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The IAF Is Thinking About the Tough Issues Where People’s Various Interests Must Be Weighted

Data that pertains to people must be used to create real value for individuals, groups of individuals, society, and business. Yet all personal data use creates privacy risk for people. The Information Accountability Foundation is the preeminent global information policy think tank that creates scholarship and education on the policies and processes necessary to use data wisely in a manner that serves people. The IAF goal, through active consultations and research, is to achieve effective information governance systems to facilitate information-driven innovation respectful of people’s fundamental right to fair processing. The IAF meets its goal by working with regulatory agencies, policymakers, advocacy organizations, and businesses to achieve solutions that meet the full range of fundamental rights.

The IAF Is Thinking About the Tough Issues Where People’s Various Interests Must Be Weighted
Data that pertains to people must be used to create real value for individuals, groups of individuals, society, and business. Yet all personal data use creates privacy risk for people. The Information Accountability Foundation is the preeminent global information policy think tank that creates scholarship and education on the policies and processes necessary to use data wisely in a manner that serves people. The IAF goal, through active consultations and research, is to achieve effective information governance systems to facilitate information-driven innovation respectful of people’s fundamental right to fair processing. The IAF meets its goal by working with regulatory agencies, policymakers, advocacy organizations, and businesses to achieve solutions that meet the full range of fundamental rights.
Model Data Protection Law Fit for 2030
The IAF is working with stakeholders in all jurisdictions to develop fair processing law that facilitates data-driven innovation. That work includes the IAF Model Legislation for the United States, as well as our work with policymakers in other countries, and at international institutions such as the OECD and APEC.

Model Data Protection Law Fit for 2030
The IAF is working with stakeholders in all jurisdictions to develop fair processing law that facilitates data-driven innovation. That work includes the IAF Model Legislation for the United States, as well as our work with policymakers in other countries, and at international institutions such as the OECD and APEC.