8th Annual Privacy Papers for Policymakers
#PrivacyPapers FPF is excited to announce that the 8th Annual Privacy Papers for Policymakers will open with remarks by FTC Commissioner Terrell McSweeny, followed by facilitated discussions of the year’s leading privacy research and analytical work that is relevant to policymakers. We will hear from distinguished academic speakers: Solon Barocas, Assistant Professor, Department of Information Science at Cornell University Ryan Calo, […]
DPAs/Enforcement
Investigations, sanctions CNIL publicly served a formal notice to WhatsApp, claiming the lack of legal basis for the company transferring data to Facebook after its acquisition. CNIL is the latest DPA that went after connected toys (“My friend Cayla” and “I-que”). It served a “formal notice to cease serious breach of privacy due to lack […]
ePrivacy Reg
The Council published a full text of the ePrivacy draft Regulation, as it stands right now. Be aware that this is not the final version adopted by the Council, but only the current version being discussed. The Register published an interview with Birgit Sippel, the MEP Rapporteur for the ePrivacy Regulation, where she criticizes the […]
The Brussels Privacy Symposium: Abstracts
ABSTRACTS Selected authors from multiple disciplines including law, computer science, statistics, engineering, social science, ethics and business will present papers at this full-day program in Brussels on November 6, 2017. See the titles and authors of the selected abstracts below. Artificial Intelligence, Ethics and Enhanced Data Stewardship Martin Abrams, Peter […]
The Brussels Privacy Symposium: Agenda
Brussels Privacy Symposium AI Ethics: The Privacy Challenge 6 November, 2017 • Vrije University Brussel Rome and Lisbon Conference Room Institute of European Studies, Pleinlaan 5, 1050, Brussel, Belgium Presented by: In partnership with 9:30 – 10:00 Registration 10:00 – 10:15 Welcome & Introductions Christopher Kuner, Co-Director, Brussels Privacy Hub Jules Polonetsky, CEO, Future of […]
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 […]
FPF Hires New Policy Counsel – Amelia Vance
We are thrilled to welcome Amelia Vance to Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) as of November 7, 2016, as Policy Counsel. In this position, Amelia will lead FPF’s work to ensure the responsible use of student data and education technology in schools, helping educators with resources and information, and seeking inputs from all stakeholders to ensure students succeed.
Future of Privacy Forum Welcomes New Leader for Student Data Privacy Program
Washington, DC – Today, the Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) announced that Amelia Vance has joined the organization as Policy Counsel. Her portfolio includes student privacy for K-12 and Higher Education environments, and education technology initiatives. Vance leads FPF’s work to ensure the responsible use of student data and education technology in schools, helping educators with resources and information, and seeking inputs from all stakeholders to ensure students succeed.
Materials & Agenda – EU Law, Institutions and Policymaking
FPF and Goethe-Institut are pleased to present an intensive education program titled: Understanding EU Law, Institutions and Policymaking: An Advanced Legal Colloquium for Privacy Leaders Special Focus: Germany, France and Benelux The goal of this program is to provide privacy experts with a deeper understanding of the broader legal environment in Europe. Who can bring an […]
October 27th Event: EU Law, Institutions and Policymaking
The goal of this program is to provide privacy experts with a deeper understanding of the broader legal environment in Europe. Who can bring an action, which courts are involved, how do the various national and Europe wide systems interact? We will seek to understand the issues and challenges of privacy law in the EU context.