Future of Privacy Forum Partners on New National Science Foundation Large-Scale Research Infrastructure for Education
SafeInsights brings together digital learning platforms, institutions, and a world-class team to enable research studies to inform teaching and learning. May 1, 2024 ― The Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) has received a subaward on the newly announced National Science Foundation (NSF) SafeInsights project, a five-year, $90 million research and development (R&D) infrastructure grant for […]
FPF Submits Comments to the FTC on Proposed Amendments to Trade Regulation Rule on Impersonation of Government and Businesses
FPF submitted comments in response to the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC, or Commission) Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (SNPRM). In the SNPRM, the FTC proposes to amend the Trade Regulation Rule on Impersonation of Government and Businesses (Impersonation Rule, or Rule), which was finalized on February 15, 2024 under Section 18 of the FTC Act […]
Manipulative and Deceptive Design: New Challenges in Immersive Environments
With help from Selin Fidan, Beth Do, Daniel Berrick, and Angela Guo Immersive technologies like spatial computing, gaming, and extended reality (XR) offer exciting ways to experience and engage with the world. However, interfaces for immersive technologies that further blur the lines between the physical and the virtual may also open the door to new, […]
Setting the Stage: Connecticut Senate Bill 2 Lays the Groundwork for Responsible AI in the States
NEW: Read Tatiana Rice’s op-ed in the CT Mirror on SB2 Last night, on April 24, the Connecticut Senate passed SB 2, marking a significant step toward comprehensive AI regulation in the United States. This comprehensive, risk-based approach has emerged as a leading state legislative framework for AI regulation. If enacted, SB 2 would stand […]
Two New Apple and Google Platform Privacy Requirements Kicking In Now
Apple’s important mandatory requirements affecting iOS apps are about to kick in, and Google’s new requirements for publishers and advertisers have just gone into effect. Accurately implementing these requirements calls for close cooperation between the legal, privacy, and ad ops teams. Apple’s Privacy Manifests At WWDC 2023, Apple announced privacy manifests, signatures for SDKs, and […]
FPF Submits Comments to the Office of Management and Budget on AI and Privacy Impact Assessments
On April 1, 2024, the Future of Privacy Forum filed comments to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in response to the agency’s Request for Information on how privacy impact assessments (PIAs) may mitigate privacy risks exacerbated by AI and other advances in technology. The OMB issued the RFI pursuant to the White House’s […]
FPF 15 Year Milestone Brochure R5 FINAL
Future of Privacy Forum: 15 Years of Advancing Principled Data Practices in Support of Emerging Technologies MAY 25, 2018 The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation passes. JUNE 15, 2018 FPF launches the Israel Tech Policy Institute . JULY 31, 2018 FPF launches Privacy Best Practices for Consumer Genetic Testing Services , a set of transparency […]
Consumer Acceptance, Transparency, and Unique Privacy Considerations at the Forefront of FPF’s Discussion on Privacy and Vehicle Safety Systems
On March 21, the Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) hosted a conversation on “Driving the Conversation on Privacy and Vehicle Safety Systems” to discuss the future of certain technologies in vehicles. The panel discussion was moderated by Adonne Washington, FPF Policy Counsel for Data, Mobility, and Location, and included Hilary Cain (Senior Vice President for […]
Student Contractor, Youth and Education Privacy
The Future of Privacy Forum (“FPF”) is a non-profit organization that serves as a catalyst for privacy leadership and scholarship, advancing principled data practices in support of emerging technologies. FPF brings together industry, academics, consumer advocates, and other thought leaders to explore the challenges posed by technological innovation and develop privacy protections, ethical norms, and […]
Youth Privacy in Immersive Technologies Issue Brief
Analyze recent regulatory and self-regulatory actions and guidance related to youth privacy, safety, and advertising in immersive spaces, pulling out key lessons for organizations building experiences in virtual worlds in FPF’s issue brief. Learn more on the FPF Blog.