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The new EU Cloud and AI Development Act (CADA) proposal marks a genuine shift in the way the bloc regulates AI, as it codifies the “AI first” principle and it is as much an “AI promotion and enabling”-type of legislation as it is a cloud sovereignty one. The European Commission published the CADA proposal at […]

Expert working group updates 2023 report to account for the rise of generative AI; will host a webinar on September 28 to present an overview of best practices and risk framework WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Future of Privacy Forum (FPF), with Dayforce, LinkedIn, UKG, Workday, and Beamery – leading HR, payroll, and employment software developers […]

As artificial intelligence chatbots and voice assistants become increasingly integrated into the daily support networks of older adults, baseline consumer protections and transparency measures are essential to ensure these tools foster independence and interpersonal trust rather than introduce new risks. It is encouraging to see Congress recognizing the unique intersections of privacy and data protections, […]

The implementation timeline of the EU AI Act has been significantly modified through the recently adopted AI Omnibus, which pushes compliance with the obligations for high-risk AI systems to December 2027 (Annex III) and August 2028 (Annex I), from the initial date of 2 August 2026. Changes of the AI Act include, among others, the […]

On July 13, FPF submitted comments in response to the Colorado Department of Justice’s (the Department’s) pre-rulemaking process for the Colorado Automated Decision-making Act (SB 189) and the Chatbot Safety Act (HB 1263). As lawmakers continue to calibrate a proportionate approach to consumer protection from risks of AI-related harms, Colorado’s two new laws each take […]

Data brokers have been the subject of intense scrutiny in recent years, including through critical media coverage, public hearings, private lawsuits, regulatory enforcement actions, and new state and federal regulatory frameworks. Despite all this public attention, there is little consensus as to who is a “data broker,” what risks and benefits are associated with data […]

Rapidly growing agetech industry has a significant opportunity to close trust gap, increase product adoption with increased transparency WASHINGTON, D.C. — (July 20, 2026) — The Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) — a global non-profit focused on data protection, AI, and emerging technologies — today released findings from a comprehensive March 2026 survey about how […]

Today, the Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) published an Issue Brief comparatively analyzing developments in cross-border data transfer regulations in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) from 2023 to 2026. Titled Navigating Cross-Border Data Transfers in the APAC Region: An Analysis of Developments from 2023 to 2026, the Issue Brief examines the rapidly evolving landscape of cross-border data transfers […]

Co-authored by Jack Maketa, U.S. Legislation Intern On June 30, the Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) submitted comments in response to the California Department of Justice’s (the Department’s) ongoing rulemaking process for the “Protecting Our Kids from Social Media Addiction Act” (the Act or SB 976). Signed into law in 2024, SB 976 bars operators […]

Co-authored by Sarah Hanson, FPF Health & Wellness Intern This article discusses suicidal ideation, which may be distressing for some readers. (If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. You can call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or visit 988 Lifeline for free, confidential, 24/7 support.) As many […]