Chris Wolf Moderates Panel at CES 2016
Innovating Privacy: New Frameworks for Changing Technology Chris led the discussion by this excellent panel at this year’s CES. Full panel discussion can be viewed here(link expired). Consumers are enjoying the benefits of connected devices while navigating (grappling with!) new privacy issues. Industry and regulators alike are working to understand consumer preferences while preserving creativity […]
Student Privacy Pledge Reaches 200 Signatories!
SCHOOL VENDORS LEGALLY COMMIT TO USE STUDENT DATA ONLY FOR APPROVED EDUCATIONAL USES WASHINGTON, D.C. – Thursday, November 12, 2015 – The Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) and Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) today announced that the Student Privacy Pledge, endorsed by President Obama, the National PTA and the National School Boards Association, […]
Student Privacy Pledge Crosses Milestone with 100 Signatories
Media Contacts: FPF: Nicholas Graham, (571) 291-2967, [email protected] SIIA: Sabrina Eyob, (202) 789-4480, [email protected] PR Agency: Farrah Kim, (202) 568-8986, [email protected] STUDENT PRIVACY PLEDGE CROSSES MILESTONE WITH 100 SIGNATORIES Responsible Privacy Practices Affirmed by Growing Number of Ed-Tech Companies WASHINGTON, D.C. – Wednesday, February 4, 2015 – The Future of Privacy Forum […]
Travis LeBlanc on the FCC's New Privacy Role
At today’s FCBA brown bag lunch, FCC Enforcement Bureau Chief Travis LeBlanc discussed the Commission’s recent entrance into privacy enforcement and fielded questions as to what companies might do to avoid running afoul of the Enforcement Bureau. LeBlanc emphasized the innovation continues to outpace regulators, noting that much of the Commission’s investigative and enforcement work […]
K-12 Student Privacy Pledge Announced
Today Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) and Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA) provided the following press release. Additional FPF Resources and Publications on this topic are listed …
FPF list of Federal Anti-discrimination laws
Civil rights groups have recently highlighted the importance of respecting civil rights in this era of “big data” . The White House has echoed these concerns in its Big Data Privacy Review. As supporters of the benefits of responsible data use, we thought it would be helpful to companies and advocates to have a convenient list of existing […]
Happy New Year from the Future of Privacy Forum!
Happy New Year! Dear Friends, Happy New Year from the Future of Privacy Forum! And thank you for following our work and for your support in advancing privacy issues. Here is our 2013 List of Ins and Outs for your enjoyment. On behalf of the entire team at FPF we wish you a fulfilling […]
Nov. 11, 2011 – Facebook-FTC Privacy Settlement Near, Leaks Say, Sci-Tech Today
It’s one of the drawbacks of being on Facebook: If you never make any adjustments to your privacy settings, you can assume everyone can see everything you post, or do, while using the giant social media network . Facebook, founded by Mark Zuckerberg in 2004 and now claiming an astonishing 800 million users seems ready to give […]
Privacy Papers for Policy Makers Event
For those of you who are unable to join us in person for the announcement of the leading “Privacy Papers for Policy Makers,” we have extended the following two options: To view the “Privacy Papers for Policy Makers” event live, click here: http://www.law.gwu.edu/News/Videos/Pages/Privacy.aspx This event will be available for viewing on September 15 from 8 […]