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[…] impact on, a minor; (b) financial, physical, or reputational injury; (c) unauthorized disclosure of personal data as a result of a security breach (as described in Mont. Code Ann. § 30-14-1704); or (d) intrusion upon the solitude or seclusion or private affairs or concerns of a minor, whether physical or otherwise, that would be offensive […]

[…] high utility loss for QIs) Masking Obscure parts of data values (e.g., XXXX) Obscure direct identifiers Simple; Preserves format Limited privacy protection; Can reduce utility; Hard for free text Low (Insufficient for QIs in queries) Generalization Replace specific values with broader categories Reduce identifiability via QIs Basis for k-anonymity Significant utility loss, especially in […]

[…] The passage of Arkansas COPPA 2.0 may signal an emerging trend towards a potentially more constitutionally resilient approach to protecting children and teens online. Unlike age-appropriate design codes or social media age verification mandates, which have faced significant First Amendment challenges, Arkansas COPPA 2.0 takes a more targeted approach focused on privacy and data […]

Today, the Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) released an infographic and readiness checklist to help schools better understand and prepare for the risks posed by deepfakes. Deepfakes are realistic, synthetic media, including images, videos, audio, and text, created using a type of Artificial Intelligence (AI) called deep learning. By manipulating existing media, deepfakes […]

[…] while scraping has long existed in a legal gray area, the rise of AI has heightened privacy concerns. He challenged the perception that publicly available data is free for unrestricted use, noting that privacy laws are evolving to address these issues. The discussion explored potential regulatory solutions, emphasizing the importance of distinguishing between beneficial […]

[…] maintains consent as the general basis for the processing of personal data – similar to how it was regulated by the former LPVP. Consent must be “ free, informed and specific as to its purpose” and given “in advance and unequivocally” by means of a verbal or written statement, or expressed through electronic means […]

[…] and the United States. Dealing with these risks requires that greater attention be paid to geopolitical crises and legal fragmentation as a threat to protections for the free flow of data across borders.  The end of the ‘Brussels effect’? There has been much talk of the ‘Brussels effect’ that has allowed the EU to […]

To highlight the wide range of current use cases for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education and future possibilities and constraints, the Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) today released a new infographic, Artificial Intelligence in Education: Key Concepts and Uses. While generative AI tools that can write essays, generate and alter images, and engage with […]

[…] and governments—and what may happen when data and devices fail to use strong encryption and are compromised by bad actors. The infographic series advances FPF’s mission of promoting data privacy for every user by showcasing the vital role encryption plays in ensuring online safety, and the detrimental effects of an online world without its […]