10. “Personally identifiable information” is information that
identifies a particular person. “Pii” includes:
• Full name;
• National identification number;
• IP address;
• Vehicle registration plate number;
• Driver’s license number;
• Face;
• Fingerprints;
• Handwriting;
• Credit card numbers;
• Digital identity;
• Date of birth;
• Birthplace; and
• Genetic information.
11. federal movement on privacy
I just want to build cool stuff.
Why should I care?
15. Few pieces of key legislation:
Do Not Track Act
Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011
Personal Data Privacy and Security Act
Secure and Fortify Electronics Data Act (SAFE)
Data Security and Breach Notification Act
38. Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act
Regulates all types of identifying information
Exemptions: electronic postcards, contests, online
newsletters, homework help
Example: Disney’s Club Penguin
If you know you have minors on your site, close
the accounts
39. Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act
Requires websites to get parental consent before
collecting or sharing info for children under 13
Enforced by the Federal Trade Commission
Applies to commercial websites and other online
services
If you know you have minors on your site, close
the accounts
40. Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act
To comply:
Post a privacy policy/advise whenever personal
information collected
Parental notice, consent, access to information
Can’t condition participation on providing
more info
Confidentiality & security of information
collected from children