Posts about Privacy Laws by Professor Daniel J. Solove for his blog at TeachPrivacy, a privacy awareness and security training company.
Originally posted on Substack Is personal data property? Should it be? I’ve often heard arguments that an effective way to protect privacy would be to protect personal data with property rights. The thinking behind this idea is that ownership of property confers a lot of power on the owner, so perhaps this is the best […]
Originally posted on Substack Starting in 2018, the U.S. states have been passing consumer privacy laws. Roughly half the states have now passed these laws. While there was promise earlier on that these laws might improve privacy protection in the U.S., the verdict is now becoming clear—the laws are overall quite poor. I’d give most […]
Watch Daniel Solove and Omer Tene (Goodwin) discuss the latest developments in privacy and AI law.
Originally posted on Substack Privacy and AI law haven’t been sitting still; there have been many new developments. Recently I had a discussion with Jodi Daniels (Red Clover Advisors) about what has been happening. Here is an excerpt from the interview. Click here to view the full discussion.
Navigating the evolving landscape of privacy can be daunting – so many different laws on different topics. I recently created a whiteboard (1-page visual summary) to depict the breadth and complexity of this landscape. Download my new whiteboard on Privacy Program Topics. It’s free! These days, privacy training is too complex to not be created […]
I’ve posted free on SSRN an excerpt from my new book, ON PRIVACY AND TECHNOLOGY. The excerpt debunks the myths that impede effective privacy regulation. If you’re interested in reading the whole book, you can buy at at the following places: Amazon Barnes & Noble Oxford University Press Bookshop.org
Discover what’s next for privacy in 2025! Here are some resources on future privacy laws during potential political changes. Webinar: GDPR Enforcement, Trump 2.0, and Max Schrems In this webinar, I discuss the future of EU-US data transfers amid US political changes, GDPR enforcement, and class actions in the EU with Max Schrems.
In this webinar, Daniel Solove talks with Mark Lemley, Mario Trujillo and Alexandra Reeve Givens about privacy law issues involved with DOGE and Trump Administration activities. Speakers include: Daniel Solove (GW Law) Mark Lemley (Stanford Law) Mario Trujillo (EFF) Alexandra Reeve Givens (CDT)
In this webinar, Professor Daniel Solove discusses with Representative Monique Priestley (Vermont Legislature) the future direction of state privacy laws. Should state privacy laws continue to follow the traditional model? Should they take a data minimization approach? Should they include private rights of action? Additionally, the discussion will explore the practical realities of the state legislative process. Speakers include: […]
I recently released a trailer for my new book, On Privacy and Technology. Can law protect privacy and keep pace with new technologies, especially AI? The oft-heard answer is no – the law is too slow; policymakers lack sufficient expertise to regulate technology; and regulation will stifle innovation. In my short and accessible book, I […]