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The World’s First Binding Treaty on Artificial Intelligence, Human Rights, Democracy, and the Rule of Law: Regulation of AI in Broad Strokes
The Council of Europe’s (CoE) Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy, and the Rule of Law (Framework Convention on AI) was adopted on 17 May 2024, after two years of drafting and negotiation. This is the world’s first binding treaty on AI, focusing on protecting human rights, democracy and the rule of […]
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FPF at CPDP.ai 2024: From Data Protection to Governance of Artificial Intelligence – A Global Perspective
Drawing inspiration from the latest developments in assessing the impacts and regulation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, the Brussels-based annual Computers, Privacy and Data Protection (CPDP) conference amended its acronym. The 17th edition became CPDP.ai for Computers, Privacy, Data Protection and Artificial Intelligence conference, taking place on 22-24 May. To govern or to be governed, […]
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Asia-Pacific
The Asia-Pacific Team FPF APAC is led by Josh Lee Kok Thong. Since its inception, FPF APAC has committed itself to the furthering of FPF’s global mission in the region, including to foster greater understanding, convergence, and interoperability of data protection and emerging technology regulation in the Asia-Pacific. Featured Asia-Pacific Focused Work Resources Global Offices FPF […]
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Europe
Featured The FPF EUROPE Team FPF’s efforts in Europe are led by Dr. Rob van Eijk. Rob is an established and well-respected leader in the data protection field. Christina Michelakaki, Vasileios Rovilos, Bianca-Ioana Marcu, and Andreea Șerban complete the team in Brussels. The FPF Europe team seeks to raise awareness and foster debate regarding practical […]
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Global
FPF is Working Alongside Stakeholders Worldwide on Ways to Improve Data protection AND EMERGING Frameworks. FPF closely follows developments in policymaking and regulation throughout Europe, Africa, the Asia-Pacific, India, Israel, and Latin America. We keep our stakeholders informed of relevant changes, case-law, guidance, policies, and legal requirements, while also providing background and in-depth analysis in […]
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The North Star State Joins the State Privacy Law Constellation
On May 19, 2024, the Minnesota Legislature passed HF 4757, an omnibus budget bill that includes the Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act (MNCDPA). The bill now heads to Governor Walz for signature. Developed by State Representative Steve Elkins over nearly five years and multiple legislative sessions, the MNCDPA is among the strongest iterations of the […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]