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Explore the intricate world of privacy and data protection regulations in this 15-minute conference talk from USENIX's PEPR '23. Delve into the complexities surrounding anonymous, de-identified, and aggregated data across global jurisdictions. Examine the challenges posed by the lack of common definitions and clear guidelines for risk assessment in practice. Compare various data protection regulations and identify crucial unresolved questions in the field. Analyze the potential risks associated with excluding aggregated consumer information from new U.S. state privacy laws. Gain insights into the shared uncertainty regarding conditions for data anonymity or de-identification, and understand the need for a common understanding of state-of-the-art privacy technologies and methodologies. Learn about the importance of educating regulators on advanced anonymization techniques like differential privacy and the necessity for clear, consistent guidance for practitioners. Recognize the urgency of addressing these critical issues with legal clarity and implementing adequate privacy safeguards in an ever-evolving data landscape.