
5 Ways to Be a Top Dog in Data Privacy
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. To raise awareness for the day and promote best practices for data privacy, we’ve partnered with Snap to create a Data Privacy Day Snapchat […]

FPF’s Year in Review 2024
With contributions from Judy Wang, Communications Intern 2024 was a landmark year for the Future of Privacy Forum, as we continued to grow our privacy leadership through research and analysis, domestic and global meetings, expert testimony, and more – all while commemorating our 15th anniversary. Expanding our AI Footprint While 2023 was the year of […]

History of the FPF Smart Places Initiative
As of December 31, 2024, the Future of Privacy Forum will retire and no longer support the Smart Places Self-Regulatory Program, including the MAC Address Opt-Out previously hosted at www.smart-places.org. Read on to learn more about the history and the future of this initiative. Brief History of Smart Places The Smart Places Opt-Out and Code […]

Five Big Questions (and Zero Predictions) for the U.S. State Privacy Landscape in 2025
In the enduring absence of a comprehensive national framework governing the collection, use, and transfer of personal data, state-level activity on privacy legislation has been on a consistent upward trend since the enactment of the California Consumer Privacy Act in 2018. With all 50 U.S. states scheduled to be in session in 2025, stakeholders are […]

FPF’s 2nd Annual Privacy Executives Summit
The 2nd Annual FPF Privacy Executives Summit is a private, invite-only event taking place in Berkeley, California on September 10-12, 2025 at the Claremont Resort & Club. For those traveling, the Claremont Hotel is a 24-minute drive from Oakland International Airport and 45-minutes from San Francisco International Airport. The Privacy Executives Summit will feature peer-to-peer […]

DC Privacy Forum 2025: Governance for Digital Leadership and Innovation
Please join the Future of Privacy Forum for the second annual DC Privacy Forum: Governance for Digital Leadership and Innovation on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, from 9:00am – 5:00pm ET at the InterContinental Hotel—The Wharf in Washington, D.C. This event will be held live, in person-only. Stay tuned for more details, including the complete agenda and attendee information! The DC Privacy Forum: Governance for Digital […]

16th Annual Advisory Board Meeting 2025
Welcome! This page is your primary source for all 16th Annual Advisory Board Meeting details and resources. Save the date and stay tuned for more information. Planning to attend the Annual Advisory Board Meeting in 2025? Join us for the return of The DC Privacy Forum 2025: Governance for Digital Leadership and Innovation, kicking off […]

FPF Training Program – FAQs
fpf training program faqs The Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) brings the public training sessions on a variety of topics in AdTech, AI & Machine Learning, Data Privacy, and more – all led by industry experts. Please view our most commonly-asked questions so you are prepared and know the details and policies of our program […]

FPF Analysis of New Requirements for Generative AI Use by Healthcare Entities in Patient Communications
Co-Authored by Judy Wang, FPF Communications Intern On September 28, Governor Gavin Newsom signed California AB 3030, among a host of AI bills. CA AB 3030 amended the California Health & Safety Code and requires specified healthcare entities to disclose the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in provider-patient communications through visual or verbal disclaimers […]

Looking Toward the Future: Building a Safe, Secure, and Private Internet for Everyone
Join us for another event in a series on privacy, security, and online safety for young people in Australia. Looking Toward the Future: Building a Safe, Secure, and Private Internet for Everyone, takes place on Wednesday, September 4, 9 am – 11 am Australian Eastern Time. In our increasingly digital world, the boundaries of our […]