More Parties, More Risks, More Opportunity? Evolving Governance to Support Cyber Resilience Amidst Evolving Policy and Technological Change
*Special thanks to Jim Siegl and Jocelyn Aqua for their advice and expertise. Summary: Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents fundamental opportunities and challenges for defense of increasingly complex digital ecosystems amid rising attack costs, fragmented regulation, and evolving industry practices. A coordinated response across the public and private sectors, including smart deployment of AI tools for […]
FPF-AnnualReport2024
2024 ANNUAL REPORT FUTURE OF PRIVACY FORUM 1 FUTURE OF PRIVACY FORUM | ANNUAL REPORT 2024 CONTENTS About Future of Privacy Forum ____________________ 2 FPF’s Workstreams & Regions _____________________ 3 Leadership Letter _______________________________ 4 Overview Focused on Key Areas ___________________ 5 U.S. Landscape _________________________________ 5 Global ______________________________________ 9 Center for AI _______________________________ 12 FPF Analyses […]
FPF Data-Driven Pricing – The Price is Right Report
The Price is Right Responsible Uses of Personal Data in Pricing APRIL 2026 The Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) is a non-profit organization that serves as a catalyst for privacy leadership and scholarship, advancing principled data practices in support of emerging technologies. Learn more about FPF by visiting fpf.org. Jameson Spivack Deputy Director for Artificial […]
Red Lines under the EU AI Act: Restricting Real-time Remote Biometric Identification Systems for Law Enforcement Purposes
Blog 8 | Red Lines under the EU AI Act Series This blog is the eighth of a series that explores prohibited AI practices under the EU AI Act and their interplay with existing EU law. You can find the whole series here. The eighth blog in the “Red lines under the EU AI Act” series […]
Africa’s Data Protection Reforms: A Continental Perspective on the Drivers of Change in Legal Frameworks
1. Introduction Within an evolving digital landscape, several African jurisdictions have proposed a variety of reforms to existing and novel legal frameworks that regulate the processing of personal data, and the development and deployment of new technologies. Across the continent, there is a growing consensus among legislators on the need to create a regulatory environment […]
Save The Date! Brussels Privacy Symposium 2026
Save the Date: 10th Anniversary of Brussels Privacy Symposium! Save the date for the 10th anniversary edition of the Brussels Privacy Symposium, taking place on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, at Les Ateliers des Tanneurs. Jointly presented by Brussels Privacy Hub of Vrije Universiteit Brussel and Future of Privacy Forum. As the GDPR passes its 10-year anniversary, the Brussels Privacy […]
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 […]
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 […]
Brussels Privacy Symposium 2025 Report
This year’s Brussels Privacy Symposium, held on 14 October 2025, brought together stakeholders from across Europe and beyond for a conversation about the GDPR’s role within the EU’s evolving digital framework. Co-organized jointly by the Future of Privacy Forum and the Brussels Privacy Hub of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, the ninth edition convened experts from […]