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As every sector of the global economy and nearly every facet of modern society undergo digital transformation, ITIF advocates for policies that spur not just the development of IT innovations, but more importantly their adoption and use throughout the economy. ITIF's work focuses on protecting people’s privacy and safeguarding personal information without stifling the innovation and commerce needed to drive a robust Internet ecosystem.
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How to Improve the American Privacy Rights Act
America desperately needs a federal privacy law—but it needs the right federal privacy law. In its current state, APRA is not that law. But with a few important changes, it could be.
Maintaining a Light-Touch Approach to Data Protection in the United States
Data privacy regulations impose significant costs on businesses and the economy. Effective, targeted federal legislation would address actual privacy harms while reducing costs that hinder productivity and innovation.
The Looming Cost of a Patchwork of State Privacy Laws
In the absence of a federal privacy law, a growing patchwork of state laws burdens companies with multiple, duplicative compliance costs. The out-of-state costs from 50 such laws could exceed $1 trillion over 10 years, with at least $200 billion hitting small businesses.
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November 21, 2024|Presentations
From Data Policy to Practice: Bridging the Gap
Daniel Castro speaks at a webinar on the national and international policies shaping data management and use hosted by EMPOWER, a research programme sponsored by Science Foundation Ireland.
November 19, 2024|Blogs
Social Media Ban for Children Is a Step Backward for Australia
The Australian government announced on November 8, 2024, its intention to introduce legislation this year banning users under 16 from social media platforms. As is the case with similar legislation at the state level in the United States, blocking an entire age group from social media is the equivalent of using a regulatory sledgehammer instead of a scalpel to address complex and evolving online safety issues.
September 26, 2024|Testimonies & Filings
Comments Before the European Commission Regarding the Digital Services Act
While increasing children’s online safety and privacy are important goals, it is important not to infringe on others’ rights, or children’s own rights, in the process.
September 23, 2024|Reports & Briefings
The Path to Digital Identity in the United States
Digital IDs are a more convenient, secure, and versatile option than physical IDs, but few Americans currently have one. With the right investments and collaboration between federal and state governments, Americans could realize the full potential of digital IDs.
September 18, 2024|Podcasts
Podcast: Busting Technology Myths: AI, Jobs, Politics, and Privacy, With Rob Atkinson
Rob Atkinson appeared on TechSurge: The Deep Tech Podcast to discuss whether AI will take away people's jobs, technology is eroding privacy, and the pace of technology advancement too fast.
September 13, 2024|Testimonies & Filings
Comments to Canada’s Office of the Privacy Commissioner Regarding Age Assurance and Privacy
Age assurances are not the only available option to protect children online. But if policymakers are set on mandating age assurance systems, regulation should be limited to high-risk circumstances, avoid inflexible requirements, and be designed to be technologically and commercially agnostic.
August 20, 2024|Presentations
How to Improve Trust in the Digital Economy
Daniel Castro speaks on a panel at the Digital Trade Policy Dialogue. This panel was part of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation’s (APEC's) Third Senior Officials’ Meetings (SOM 3) in Lima, Peru.
August 12, 2024|Reports & Briefings
How Experts in China and the United Kingdom View AI Risks and Collaboration
As AI continues to advance, the technology has created many opportunities and risks. Despite significant geopolitical differences, a series of interviews with AI experts in China and the United Kingdom reveals common AI safety priorities, shared understanding of the benefits and risks of open source AI, and agreement on the merits of closer collaboration—but also obstacles to closer partnerships.
August 9, 2024|Podcasts
Podcast: The One With the Emerging Technology Myth Debunker, Featuring Rob Atkinson
Rob Atkinson appeared on The Government Huddle with Brian Chidester to address the widespread myths and misconceptions surrounding modern technologies and their impact on society.
July 26, 2024|Testimonies & Filings
Comments Before NIST Regarding Preliminary Research on Cybersecurity and Privacy Standards for Immersive Technologies
Digital identity should play a key role in shaping the governance structures in immersive technologies and NIST is well placed to lead this charge.
