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With another interesting twist as Congress continues the debate around tech in general, my Monument Advocacy colleague Troy Stock and I dig into the latest iteration of comprehensive data privacy legislation in the House…   The American Privacy Rights Act (APRA) discussion draft, unveiled yesterday by Chairwoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Ranking Member Frank Pallone, marks a significant step towards comprehensive federal privacy legislation. The bill, set to be introduced next week with a markup scheduled for Thursday, June 27, includes several critical provisions aimed at enhancing data protection and user rights. Among these are data minimization requirements, notice and consent provisions, and enhanced protections for sensitive information such as precise geolocation, genetic data, and health information.   The draft incorporates elements from the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), including an "eraser button" for deleting children's and teens' information, consent requirements for data transmission, and expanded FTC authority. It also grants users the right to correct or delete their personal information and places restrictions on large-scale data sales by brokers, though the specifics of these restrictions require further clarification.   Notably, the bill includes pre-emption provisions to ensure consistent national privacy standards. In a move that may streamline the legislative process, the drafters have chosen to focus on core privacy protections rather than including more complex provisions on algorithmic accountability. This approach allows for a cleaner bill that addresses fundamental privacy concerns while potentially leaving room for future legislation or regulatory action on algorithmic issues.   While we expect the bill to pass the committee by a wide bipartisan margin, a path to floor consideration is murky, as some members have concerns with parts of the bill, including its creation of a new bureau at the Federal Trade Commission, uncertain pre-emption, and a controversial “private right of action.” #privacy #AI #tech

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 My latest in Federal News Network discussing key priorities for the newly created Artificial Intelligence Safety and Security Board. 1. I might sound like a broken record - but the first step will be to prioritize targets. "Critical infrastructure" has massive scope and members should concentrate core systems including the grid, water, energy, transportation, and healthcare. Focusing on these essential areas will allow for deep consideration and effective action. 2. Prioritize preparation for cyber. Focus on analyzing existing regulations, identifying gaps, opportunities for harmonization, and ensuring government agencies are adequately resourced to address potential AI-related threats. While such threats have yet to emerge in force, policy should focus less on trying to avert specific threats and instead on preparing for unknown. We don't know what may come down the line but building the capacity for nimble analysis and well-resourced action will be key to future success. 3. Prioritize Diffusion. Recognize AI's potential to improve reliability and efficiency in critical infrastructure by studying bottlenecks, regulations, and research needs that hold back success. AI applications such as predicting wind power supply, detecting downed powerlines, and augmenting cyber defenses could significantly benefit these systems. By concentrating on these priorities and developing clear strategies, the AI Safety and Security Board can ensure much needed trust and maximum AI success in our nation's most essential systems, leading to a more prosperous future. https://lnkd.in/eRrZKSew

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Discover how Egen collaborated with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to enhance criminal justice transparency. Learn how the central data hub we created empowers the commonwealth with comprehensive insights to make evidence-based decisions: https://lnkd.in/g6JR6X-B #ClientSuccess #CreateNewPossibilities

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Why is #NetNeutrality regulation critical for #libraries and higher education? The reinstatement of proper regulatory authority would empower the FCC to protect intellectual freedom, fight against digital discrimination, incorporate updated cybersecurity standards into network policies, and protect consumers against privacy violations by ISPs. Read more perspectives from Association of Research Libraries and EDUCAUSE Jarret Cummings https://lnkd.in/eABmz9Wn Thanks for the coverage Rob Pegoraro!

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