Smart Cities Resources
Sensor networks and always-on data flows are supporting new service models and generating analytics that make modern cities and local communities faster and safer, as well as more sustainable, more livable, and more equitable. At the same time, connected smart city devices raise concerns about individuals’ privacy, autonomy, freedom of choice, and potential discrimination by […]
At the intersection of AI and Data Protection law: Automated Decision-Making Rules, a Global Perspective (CPDP LatAm Panel)
On Thursday, 15th of July 2021, the Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) organised during the CPDP LatAm Conference a panel titled ‘At the Intersection of AI and Data Protection law: Automated Decision Making Rules, a Global Perspective’. The aim of the Panel was to explore how existing data protection laws around the world apply to profiling and automated decision making practices.
Center for American Progress Hosts Program on “Do Not Track” with Focus on Kids
With a room filled to capacity this morning, the Center for American Progress hosted a special presentation entitled “Tracking: Where You Are, What You See, and What to Do.” Neera Tanden, the Chief Operating Officer for Center for American Progress moderated the panel which featured a keynote by FTC Commissioner Julie Brill. Panelists included FPF […]
Public Perceptions on Privacy
Today’s new report by the Pew Research Center gives the lie to the notion that privacy is unimportant to the average American. Instead, the big take away is that individuals feel like they lack any control over their personal information. These feelings are directed at the public and private sector alike, and suggest a profound […]
AI and Machine Learning: Leading Academic Publications
Leading academics around the world are focused on the ethical, theoretical, and practical challenges that AI and ML pose – whether in commercial, social, or legal settings – and considering everything from biased algorithms to robot rights. Here is a collectionof many of the leading papers with summaries of their themes * Organized by date […]
American University Center for Security, Innovation, & New Technology’s CSINT Conversations
FPF’s John Verdi will speak at the American University Center for Security, Innovation, & New Technology’s event CSINT Conversations: Stopping Online Abuse of Children: Could Apple Have the Answer? on Friday, January 21 from 12:00-1:30 pm EST
Pew Tackles the Future of Privacy
On Wednesday, the Pew Research Center released its third report on Americans’ attitudes towards privacy and surveillance. While the report confirms previous findings that, no, privacy is not dead, it focuses a broader look at Americans’ views on privacy in public and information control. It finds that our privacy-values are particularly heightened with respect “to […]
FPF-CAN Speaker Series featuring Mary Madden and Michele Gilman
The FPF-Capital Area Academic Network invites you to join us for a roundtable discussion featuring Mary Madden (Researcher, Data & Society Institute) and Michele Gilman (Venable Professor of Law and Director of Clinical Education, University of Baltimore School of Law). Mary and Michele will discuss their latest research: “Privacy, Poverty and Big Data: A Matrix of Vulnerabilities for Poor Americans.”
Privacy & Pandemics: Responsible Uses of Technology & Health Data – Day 2 Participant Bios
(Day 1 Participant Bios) Keynote: Katherine Yelick University of California, Berkeley Katherine (Kathy) Yelick is the Robert S. Pepper Distinguished Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences(link is external) and the Associate Dean for Research in the Division of Computing, Data Science and Society at UC Berkeley(link is external). She is also the Senior Advisor […]
Youth & Education Project Speaking Engagements and Hosted Events
Date Event Staff Member 6/09/2020 Virtual Panel, “Children’s Privacy: A Look Ahead,” at American Bar Association’s Virtual Spring Meeting Amelia Vance 6/04/2020 Virtual Panel, “Privacy Today,” at The Software & Information Industry Association’s Virtual Ed Tech Industry Conference Anisha Reddy 5/28/2020 Webinar, “Protecting learner data, privacy and security in the global shift to online learning,” […]