Vermont and Nebraska: Diverging Experiments in State Age-Appropriate Design Codes
In May 2025, Nebraska and Vermont passed Age-Appropriate Design Code Acts (AADCs), continuing the bipartisan trend of states advancing protections for youth online. While these new bills arrived within the same week and share both a common name and general purpose, their scope, applicability, and substance take two very different approaches to a common goal: […]
FPF Experts Take The Stage at the 2025 IAPP Global Privacy Summit
By FPF Communications Intern Celeste Valentino Earlier this month, FPF participated at the IAPP’s annual Global Privacy Summit (GPS) at the Convention Center in Washington, D.C. The Summit convened top privacy professionals for a week of expert workshops, engaging panel discussions, and exciting networking opportunities on issues ranging from understanding U.S. state and global privacy […]
Amendments to the Montana Consumer Data Privacy Act Bring Big Changes to Big Sky Country
On May 8, Montana Governor Gianforte signed SB 297, amending the Montana Consumer Data Privacy Act (MCDPA). This amendment was sponsored by Senator Zolnikov, who also championed the underlying law’s enactment in 2023. Much has changed in the state privacy law landscape since the MCDPA was first enacted, and SB 297 incorporates elements of further […]
Consent for Processing Personal Data in the Age of AI: Key Updates Across Asia-Pacific
This Issue Brief summarizes key developments in data protection laws across the Asia-Pacific region since 2022, when the Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) and the Asian Business Law Institute (ABLI) published a series of reports examining 14 jurisdictions in the region. We found that while many offer alternative legal bases for data processing, consent remains […]
The Curse of Dimensionality: De-identification Challenges in the Sharing of Highly Dimensional Datasets
The 2006 release by AOL of search queries linked to individual users and the re-identification of some of those users is one of the best known privacy disasters in internet history. Less well known is that AOL had released the data to meet intense demand from academic researchers who saw this valuable data set as essential […]
India
The FPF India Team FPF India is led by Josh Lee Kok Thong. The India Team serves as a trusted, neutral advisor on data protection and tech policy, supporting capacity building, regulatory engagement, and global thought leadership. Its work helps shape a nuanced understanding of India’s evolving privacy landscape while contributing to broader efforts around governance, […]
Africa
The FPF Africa Team FPF Africa, led by Mercy King’ori, focuses on fostering responsible data practices, driving innovation, and promoting privacy protections through collaborative partnerships, local expertise, and regionally grounded research to shape Africa’s digital future. Featured FPF Africa Council Membership Join the Future of Privacy Forum (FPF), a leading global non-profit organization shaping privacy […]
Senior Project Manager, Global Privacy
Position Overview: The Senior Project Manager, Global Privacy, will support the execution of FPF’s global privacy initiatives by coordinating programming across international offices, managing project timelines and event planning, and ensuring smooth cross-functional collaboration. The Project Manager will also provide direct support to the VP for Global Privacy and facilitate coordination between FPF’s Global team and […]
FPF Privacy Papers for Policymakers: A Celebration of Impactful Privacy Research and Scholarship
The Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) hosted its 15th Privacy Papers for Policymakers (PPPM) event at its Washington, D.C., headquarters on March 12, 2025. This prestigious event recognized six outstanding research papers that offer valuable insights for policymakers navigating the ever-evolving landscape of privacy and technology. The evening featured engaging discussions and a shared commitment […]
Singapore Management University and Future of Privacy Forum Form Partnership to Advance Expertise in Digital Law and Data Governance in Asia-Pacific
March 10, 2025 — Singapore Management University (SMU) and the Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen collaboration in data governance, privacy, and emerging technology regulation across the Asia-Pacific region. By combining SMU’s expertise in digital law with FPF’s global leadership in data protection, privacy and emerging technology […]