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FPF Files COPPA Comments with the Federal Trade Commission

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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Today, the Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) filed comments with the Federal Trade Commission (Commission) in response to its request for comment on the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) proposed rule. Read our comments in full. As technology evolves, so must the regulations designed to protect children online, and FPF commends the Commission’s efforts [?]

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Today, the Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) filed comments with the Federal Trade Commission (Commission) in response to its request for comment on the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) proposed rule. Read our comments in full. As technology evolves, so must the regulations designed to protect children online, and FPF commends the Commission’s efforts [?]

Paralyzed Veterans of America issues statement following the release of proposed changes, requested by PVA, that would improve air travel for wheelchair users

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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"Despite continued setbacks and delays, improving access to air travel for passengers with disabilities remains one of PVA's top priorities.

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  • "Despite continued setbacks and delays, improving access to air travel for passengers with disabilities remains one of PVA's top priorities.
  • Today's proposed changes by the Department of Transportation include several vital steps that would dramatically improve the air travel experience for people with disabilities.
  • We now urge wheelchair and scooter users to comment on this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to ensure their voices are heard.
  • To join PVAction Force and encourage Congress to pass the final version of the FAA Reauthorization Act, as well as learn about safe, accessible air travel visit PVA.org/AirTravel .

FPF Files Comments with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Regarding Personal Financial Data Rights

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Friday, January 19, 2024
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FPF Files Comments with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Regarding Personal Financial Data Rights

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  • FPF Files Comments with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Regarding Personal Financial Data Rights
    On December 21st, 2023, the Future of Privacy Forum filed comments with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) in response to the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) regarding personal financial data rights.
  • Section 1033 was passed as part of the Consumer Financial Protection Act (CFPA) of 2010 and it governs access to a person’s data held by a consumer financial services provider.
  • Both build upon earlier recommendations that FPF made in response to the Bureau’s “Outline of Proposal and Alternatives Under Considerations for the Personal Financial Data Rights Rulemaking,” which was a prerequisite to the NPRM.
  • 1Required Rulemaking on Personal Financial Data Rights, 88 Fed.

Federal Trade Commission Seeks Public Comments on Improvements to the EnergyGuide Labeling Rule

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Friday, January 19, 2024
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The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comments on proposed improvements to the Energy Labeling Rule to modernize and expand its coverage to help reduce energy costs for consumers.

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  • The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comments on proposed improvements to the Energy Labeling Rule to modernize and expand its coverage to help reduce energy costs for consumers.
  • After considering the comments received, the FTC is now seeking comments on a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to help develop a final rule that would formally implement the proposed updates.
  • They also may submit comments in writing by following the instructions in the “Supplementary Information” section of the Federal Register notice.
  • The Commission is publishing a separate Federal Register notice containing routine updates to EnergyGuide labels for televisions.

Federal Trade Commission Seeks Public Comments on Improvements to the EnergyGuide Labeling Rule

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Friday, January 19, 2024
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The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comments on proposed improvements to the Energy Labeling Rule to modernize and expand its coverage to help reduce energy costs for consumers.

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  • The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comments on proposed improvements to the Energy Labeling Rule to modernize and expand its coverage to help reduce energy costs for consumers.
  • After considering the comments received, the FTC is now seeking comments on a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to help develop a final rule that would formally implement the proposed updates.
  • They also may submit comments in writing by following the instructions in the “Supplementary Information” section of the Federal Register notice.
  • The Commission is publishing a separate Federal Register notice containing routine updates to EnergyGuide labels for televisions.

Akoya Calls for CFPB to Give Consumers More Protection by Eliminating Screen Scraping and Narrowing Secondary Uses of Data

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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Akoya has recommended that the CFPB open banking rule ban screen scraping, narrow the scope of secondary uses of consumer financial data, and require data aggregators and service providers to adhere to qualified industry standards.

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  • Akoya has recommended that the CFPB open banking rule ban screen scraping, narrow the scope of secondary uses of consumer financial data, and require data aggregators and service providers to adhere to qualified industry standards.
  • Consumer control and privacy: The CFPB should boost consumer control by refining the necessary content for consumer authorization disclosures, strengthening revocation requirements, and permitting only narrowly circumscribed secondary data uses.
  • Akoya’s data access network serves organizations within the financial services industry including fintechs, data aggregators, small and large banks, and credit unions.
  • Through a single integration to the Akoya Data Access Network, data aggregators and fintechs can directly connect with financial institutions to securely obtain consumer-permissioned financial data through APIs.

D2L Continues to be an Industry Leader in Accessible Teaching and Learning

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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Content: D2L embeds accessible content authoring and auditing tools throughout its platform to help users create and maintain highly accessible content.

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  • Content: D2L embeds accessible content authoring and auditing tools throughout its platform to help users create and maintain highly accessible content.
  • For instance, since January 2022, all videos uploaded onto D2L Brightspace can have AI-generated, editable closed captions in multiple languages – making learning more accessible.
  • Pedagogy: D2L provides support for Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to help enhance pedagogical processes to reach diverse learners.
  • D2L continued its accessibility support to blind and low vision learners by renewing its partnership with Aira until June 2024.

Joint Statement by CAGW President Tom Schatz and ITPC Executive Director Deborah Collier on the Latest Net Neutrality Proposal

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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The issue of net neutrality was resolved in December 2017, when the Restoring Internet Freedom Order was adopted at the FCC overturning the 2015 Open Internet Order (OIO).

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  • The issue of net neutrality was resolved in December 2017, when the Restoring Internet Freedom Order was adopted at the FCC overturning the 2015 Open Internet Order (OIO).
  • The OIO led to reduced private sector investment and innovation and slowed down broadband deployment.
  • Warnings that it would be the end of the internet as everyone knew it if net neutrality was repealed proved to be false.
  • Rather than calling it the Open Internet Protection order, it should be called the Close the Internet Order.

As CFPB Announces Proposed Rulemaking for U.S. Open Banking Framework, Envestnet | Yodlee Expands Access to Credit with its Newest Technology Solution, Credit Accelerator

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Friday, October 20, 2023
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BERWYN, Pa., Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Envestnet | Yodlee is proud to unveil Credit Accelerator, a lending data solution that promotes financial inclusion by harnessing alternative data to expand access to credit for individuals who may have limited or no traditional credit history.

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  • This new framework provides opportunities for businesses and consumers to realize new opportunities in credit and lending.
  • The macro-economic instability brought about by recent global crises has made reliance on traditional credit scores a riskier proposition than ever before.
  • An overwhelming majority of lenders now recognize that conventional credit data and scores often fail to provide a comprehensive assessment of a consumer's creditworthiness.
  • The introduction of Credit Accelerator reinforces the company's commitment to transforming the lending landscape.

Kiosk Industry September 2023

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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ADA -- HHS issued NPRM on proposed changes to Section 504 rules. It appears to mainly affect telehealth, thin clients, chromebooks, websites of course as well as mobile apps. There is some kiosk but not much. They are looking forward to December 2023 and the new guidelines from the U.S. Access Board. We have a couple of new and updated posts by TPGi that are not to be missed.

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  • WESTMINSTER, Colo., Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- From Kiosk Industry and Kiosk Manufacturer Association, Our features — IAAPA is coming up for us and here is our preview .
  • In January we are at NRF and are an official sponsor of the NRF Foodservice Innovation Zone .
  • It's a good article and kiosk industry is referenced.
  • They are looking forward to December 2023 and the new guidelines from the U.S. Access Board.