US Federal Privacy Topic Page
Here, you can find the IAPP’s collection of coverage, analysis and resources related to federal privacy in the United States. The IAPP Resource Center also includes a “US State Privacy” topic page.
US Federal Privacy
American Privacy Rights Act cheat sheet
This cheat sheet highlights some of the key and need-to-know proposals in the draft APRA.
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The APRA: Privacy leaders’ preview
This video dissects the aspects of the newly-published draft American Privacy Rights Act, discussing the significance of the bill, notable provisions included, and what it all might mean for privacy professionals and companies.
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Stakeholders react to draft American Privacy Rights Act
The discussion draft for the proposed American Privacy Rights Act caught the privacy community by surprise as the potential for a U.S. comprehensive federal privacy law suddenly reemerged. rounds up stakeholder reactions to the new bill and its proposed provisions.
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New draft bipartisan US federal privacy bill unveiled
This article provides analysis on the draft bipartisan federal U.S. privacy bill that is expected to be released this week.
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US Federal Privacy Legislation Tracker
This tracker organizes the privacy-related bills proposed in Congress to keep our members informed of developments within the federal privacy landscape.
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US Institutions Privacy Stakeholder Map
This infographic is designed to help privacy professionals understand the myriad of entities involved in setting policy and enforcing privacy rules across the three branches of the federal system.
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United States Privacy Digest newsletter
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Additional News and Resources
US federal AI governance: Laws, policies and strategies
IAPP GPS 2024: Chopra discusses CFPB’s privacy initiatives
US OMB lays the groundwork for federal AI usage with memo
A new era of US privacy policy? National security restrictions on personal data transactions
US executive order will address brokers’ sensitive data transfers to ‘countries of concern’
Still growing up: Top takeaways from the FTC’s proposed COPPA rule update
Waiting for certainty: When a comprehensive national privacy law is not coming
NIST cybersecurity center expands privacy efforts
With AI, FTC vows not to repeat privacy mistakes
US NSF launches AI research compendium project with industry backers
The truth about privacy: The FTC’s stance on accuracy as a privacy interest
FTC seeks to bridge gaps with proposed COPPA rulemaking
US Congress unveils bipartisan FISA Section 702 reform legislation
US policymakers, regulators discuss future of AI regulation at AIGG
White House rolls out comprehensive executive order on AI
Bipartisan consensus in US privacy lawmaking
Scope of the draft American Data Privacy and Protection Act
PCLOB report further divides FISA Section 702 reauthorization talks
The Kids Are All Rights: The Conflict between Free Speech and Youth Privacy Laws
US lawmaker introduces Federal Cybersecurity Vulnerability Reduction Act
Poll: Americans want federal regulation of AI
US Senate committee advances children’s privacy bills
A guide to the attorney general’s finding of ‘reciprocal’ privacy protections in EU
The Snowden disclosures, 10 years on
Schumer outlines comprehensive US blueprint for AI regulation
Assessing the Snowden revelations 10 years later
Catching up with the co-author of the White House Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights
US senators reintroduce COPPA 2.0
House subcommittee hearing reiterates need for federal privacy legislation
US reps. reintroduce Online Privacy Act
Main stage: Alvaro Bedoya (IAPP Global Privacy Summit 2023)
IAPP GPS 2023: FTC’s Bedoya sheds light on generative AI regulation
The Rise of Prescriptive Technical Safeguards in FTC Settlements
White House announces National Cybersecurity Strategy
US House lawmakers keep federal privacy legislation top of mind
A short history of privacy in US State of the Union addresses
Report offers suggestions for updating US CMPPA
White House executive order brings EU-US data flow deal closer to finish line
The EU-US Data Privacy Framework: A new era for data transfers?
Twitter whistleblower testifies before US Senate Judiciary Committee
Pelosi opposes proposed American Data Privacy and Protection Act, seeks new preemption compromise
The FTC’s privacy rulemaking: Risks and opportunities
US House committee showcases federal privacy momentum, opportunity
What does the newest U.S. privacy bill mean for cybersecurity?
Understanding the scope of the draft American Data Privacy and Protection Act
Negotiating privacy: Bipartisan agreement on US privacy rights in the 117th Congress
US lawmakers unveil bipartisan American Data Privacy and Protection Act
Distilling the essence of the American Data Privacy and Protection Act discussion draft
We’re so close to getting data loyalty right
A View From DC: If Federal Privacy Passed, What Would It Look Like?
The Constitutional Right To Privacy
Leaked Roe v. Wade opinion sparks right-to-privacy concerns
What Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s US Supreme Court appointment could mean for privacy
US cybersecurity director on how government can form new social contract with tech industry
Microsoft’s Smith implores US to keep pace in global privacy conversation
FTC Chair Lina Khan anticipated to share privacy vision
Biden’s State of the Union remarks put children’s privacy front and center
Key data security insights from FTC CafePress settlement
US House subcommittee talks proposed surveillance ad ban, Big Tech accountability
FTC Privacy Rulemaking – The Steps to Get There
FTC takes steps toward privacy, AI rulemaking
Australia, US reach crime data sharing agreement
Senate committee talks need for FTC resources, federal privacy law
2021 Proposed Comprehensive US Privacy Legislation
Study: Americans want government to prioritize data security, privacy
Privacy bills in the 117th Congress
Standing issues in U.S. privacy class actions
Rep. DelBene on what it will take to pass US privacy legislation
From the Filing Cabinet to the Cloud: Updating the Privacy Act of 1974
April Doss on US surveillance, global data flows and Big Tech after the Russia investigation
Protect consumer privacy: Repeal GLBA’s privacy provisions
COPRA and CDPA: Similarities, Gray Areas and Differences
Tracking the politics of US privacy legislation
Former US privacy officials say ‘not so fast’ on federal law
US Senate grapples with how to regulate AI
Consensus and Controversy in the Debate Over US Federal Data Privacy Legislation
Guide to the Gramm–Leach–Bliley Act