FPF Experts Take The Stage at the 2025 IAPP Global Privacy Summit
[…] Lothar Determann (Partner, Baker McKenzie) and David Stauss (Partner, Husch Blackwell). The workshop provided an overview of recent U.S. state privacy legislation developments and a lens into how these laws fit into the existing landscape. The next day, FPF Senior Fellow Doug Miller hosted an insightful discussion with Jocelyn Aqua (Principal, PwC), providing guidance […]
Lessons Learned from FPF “Deploying AI Systems” Workshop
[…] George Washington University in Washington, DC. Workshop participants included students and privacy lawyers from firms, companies, data protection authorities, and regulatory agencies around the world. Pictured left to right: Daniel Berrick, Anne Bradley, Bret Cohen, Brenda Leong, and Amber Ezzell The two-part workshop explored the emerging U.S. and global legal requirements for AI deployers, […]
Amendments to the Montana Consumer Data Privacy Act Bring Big Changes to Big Sky Country
[…] of care protections in SB 297, which apply when a controller “actually knows or willfully disregards” that a consumer is a minor. This change may be negligible, however, as the amendment already requires any controller that offers an online service, product, or feature to a consumer whom the controller actually knows or wilfully disregards […]
Consent for Processing Personal Data in the Age of AI: Key Updates Across Asia-Pacific
[…] in Malaysia. While the amendments do not change the legal bases for processing, they enhance the compliance environment and signal stricter oversight. The Issue Brief also explores how the rise of AI is impacting shifts in lawmaking and policymaking across the region, when it comes to lawful grounds for processing personal data. As the […]
The Curse of Dimensionality: De-identification Challenges in the Sharing of Highly Dimensional Datasets
[…] first few digits of an IP address, replacing middle digits of an account number with ‘X’). It preserves data format but reduces precision. Its effectiveness depends on how much information remains. Generalization: Specific values are replaced with broader, less precise categories. Examples include replacing an exact birth date with just the birth year or […]
FPF Launches Major Initiative to Study Economic and Policy Implications of AgeTech
[…] and Program Director for Sloan, agrees, “As AgeTech evolves, it brings enormous promise—along with pressing questions about equity, access, and privacy. This initiative will provide insights about how innovations can ethically and responsibly enhance the autonomy and dignity of older adults. We’re excited to see FPF and the University of Arizona leading the way […]
FPF and OneTrust publish the Updated Guide on Conformity Assessments under the EU AI Act
[…] a CA. Both resources are designed to support organizations as they navigate their obligations under the AIA and build internal processes that reflect the Act’s overarching accountability. However, they do not constitute legal advice for any specific compliance situation. Click here to view the updated Guide Click here to view the updated Infographic Key […]
India
[…] 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, interoperability, and responsible innovation. Josh Lee Kok Thong Managing Director for APAC Bilal Mohamed Policy Analyst for Global Privacy Featured Five ways […]
Africa
[…] 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. Mercy King’ori Policy Manager for Africa Bianca-Ioana Marcu Deputy Director for Global Privacy Featured The African Union’s Continental AI Strategy: Data Protection […]
South Korea’s New AI Framework Act: A Balancing Act Between Innovation and Regulation
[…] regulatory requirements, and implications for organizations developing or deploying AI systems. 2. The Act establishes a layered approach to AI regulation 2.1 Definitions lay the foundation for how different AI systems will be regulated under the Act Article 2 of the Act provides three AI-related definitions. First, AI is defined as “an electronic implementation […]