How moving away from the old “notice and choice” model can enhance data privacy for consumers. The beauty of the internet is that it offers infinite choices to consumers. From social media platforms to streaming services to online shopping to banking, the internet has enabled consumers to buy goods … [Read more...] about A New Paradigm to Replace “Notice and Choice”
The U.S. Must Reestablish Its Leadership on Privacy and Innovation
Lagging behind the rest of the world puts U.S. consumer privacy protections and business innovation at risk. Europe made history in 2016 when it passed the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to protect the privacy of consumers across the European Union. The EU passed this law in an effort to … [Read more...] about The U.S. Must Reestablish Its Leadership on Privacy and Innovation
Finding Common Ground
How we may be closer to consensus on privacy legislation than it seems. Anyone following the data privacy conversation knows it hasn’t been an easy road. It’s hard to keep track of the various proposals and regulations that have popped up on the state, federal and international levels, and it’s … [Read more...] about Finding Common Ground
Congress Should Set Privacy Laws
Why who makes the privacy rules matter as much as the rules themselves. As Congress continues to consider a federal data privacy law, other entities are filling the regulatory vacuum in ways that present significant challenges for consumers and businesses. Bills addressing data privacy have been … [Read more...] about Congress Should Set Privacy Laws
Responsible Data Use: A Win-Win for Consumers and Businesses
How responsible use of data improves the customer experience, drives business and customer loyalty. Think about your local supermarket’s rewards program. You probably have a card you scan at the register to earn rewards points for every transaction you make at the store, which you might use for a … [Read more...] about Responsible Data Use: A Win-Win for Consumers and Businesses
The Unintended Economic Consequences of Restricting Responsible Data Use
How to protect consumer privacy while preserving the value of data for businesses. When the COVID-19 pandemic led to widespread shutdowns and stay-at-home orders in March 2020, there were many unknowns, particularly for small businesses that primarily rely on brick-and-mortar customer … [Read more...] about The Unintended Economic Consequences of Restricting Responsible Data Use
Getting Enforcement Right
The FTC’s expertise and long history as privacy enforcer in the U.S. make it best suited to be the chief enforcement agency for a federal privacy bill. It has been more than 50 years since America enacted one of the first federal privacy laws: the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Passed in … [Read more...] about Getting Enforcement Right
A Most Problematic Patchwork
Leaving consumers and businesses behind without the protections they need to thrive It’s no secret that Congress has been slow to act on data privacy. Though there have been recent encouraging signs that show it’s a continued priority for some – including Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Illinois), chair … [Read more...] about A Most Problematic Patchwork
How Equity and Privacy Go Hand-in-Hand
Meeting the moment with a federal data privacy law that prohibits using data to discriminate against individuals Over the last year, Americans have come to expect policymakers to do more to prevent discrimination against minority and underserved communities in the United States. A 2020 AP-NORC poll … [Read more...] about How Equity and Privacy Go Hand-in-Hand
New Data Protections for The New Normal
How the pandemic response underscores the need for new privacy laws that meet post-COVID demands In March 2020, no one could have predicted just how much the COVID-19 pandemic was going to affect American society. Stay-at-home orders and business closures completely changed the way Americans … [Read more...] about New Data Protections for The New Normal