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Hello all, and thanks for reading today.
As the bulk of the Osano team is based in the US, we’re off this week celebrating American Thanksgiving. For those of you who also celebrate, we hope this email finds you spending time with friends, family, and loved ones—hopefully with a lot of good food in the mix.
We’ll keep this edition short and sweet, but we didn’t want to leave you without any updates about what’s going on in the world of privacy and at Osano. Read on to learn more about this week’s stories.
Best,
Arlo
Highlights from Osano
What's New
Podcast Episode: I Think, Therefore I Am: AI, Ethics, & Humanity with Dr. Michael Hemenway
What does theology have to do with AI? A lot: Theological principles can guide values and ethics, and quite frankly, we need to be sure we have some around coexisting with AI. The latest episode of The Privacy Insider podcast explores the ethical implications of AI and how we can all guide responsible innovation and create space for both AI and humanity.
In Case You Missed It...
Blog: It’s Time for Privacy Pros to Make a Strategic Shift
Privacy awareness is exploding among consumers. With that awareness comes a demand for excellence—privacy pros are perfectly positioned to guide businesses during this period of transition.
Upcoming Webinars and Events
2025 Privacy Laws Preview: Be Prepared!
On January five state privacy laws are going into effect: Four of them on January 1. 2025 is going to be a busy year for privacy compliance. Are you ready? Get ready at this preview webinar, where Osano and our guests from Husch Blackwell will tell you everything you need to know.
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Top Privacy Stories of the Week
FCC Proposes Fining Chinese Video Doorbell Manufacturer After Security Concerns Raised
The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday proposed to fine Chinese-based video doorbell manufacturer Eken nearly $735,000 for providing false information and after security concerns were raised. FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel cited news reports alleging that Eken’s video doorbells exposed users’ home IP addresses and WiFi network names and allowed access to photos and videos from household cameras by outside parties.
Rosenworcel To Step Down as US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair on Jan. 20
FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel will step down from the agency that oversees U.S. telecommunications companies on Jan. 20 when Donald Trump assumes the presidency. Trump named FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr, a critic of the Biden administration's telecom policies and Big Tech, as new chair effective Jan. 20.
European Commission: Bluesky Not Complying with EU Laws
The rapidly growing social media platform Bluesky is violating EU regulations by failing to disclose important details, according to a European Commission spokesperson. A number of mandatory legal notices are missing from its website. Bluesky experienced a major growth in recent weeks and has about 22 million active users. There were several days last week when the user base grew by 1 million in 24 hours.
California Takes Steps to Regulate the Use of AI for Significant Employment Decisions
Recently, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) voted to proceed with formal rulemaking regarding automated decision-making technology (ADMT). If enacted, the regulations would impose sweeping requirements on employers who rely on assistance from artificial intelligence (AI) tools in making employment decisions, such as hiring, raises, promotions, and terminations.
How Lina Khan’s FTC Changed the Advertising Industry
FTC Chair Lina Khan is likely on her way out as the Trump administration names replacements for regulators across the government. During her tenure, Khan had an outsized and unusually precise focus on regulating digital advertising practices. The Marketing Brew examines the impacts of Khan’s work as FCC chair.
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