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Industry representatives and regulators gathered at the IAPP Global Privacy Summit to delve into the complexities of privacy and child online safety legislation. Keir Lamont, Director for US Legislation at the Future of Privacy Forum, emphasized the intricate nature of comprehensive privacy legislation, stating, "Comprehensive privacy legislation is much more complicated than merely who is notified and in what order after consumers suffer a data breach."Caitriona Fitzgerald, Deputy Director of the Electronic Privacy Information Center, highlighted the challenges of...
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Civil liberties groups are making strong demands as they push for changes to an anti-terror surveillance law. A coalition of 32 groups, including the American Civil Liberties Union, FreedomWorks, and the Electronic Privacy Information Center, has issued a warning to House leaders regarding the upcoming debate on the renewal of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) and its Section 702.The coalition, as reported by HuffPost, has emphasized the importance of allowing votes on warrantless database searches and the government's utilization of private data brokers...
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"In a recent interview, Megan Iorio, senior counsel at the Electronic Privacy Information Center, highlighted the challenges of regulating speech within the confines of the First Amendment. Iorio expressed her views on the difficulty of ensuring privacy while verifying a user's age, stating that "there is no privacy-protective way" to accomplish this task.Moreover, Iorio pointed out the inadequacy of placing the responsibility on parents to address the negative impacts of complex social media algorithms, remarking that it is "not how things should work." She stressed the...
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is currently at odds with automakers over the potential regulations for connected cars. Despite multiple requests for comment, the FCC has remained silent on the matter.According to Chris Frascella, counsel at the Electronic Privacy Information Center, FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel has not been transparent in making the industry's response letters easily accessible to the public. This lack of transparency contrasts with 2022 when Rosenworcel prominently published manufacturers' letters in response to inquiries about geolocation...
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According to Calli Schroeder, a senior counsel at the Electronic Privacy Information Center, attempts to ban TikTok are seen as mere “security theater.” Legislators are pushing for such measures to appear proactive, despite the understanding that they do not address the core issues at hand. Schroeder highlights that banning TikTok would not significantly impact China's access to American data.As the debate surrounding the potential ban of TikTok continues, Schroeder's perspective sheds light on the underlying motivations behind such actions. Stay informed as the situation...
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In a recent development, a judge has sided with a conservative group in its efforts to access and publish voter rolls online. The ruling has sparked concerns among privacy advocates and experts in the field.John Davisson, the director of litigation at the Washington-based Electronic Privacy Information Center, expressed his concerns about the implications of the federal rulings in New Mexico and Maine. He highlighted that the rulings preserve state voter confidentiality programs for assault and stalking victims, which conceal home addresses. However, Davisson noted that...
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is facing scrutiny over the security of phone network infrastructure amid concerns raised by experts in the field. Chris Frascella, a counsel at the Electronic Privacy Information Center, expressed both optimism and apprehension regarding the FCC's actions in a recent communication.Frascella commended the FCC for its focus on location data, stating, "It’s encouraging to see the FCC’s continued attention to location data." He also expressed optimism about the commission's commitment, saying, "I am optimistic that the commission...
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Forbes recently reported on the controversy surrounding an AI app named Calmara, which claims to detect sexually transmitted infections (STIs) from photos of genitals, labeling it as a privacy 'disaster'. The app's launch has sparked a wave of criticism, particularly focusing on issues of consent, data privacy, and the risk of child sexual abuse material being stored on its servers.Sara Geoghegan, a counsel at the Electronic Privacy Information Center, emphasized concerns about the app's approach, stating, "I don’t think a solution is taking photos of someone else’s...
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In a world where technology is rapidly advancing, keeping up with the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) regulation can be a daunting task. Trackers like Dotan’s aim to simplify this process by consolidating information in one place, as highlighted by an unknown speaker who stated, "Trackers like Dotan’s help bring together all the information in one place."Additionally, organizations such as the Electronic Privacy Information Center play a crucial role in tracking the various state AI laws that are being proposed and enacted. An unknown speaker emphasized...
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Privacy advocates are lauding the efforts of states like Maryland and Vermont as they push forward with legislation aimed at curbing the collection of vast amounts of personal information by companies. The focus on data minimization is gaining momentum at the state level, with many states seeking to protect consumers' privacy rights."We’re happy to see states like Maryland and Vermont prioritizing consumers’ expectations about how their data will be used rather than simply allowing companies to collect and use data however they want, as long as they disclose what they’re...
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The Rutland Herald reported on March 27, 2024, that Vermont is making strides in safeguarding consumers from exploitative corporate data practices. Caitriona Fitzgerald, deputy director of EPIC, emphasized the significance of these efforts, stating, “Vermont is taking important steps toward protecting consumers from abusive corporate data practices.”A crucial component of the initiative is the inclusion of a private right of action, enabling consumers to hold companies accountable in court for breaching their rights. The bill also incorporates a provision that allows...
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Communications Daily: Consumer Groups Raise Concerns About Numbering Resource Abuse Mar 27 2024The National Consumer Law Center and Electronic Privacy Information Center have expressed concerns about the misuse of numbering resources by certain callers. They highlighted the issue of callers "rotating outbound numbers that allows them to circumvent" the FCC’s Stir/Shaken caller ID authentication rules. In a meeting with Wireline Bureau staff, the groups urged the FCC to take action.The groups specifically requested the FCC to "explicitly say that providers are...
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In a recent discussion about internet regulation, Iorio from a privacy organization shared concerns about the stance taken by Big Tech's lead lobbying group, NetChoice. According to Iorio, NetChoice is adamant about the First Amendment providing immunity for Big Tech members from various regulations, especially in terms of privacy. Iorio highlighted NetChoice's position in the NetChoice v. California Attorney General Rob Bonta briefing, where they argued against privacy laws that aim to protect users from privacy harms through data minimization requirements and use...