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FPF is closed for Juneteenth as our staff reflects on both the history and current state of racism in America.  Our social media accounts will be silent, other than to elevate voices that can help us learn and take action on issues such as equity and inclusion. In that spirit, we would like to call […]

[…] that discriminatory decisions and resulting unfairness as determined by algorithms can lead to distinct collective and societal harms. For example, use of proxies, such as “gayborhood” ZIP codes in algorithms or resume clues regarding LGBTQ community activism, can lead to employment discrimination and result in the same differential access to job opportunities.  As organizations […]

[…] adequately enforce the law, for example, when a violation involves harm to only one or a few individuals. Read more from advocates: Gaurav Laroia & David Brody, Free Press, Privacy Rights Are Civil Rights. We Need to Protect Them (Mar. 14, 2019);  Joe Jerome, Tech Policy Greenhouse by TechDirt, Can You Protect Privacy If […]

[…] risks and facing the associated downsides of that label, including discrimination. The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) points out that thermal cameras are surveillance devices that can “chill free expression, movement, and association; aid in targeting harassment and over-policing of vulnerable populations; and open the door to facial recognition.” In light of the questionable effectiveness […]

[…] cryptography. Real time analysis is conducted to detect anomalies or suspicious software behavior, to protect against breaches”. Based upon information available on their website, Suki “is currently free to all Urgent Care, Hospitalists, Critical Care, pop up & triage clinics and locum physician assignments until May 31”. Kara, a product for iPhones produced by […]

[…] approach risks hampering the effectiveness of measures aimed at combating the COVID-19 crisis, whilst also causing serious harm to the single market and to fundamental rights and freedoms.’ Therefore, the Commission considers that a pan-European approach is necessary both for the economy – preserving the single market, and for a coherent fundamental rights approach […]

[…] Director for Europe Rob van Eijk.   Participants discussed the privacy implications and utility of storing data locally versus centrally; strategies for improving the accuracy of data; promotion of apps to ensure sufficient scale; and how to assess the usefulness of certain data types (such as Bluetooth data) for public health purposes. Insights from […]

[…] as weather alerts, ridesharing, or groceries deliveries. In many cases, this location data is shared with partners in order to provide personalized ads or to monetize the free app. Many apps use Software Development Kits (SDKs), or code developed by third parties. Frequently, location data is shared with these SDK providers to improve their […]

[…] information related to possible exposure to the virus to the employer or to the competent health authorities; Setting up dedicated channels to receive this type of information; Promoting work from home solutions; In the event of a report about possible exposure, “the employer can record the date and identity of the person suspected of […]

[…] about privacy, big data, technology, and civil liberties throughout the world, and also appears frequently in the media. At Washington University, he teaches courses on privacy, technology, free speech, and constitutional law, and is a past winner of the Washington University School of Law’s Professor of the Year award. He was born in England, […]