2026: A Year at the Crossroads for Global Data Protection and Privacy
There are three forces twirling and swirling to create a perfect storm for global data protection and privacy this year: the surprise reopening of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) which will largely play out in Brussels over the following months, the complexity and velocity of AI developments, and the push and pull over the […]
6 Privacy Tips for the Generative AI Era
Data Privacy Day, or Data Protection Day in Europe, is recognized annually on January 28 to mark the anniversary of Convention 108, the first binding international treaty to protect personal data. The Council of Europe initiated the day in 2006, with the first official celebration held on January 28, 2007, marking this year as the […]
Future of Privacy Forum to Honor Top Scholarship at Annual Privacy Papers for Policymakers Event
Washington D.C. — (January 26th, 2026) — Today, the Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) — a global non-profit that advances principled and pragmatic data protection, AI, and digital governance practices — announced the winners of its 16th annual Privacy Papers for Policymakers (PPPM) Awards. The PPPM Awards recognize leading research and analytical scholarship in privacy […]
16th Annual Privacy Papers for Policymakers
FPF is excited to announce the 16th Annual Privacy Papers for Policymakers winners! This award recognizes leading privacy scholarship relevant to policymakers in the U.S. Congress, at U.S. federal agencies, and international data protection authorities. This year’s winning authors will present their work in a two-part webinar series, with the first session on March 4 focused […]
Innovation and Data Privacy Are Not Natural Enemies: Insights from Korea’s Experience
The following is a guest post to the FPF blog authored by Dr. Haksoo Ko, Professor at Seoul National University School of Law, FPF Senior Fellow and former Chairperson of South Korea’s Personal Information Protection Commission. The guest post reflects the opinion of the author only and does not necessarily reflect the position or views […]
FPF 2026 Sponsorship Prospectus
SPONSORSHIP PROSPECTUS 2026 1 FPF SPONSORSHIP PROSPECTUS 2026 The Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) is a global non-profit organization that brings together industry, academics, civil society, policymakers, and other stakeholders to explore the challenges posed by technological innovation and develop privacy protections, ethical norms, and workable business practices. We provide a global platform for senior […]
FPF’S Annual Spring Social
Mark your calendar for FPF’s Annual Spring Social on Monday, March 30, 2026, from 6:30 – 9:00 PM ET to join us for an exclusive invite-only gathering. Mingle with visiting DPAs, VIPs, and industry leaders as we gather alongside the IAPP Global Summit for a night of great company, engaging discussions, and new connections. Enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and a vibrant atmosphere as we toast […]
The RAISE Act vs. SB 53: A Tale of Two Frontier AI Laws
On December 19, New York Governor Hochul (D) signed the Responsible AI Safety and Education (RAISE) Act, ending months of uncertainty after the bill passed the legislature in June and making New York the second state to enact a statute specifically focused on frontier artificial intelligence (AI) safety and transparency. Sponsored by Assemblymember Bores (D) […]
The RAISE Act vs. SB 53: A Tale of Two Frontier AI Laws
What the enactment of New York’s RAISE Act reveals compared to California’s SB 53, the nation’s first frontier AI law On December 19, New York Governor Hochul (D) signed the Responsible AI Safety and Education (RAISE) Act, ending months of uncertainty after the bill passed the legislature in June and making New York the second […]
FPF Year in Review 2025
Co-authored by FPF Communications Intern Celeste Valentino with contributions from FPF Global Communications Manager Joana Bala This year, FPF continued to broaden its footprint across priority areas of data governance, further expanding activities across a range of cross-sector topics, including AI, Youth, Conflict of Laws, AgeTech (seniors), and Cyber-Security. We have engaged extensively at the local […]