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 […]
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Data Privacy Day 2026
Data Privacy Day (or Data Protection Day in Europe) is held annually on January 28, a day to internationally promote best practices surrounding consumer privacy and data protection. The Council of Europe initiated the day in 2006, with the first official celebration held on January 28, 2007, marking this year as the 19th anniversary of […]
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 […]
FPF Releases an Updated Issue Brief on Vietnam’s Law on Protection of Personal Data and the Law on Data
This Issue Brief has been updated to reflect the latest changes introduced by Decree 356/2025, the implementing decree to Vietnam’s Personal Data Protection Law, which was enacted on 31 December 2025. Vietnam is undergoing a sweeping transformation of its data protection and governance framework. Over the past two years, the country has accelerated its efforts to […]
2026 FPF Privacy Communities
PRIVACY COMMUNITIES FPF Privacy Communities bring industry leaders together with FPF staff and experts to develop best practices, share insights, and promote pragmatic public policy solutions. Privacy Community members receive regular written updates on developments in their field. FPF members can access these privacy communities via the FPF Member Portal. For those without a Member […]
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) […]