You Say It's Your Birthday

One year ago today, FPF opened its doors and promised to work to advance responsible data practices. Our goal was to work with progressive companies, advocates, academics and government leaders to find common ground on solutions that ensured that uses of consumer information provided users with transparency and control.

While FPF has grown in terms of our underwriting support and the depth of our advisory board, we are especially proud of the programs we have established to further our mission. This includes establishment of:

• A research and creative development effort to develop optimal ways to communicate about online advertising and privacy practices.

• A Smart Grid Working Group to help integrate privacy principles into the development of the internet smart power systems.

• A partnership with the George Washington University Law School to promote research and debate on privacy related law and public policy.

In the coming year, FPF will build on these to develop better ways to respect users online choices and to launch a new effort focused on social media and mobile applications. We welcome feedback, comments and criticism. To join or support our efforts, please email [email protected].