Updated FPF Infographic Explores Data in Connected Vehicles
Today, The Future of Privacy Forum is launching the Data and the Connected Vehicle Infographic 2.0, including new updates to account for the types of data associated with connected vehicles, features in and outside of the vehicle, and data handlers who receive and process data. Lawmakers, manufacturers, privacy professionals, and consumers are actively engaged in […]
Infographic Explores Driver Data Collection and Use in Connected Cars
FPF’s “Data and the Connected Vehicle” Demystifies Connected Car Ecosystem as Policymakers Look to Regulate SEPT. 16, 2024 — Vehicle technologies are evolving rapidly, in every facet of the system, from safety features to entertainment, and occupant convenience. Many of these new features are enabled by the collection of driver and occupant data – and […]
FPF Highlights Intersection of AI, Privacy, and Civil Rights in Response to California’s Proposed Employment Regulations
On July 18, the Future of Privacy Forum submitted comments to the California Civil Rights Council (Council) in response to their proposed modifications to the state Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) regarding automated-decision systems (ADS). As one of the first state agencies in the U.S. to advance modernized employment regulations to account for automated-decision […]
Top Six Major Privacy Enforcement Trends: A U.S. Legislation Retrospective
Enforcement activity intensifies as U.S. consumer privacy laws continue to evolve and come into effect. In 2023 and 2024 alone, there have been dozens of enforcement actions at the U.S. federal and state levels, some of which reveal or touch on significant throughlines for privacy policy issues, such as what constitutes a privacy violation or […]
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 […]
New Report Explores Privacy Implications of Driver Safety Systems
Report Offers Recommendations for Organizations Developing, Implementing, and Regulating Technologies Today, the Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) is releasing a new report explaining how safeguarding driver privacy and data protection will be critical to ensuring widespread acceptance of new safety technology in vehicles. This report comes as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is […]
Driver Impairment and Privacy: What Lies Ahead for Driver Impairment Detection?
The 2021 Infrastructure Act mandates that the US Department of Transportation issue a rule requiring the creation and implementation of monitoring systems to deter drivers impaired by alcohol, inattention, or drowsiness. The Department of Transportation (DOT) must establish a Federal mandatory motor vehicle safety standard to “passively monitor a motor vehicle driver’s performance to accurately […]
FPF Launches Infographics in Chinese
As FPF’s work expands to include an international audience, we are pleased to relaunch FPF’s popular infographics in various languages. Because conversations around data protection have become more global, the need for high-quality information and new forms of communication in different languages continues to increase. The infographics translation project aims to help FPF provide a […]
New Infographic Illustrates Key Aspects of Location Data
Today, the Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) published an infographic, “The World of Geolocation Data” that outlines how location data is generated from mobile devices, who has access to it, and factors to consider in evaluating privacy risks. Data from our mobile devices, including smartphones and fitness trackers, can serve as a proxy for where […]
A Closer Look at Location Data: Privacy and Pandemics
In this series, Privacy and Pandemics, the Future of Privacy Forum explores the challenges posed by the COVID-19 crisis to existing ethical, privacy, and data protection frameworks, and will seek to provide information and guidance to companies and researchers interested in responsible data sharing to support public health response. Future posts will examine pandemic-tracking mobile […]