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[…] has the core principles of the European data protection law. It is very consistent with GDPR, and countries in other regions have signed on to it. The latest is Argentina, just a couple of months ago. What are you looking forward to in your work with FPF? This is a very exciting time in […]

  While Israel’s image as the “Start-up Nation” is well known in tech circles, the country has lacked a central organization capable of promoting the same level of thought leadership on tech policy and privacy issues. The launch of the Israel Tech Policy Institute (ITPI) in June 2018 ensured that this is no longer […]

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[…] currently being debated? The biggest debate in ad tech right now is how it will be meaningfully regulated. For a long time, ad tech mostly self-regulated with codes of conduct through organizations like the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA), Network Advertising Initiative (NAI), and others. In contrast, in the last couple years, we’ve seen a […]

[…] which FPF released last October. Most of what has been implemented is machine learning – algorithms that can evaluate their own output and make adjustments to their code without human involvement. Machine learning is used in image recognition, facial recognition, sensory inputs for autonomous vehicles, and many other tasks. I like the definition of […]

[…] actionable resources for different audiences. The Student Privacy Pledge has been one of our most successful projects. Co-founded with SIIA, the Pledge is a Federal Trade Commission-enforceable code of conduct for edtech vendors. Now with nearly 330 companies as signatories, the Pledge was designed to both raise awareness of best practices and facilitate their […]

[…] technology with an awareness that there can be pitfalls? As a think tank director working with companies and advocates and government and foundations, I’m excited about the latest breakthroughs in technology. I’m also aware of the incredible consequences if we don’t put the right policies and structures and laws in place to make sure […]

[…] must respect the user’s permission settings and not attempt to manipulate, trick, or force people to consent to unnecessary data access. (5.1.1) New language in the Developer Code of Conduct states: “Customer trust is the cornerstone of the App Store’s success. Apps should never prey on users or attempt to rip-off customers, trick them […]

[…] with a focus on small and medium-sized enterprises, non-tech companies and public administrations. The toolbox will include: an AI-on-demand platform giving support and easy access to the latest algorithms and expertise; a network of AI-focused Digital Innovation Hubs facilitating testing and experimentation; and the set-up of industrial data platforms offering high quality datasets. In […]

[…] safeguards, as it considers options to improve school safety; Support efforts to better educate and communicate with stakeholders regarding existing legal authorities that permit data sharing to promote health and safety within a framework that mitigates privacy risks to students; and Call for neutral, expert analysis of empirical data regarding the nature, extent, and […]