the current state of play for kids online […]

[…] the image bypasses the eye and the optic nerve in order to feed directly to the brain—resulting in low-resolution vision capabilities. Improving Accessibility and Rehabilitation Opportunities: The latest prosthetic limbs (i.e., neuroprosthetics) rely on BCIs, which enable the limbs to move in response to thought stimuli. Examples of this BCI application include robotic arms, […]

[…] Devices & Apps Up to Date Keeping software current and up to date is the only way to make sure that your device is protected against the latest software vulnerabilities. Having the latest security software, web browser, and operating system installed is the best way to protect against various online threats. By enabling automatic […]

[…] ‘Do Not Sell my Personal Info.’ After the California legislature included a different toggle in the draft CCPA, the team conducted a new study demonstrating that the latest toggle was not as clear to users as the one proposed by Cylab. Eventually, the initial blue toggle suggestion was included in the final text of […]

In June 2021,  the Supreme Court handed down TransUnion v. Ramirez, 594 U.S. ___ (2021), its latest decision concerning Article III standing, which determines a plaintiff’s eligibility to sue in federal court. Even when a federal law expressly creates a private right of action to enforce a federal right or other violation of the […]

[…] between protecting kids online and not limiting their opportunities. These strategies include things like limiting access to age-inappropriate content, requiring age verification prior to accessing a service, and incorporating privacy into services by default. Those strategies and others that policymakers may wish to consider are discussed in detail in FPF’s latest blog post, available here.

[…] Sonsini’s Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice. Broadly, the panel discussed the events that have prompted the shift towards privacy protection in the US in recent years, including the latest privacy law initiatives at the state and federal level. The discussion addressed how regulators are enforcing current laws and preparing for what’s to come, and how […]

[…] discussants and presenters examined the impact of biometrics in the ongoing fight against the novel coronavirus. Discussions about law and policy were enhanced by demonstrations of the latest facial recognition and sensing technology and privacy controls from researchers at CMU’s CyLab.  On October 27 and 28, FPF hosted a workshop titled Privacy & Pandemics: Responsible […]