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September 14, 2023

US states leverage existing models of privacy legislation

Source: International Association of Privacy Professionals, September 13, 2023 US states leverage existing models of privacy legislation Excerpt: This year, eight states passed new comprehensive consumer privacy laws, giving a growing number of Americans more control over their personal data. By 2026, 13 state privacy laws will have taken effect, as newly enacted laws in…


August 10, 2023

Rules to keep AI in check: nations carve different paths for tech regulation

Last updated on September 14, 2023 Source: Nature, August 8, 2023 Rules to keep AI in check: nations carve different paths for tech regulation Includes a quote by UW Law Professor Ryan Calo. Excerpt: “Regulation of AI is essential,” Sam Altman, chief executive of technology firm OpenAI, told US senators this May during a hearing…


July 26, 2023

Resources from the Annual Update Part 1: Privacy Landscape and Trends

Last updated on August 16, 2023 Thank you to everyone who attended the Annual Update Part 1: Privacy Landscape and Trends webinar on July 25, 2023! This post includes the list of references used in the presentation for those interested in additional information. Understanding privacy For definitions of privacy, as well as the four types…


July 25, 2023

U.S. privacy legislation in 2023: Something old, something new?

Last updated on July 31, 2023 Source: International Association of Privacy Professionals, July 25, 2023 U.S. privacy legislation in 2023: Something old, something new? Excerpt: While there is little sign that the American Data Privacy and Protection Act will be (re)introduced to Congress any time soon, 2023 has already been marked by both new and…


July 20, 2023

The half-baked future of cookies and other tracking technologies

Last updated on July 31, 2023 Source: International Association of Privacy Professionals, July, 2023 The half-baked future of cookies and other tracking technologies Excerpt: Beware of the cookie! Accept all cookies. Functional or necessary cookies? Toggle analytics cookies. Death of the third-party cookie. Privacy professionals have been inundated with advice about cookie-based advertising and the…


June 29, 2023

The Snowden disclosures, 10 years on

Last updated on July 31, 2023 Source: International Association of Privacy Professionals, June 28, 2023 The Snowden disclosures, 10 years on Even 10 years on, Edward Snowden’s disclosures of U.S. government surveillance programs continue to make an impact on law and policy debates, particularly those involving privacy. His actions changed the coordinates of discussions not…