Regulatory Strategies and Priorities of Data Protection Authorities in Latin America: 2024 and Beyond
Authors: Maria Badillo and Momina Imran Today, the Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) published an Issue Brief analyzing the regulatory strategies and priorities of data protection authorities (DPAs) in Latin America. Titled Regulatory Strategies and Priorities of Data Protection Authorities in Latin America: 2024 and Beyond, the Issue Brief outlines an overview of the various […]
Colorado Enacts First Comprehensive U.S. Law Governing Artificial Intelligence Systems
On May 17, Governor Polis signed the Colorado AI Act (CAIA) (SB-205) into law, establishing new individual rights and protections with respect to high-risk artificial intelligence systems. Building off the work of existing best practices and prior legislative efforts, the CAIA is the first comprehensive United States law to explicitly establish guardrails against discriminatory outcomes […]
Now, On the Internet, Will Everyone Know if You’re a Child?
With help from Laquan Bates, Policy Intern for Youth and Education How Knowledge Standards Have Changed the Status Quo As minors increasingly spend time online, lawmakers continue to introduce legislation to enhance the privacy and safety of kids’ and teens’ online experiences beyond the existing Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) framework. Proposals have proliferated […]
FPF Responds to the OMB’s Request for Information on Responsible Artificial Intelligence Procurement in Government
On April 29, the Future of Privacy Forum submitted comments to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in response to the agency’s Request for Information (RFI) regarding responsible procurement of artificial intelligence (AI) in government, particularly regarding the intersection of AI tools and systems procurement with other risks posed by the development and use […]
FPF Training Program 2024 – Individual
Beyond The Basics of Online Advertising It’s time to level up your knowledge of the online advertising ecosystem. Navigating the complex world of online advertising privacy can be daunting, but our focused training session is here to help. Going beyond the fundamentals of online advertising, this session provides an in-depth examination of the online advertising […]
New Age-Appropriate Design Code Framework Takes Hold in Maryland
On April 6, the Maryland legislature passed HB 603/SB 571, the “Maryland Age-Appropriate Design Code Act” (Maryland AADC), which is currently awaiting action from Governor Moore. While FPF has already written about Maryland’s potentially “paradigm-shifting” state comprehensive privacy law, the Maryland AADC may similarly pioneer a new model for other states. The Maryland AADC seeks […]
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 […]
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, […]
FPF Develops Checklist & Guide to Help Schools Vet AI Tools for Legal Compliance
FPF’s Youth and Education team has developed a checklist and accompanying policy brief to help schools vet generative AI tools for compliance with student privacy laws. Vetting Generative AI Tools for Use in Schools is a crucial resource as the use of generative AI tools continues to increase in educational settings. It’s critical for school […]
The Old Line State Does Something New on Privacy
On April 6, the Maryland Senate concurred with House amendments to SB 541, the Maryland Online Data Privacy Act (MODPA), sending the bill to Governor Moore for signature. If enacted, MODPA could be a paradigm-shifting addition to the state privacy law landscape. While recent state comprehensive privacy laws generally have added to the existing landscape […]