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In September, Brazil’s new privacy law went into effect. This new law is one of the most thoughtful and balanced approaches to protecting users’ privacy and embracing trust and innovation. This week, ITI was excited to see the announcement of the appointment of the Board of Directors of the Data Protection Authority (DPA) as well as their confirmation by the Brazilian Senate. These steps are instrumental [...]
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One of the most anticipated court cases in data protection, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) decision on C-311/18: Data Protection Commissioner v Facebook Ireland Limited, Maximillian Schrems, the so-called “Schrems II” case, will be delivered on July 16. The case will determine whether standard contractual clauses (SCCs) are a valid mechanism to transfer data to the U.S. or globally, [...]
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As Europe marks the General Data Protection Rule’s (GDPR) two-year-review, ITI and our members continue to assess what is working well and what can be improved to create legal certainty for businesses, promote innovation and protect privacy. Below are five key areas to address with respect to GDPR’s implementation, as identified by ITI and our members: Funding and enforcement. National data protection [...]
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On April 15, 2020, ITI hosted an interactive conversation, "How will COVID-19 shape the future of European privacy policy?," which explored the interplay between European privacy legislation and the need to process data to address the spread of COVID-19. The event featured distinguished panelists from the public and private sector: Prof. Ulrich Kelber, Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom [...]
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The 116th Congress marks another moment of profound political change and an important opportunity to advance policies that meet the needs of Americans and American-based businesses in the 21st century. As we continue into 2019, ITI’s mission is to empower policymakers with the information necessary to pursue policies that enable economic growth and job creation, keep the American workforce competitive, [...]
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It’s easy to forget just how much technology has changed our world and our lives. A little more than a decade ago, a small business owner relied on foot traffic from local customers rather than web visits from international shoppers to grow. Drivers mapped out unfamiliar routes and took wrong turns instead of using precise, voice-activated directions to travel. Cancer patients faced an uncertain diagnosis [...]
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The appropriate frustration and disappointment resulting from the recent Facebook and Cambridge Analytica disclosures are making it easy to forget the personal and economic benefits of social media. For example, let’s not forget that we choose to integrate these services into our daily lives because they allow us to deepen social connections and enable us to exercise our individual agency in a fashion [...]
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The start of the 115th Congress and new administration not only marked an era of profound political change, but it also presented a unique and timely opportunity to modernize outdated policies. Lawmakers acted on many issues critical to the tech industry by enacting substantial reforms to bring both the U.S. federal tax code and the U.S. government procurement process into the 21st century. The Tax [...]
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The conventional wisdom in Washington always holds to not expect much from divided government, and those expectations only lower heading into a presidential election year because hyper-partisanship can turn the landscape into frozen tundra. But for every rule there is an exception. Despite the fierce headwinds, issues that are important to the technology industry cut across party lines to find common [...]
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There is a vote coming up soon that could have far reaching ramifications on how technology and services are developed and used. You would be forgiven if you think I am referring to the presidential election, though its importance cannot be understated. In just one week, on October 27th, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will vote on proposed privacy regulations for broadband providers, or [...]
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