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[…] and less prescriptive than what is required under the CCPA. Adopts Narrow Outlier Provisions: The bill selects particular narrow approaches used by only a handful of states: Virginia’s narrow biometric data definition (which broadly exempts photos, videos, and audio without limiting language), the pseudonymous data exception for consumer opt-out rights (Tennessee, Iowa, Florida, Alabama […]

2024 ANNUAL REPORT FUTURE OF PRIVACY FORUM 1 FUTURE OF PRIVACY FORUM | ANNUAL REPORT 2024 CONTENTS About Future of Privacy Forum ____________________ 2 FPF’s Workstreams & Regions _____________________ 3 Leadership Letter _______________________________ 4 Overview Focused on Key Areas ___________________ 5 U.S. Landscape _________________________________ 5 Global ______________________________________ 9 Center for AI _______________________________ 12 FPF Analyses […]

Data Privacy Day, or Data Protection Day in Europe, is recognized annually on January 28 to mark the anniversary of Convention 108, the first binding international treaty to protect personal data. The Council of Europe initiated the day in 2006, with the first official celebration held on January 28, 2007, marking this year as the […]

[…] year was more due to chance than anything else, and next year will return to business-as-usual. After all, Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Vermont, and West Virginia all had bills make it to a floor vote or progress into cross-chamber, and some of those bills have been carried over into the 2026 legislative […]

On Cyber Monday, giving supportive technology to an older loved one or caregiver is a great option. Finding the perfect holiday gift for an older adult who values their independence can be a challenge. This year, it might be worth exploring the exciting world of AI-enabled AgeTech. It’s not only gadgets; it’s also about giving […]

This post is the third in a series on personality versus personality in AI systems. Read Part 1 (exploring concepts) and Part 2 (concrete uses and risks).   Conversational AI technologies are hyper-personalizing. Across sectors, companies are focused on offering personalized experiences that are tailored to users’ preferences, behaviors, and virtual and physical environments. These […]

“Algorithmic pricing,” “surveillance pricing,” “dynamic pricing”: in states across the U.S., lawmakers are introducing legislation to regulate a range of practices that use large amounts of data and algorithms to routinely inform decisions about the prices and products offered to consumers. These bills—targeting what this analysis collectively calls “data-driven pricing”—follow the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)’s […]

[…] narrowly on specific types of health data individually or in tandem with AI or other technologies. For example, mental health chatbots (Utah HB452), reproductive health data ( Virginia SB754), or AI disclosures in clinical settings (California AB3030). Other bills and laws have broad definitions that include location, movement, and voice data, all common types […]

FPF is pleased to welcome our colleague Bianca-Ioana Marcu to her new role as Managing Director of FPF Europe. With extensive experience in privacy and data protection, she takes on this responsibility at a pivotal moment for digital regulation in Europe. In this blog, we will explore her perspectives on the evolving privacy landscape, her […]

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