A non-profit project to protect & secure our personal data privacy rights.
The race is on to enact consumer data privacy laws across state lines, which, in the absence of a comprehensive
Big Data is both a blessing and a curse for most consumers. Big Data has transformed our entire economy, from
“If you are being run out of town, get in front of the crowd and make it look like a
For many parents, tracking their child’s location is an important safety measure. An entire industry of GPS trackers, smartwatches
Targeted advertising is often dismissed as a nuisance. Many people think of it as the shoe advertisement that follows them
Earlier this month, FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed before the Senate Intelligence Committee that the federal government is purchasing Americans’
As Congress races toward an April deadline to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), a debate
Most of us interact daily with online retailers, social platforms, and financial services but do we actually know how much
Children’s data privacy has been a hot topic in recent months, but how exactly does our children’s privacy rights stand
Privacy policies are evolving from legal fine print into real consumer-facing tools. In the U.S., there is no single federal
OPM Wants Your Medical Records. Federal Workers Are Pushing Back.
"A 2015 cyberattack on OPM exposed the personal information of more than 22 million people. Consolidating detailed health records into one database raises those stakes considerably."
https://consumerdataprivacy.org/opm-wants-your-medical-records-federal-workers-are-pushing-back/
The Weak Link in AI-Powered Identity Verification
"...not all identity verification is built the same, and some of the most widely deployed systems may be the most vulnerable."
https://consumerdataprivacy.org/the-weak-link-in-ai-powered-identity-verification/
Where is Privacy Law Moving This Year?
"Across the states, privacy regulation is becoming more active, more detailed, and more enforceable."
https://consumerdataprivacy.org/where-is-privacy-law-moving-this-year/
Where the Privacy Act of 1974 Stands Today
"The result is a statute that still symbolizes transparency and restraint, but often delivers less practical protection than Americans deserve."
https://consumerdataprivacy.org/where-the-privacy-act-of-1974-stands-today/
Read our brief overview on why we say Big Data is both a blessing and a curse for most consumers, and what both the free market and public sector must do going forward to both serve the needs of consumers while also protecting and securing our digital future.
The Office of Personnel Management is seeking to collect detailed health information directly from insurance carriers that cover federal workers and their
As fraud explodes across digital channels, identity verification has become a cornerstone of the government’s anti-fraud strategy. Last month, the White House’s
Every time someone clicks “accept”, privacy law is reshaping the rules for how companies can collect, use, and share personal data. The
Enacted in the aftermath of Watergate, the Privacy Act of 1974 was a landmark check on federal power. It gave Americans the
Privacy policies are evolving from legal fine print into real consumer-facing tools. In the U.S., there is no single federal data privacy
Children’s data privacy has been a hot topic in recent months, but how exactly does our children’s privacy rights stand against the
State-level momentum for comprehensive privacy bills is at an all-time high. See link below for updated news on states considering updating their data privacy laws.
Even vigilant and tech-savvy users sometimes need a reminder about secure web browsing practices. Here is why you need to secure your browser, and how to do it.
More companies and organizations have your data than you can imagine: a breakdown of who has your data, what they are doing with it, and how secure it is kept.
Long, wordy, and confusing user agreements chock full of legalese are a key reason most Americans are in the dark about protecting their personal online data.
The National Association of Attorneys General offers consumers tips on what a data breach is and how to report it to law enforcement to hold the guilty accountable.
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