
privacy wonk, former @futureofprivacy @USCTO & @amprog. lover of tech policy around connected cars, internet of things, & big data, oh my.
Washington, DC
Joined August 2008
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The transportation status quo is not only unsafe, it is inaccessible. Over 41 million Americans with disabilities deserve better transportation options.
I’m excited to introduce the @Cruise WAV, the world's first self-driving, wheelchair accessible vehicle. (1/5)
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Today we released an important and comprehensive Safety Report which outlines the key tenets and processes we use to make cities safer.
Check it out here: getcruise.com/news/blog/2022…
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Thank you @SecretaryPete for your leadership on this. We’ve become numb to the awful status quo of rising traffic deaths and need to embrace how AV technology can promote safer roads.
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Walmart Update: A customer rep said that the restock is at 9 PM ET. Additionally, Gamespot has mentioned the same in their article. spieltimes.com/news/ps5-rest…
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Support from @futureofprivacy and @NSF for academics to attend 2019 @USENIX Conference on Privacy Engineering Practice and Respect #pepr19 Aug 12-13 rcn.fpf.org/opportunities/ap…
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Rep. @boblatta and @RepSchakowsky will participate in a fireside chat moderated by @lesmith during the morning session of @MobilityTalks International next Wednesday, April 3 leading up to the Washington Auto Show. fpf.org/2019/03/29/represent…
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Privacy experts are thinking about how AVs may collect data OUTSIDE the vehicle. Check out @joannmuller interview with @lesmith: Watch out for self-driving cars: They're watching you - Axios axios.com/autonomous-vehicle…
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WATCH LIVE: See how companies and policymakers can prioritize inclusive design, foster cross-section collaborations, and do more to promote #DisabilityInclusion. #IoTPrivacy facebook.com/FutureofPrivacy…
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What are some #privacy considerations for persons with disabilities using #InternetOfThings services? Come to the launch of our white paper, "The Internet of Things and Persons with Disabilities" on 1/31 to find out! Details and registration 👉 fpf.org/event/the-internet-o…
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We hope you got to see @lesmith discussing "Key Legal and Policy Reforms for Emergent Transport Technologies." Thanks for all who came out despite the weather! #TRBAM @NASEMTRB
Five days. Thousands of transportation professionals. Nearly 800 sessions and workshops. One autonomous shuttle to ride in and one automated passenger car prototype to view.
The @NASEMTRB 98th Annual Meeting begins this Sunday. buff.ly/2q7aH75 #TRBAM
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FPF Policy Counsel @lesmith presents 'Data & #Privacy in the Autonomous Car: What Issues Might We Face?' today at 10:40am PT at @AutoMobilityLA #AutoMobilityLA. Check out her talk in LA Convention Center Room 409A! Details: automobilityla.com/securing-…
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FPF Policy Counsel @lesmith runs our Connected Car Project. Today, she appeared on @CBSThisMorning with @krisvancleave.
"So the truth is, that yes, our cars are learning more about us, but what they learn may save our lives."
Watch the segment here: cbsnews.com/video/how-carmak…
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Carmakers are collecting data and cashing in – and most drivers have no clue.
(See @KrisVanCleave's full report: cbsn.ws/2FwECRd)
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FPF’s @lesmith on @CBSThisMorning: “In a world where 94% of car crashes are caused by human error, the case is so much stronger for opting in and sharing data with your car. The truth is that yes, your car will be learning more about you, but what it learns may save your life.” – at Washington, DC
AHEAD on @CBSThisMorning: @KrisVanCleave shows us how new cars know more about you than you think and where the information may end up
Lauren Smith retweeted
Last Chance! Are you really ready for a #privacy crisis? Find out. Practice strategic decision-making in a risk-free environment. Join us November 12 in San Jose for Privacy War Games. See details and register here: buff.ly/2IwYM9I @provcyber
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FPF's @lesmith served as a keynote at @Ecolane's PA Partner Conference today! She discussed her work running our Connected Car Project, an ongoing collaborative effort to pursue best practices by car manufacturers & technology suppliers. See more: fpf.org/issues/connected-car… #privacy
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"We’ve urged people to start thinking more about cars like computers" than the purely mechanical products people are familiar with, says @lesmith of @futureofprivacy #PSR2018. Huge growth in volume and connectivity of data collected by cars. #Privacy
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FPF's @lesmith talks 'CaCPA On the Ground: Exploring Case Studies in Ad Tech, Smart Cars, Health' at @PrivacyPros #PSR2018! She is addressing specific case studies and industry scenarios to land the law’s language down on the ground. #privacy
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9/25 at 10:30 AM at @AutoISAC Cybersecurity Summit: FPF's @lesmith will examine the state of the legislative policy landscape impacting smart, connected & autonomous vehicles, #privacy & cybersecurity w/ @Deloitte + @ATT + @GloblAutomkrs + @TrilliumIOT buff.ly/2zqGkOM





















