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 […]
AI Regulation in Latin America: Overview and Emerging Trends in Key Proposals
The widespread adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to impact societies and economies around the world. Policymakers worldwide have begun pushing for normative frameworks to regulate the design, deployment, and use of AI according to their specific ethical and legal standards. In Latin America, some countries have joined these efforts by introducing legislative proposals and […]
Malaysia Charts Its Digital Course: A Guide to the New Frameworks for Data Protection and AI Ethics
The digital landscape in Malaysia is undergoing a significant transformation. With major amendments to its Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) taking effect in June 2025, the country is decisively updating its data protection standards to meet the demands of the global digital economy. This modernization effort is complemented by a forward-looking approach to artificial intelligence […]
Understanding Japan’s AI Promotion Act: An “Innovation-First” Blueprint for AI Regulation
The global landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) is being reshaped not only by rapid technological advancement but also by a worldwide push to establish new regulatory regimes. In a landmark move, on May 28, 2025, Japan’s Parliament approved the “Act on the Promotion of Research and Development and the Utilization of AI-Related Technologies” (人工知能関連技術の研究開発及び活用の推進に関する法律案要綱) (AI […]
FPF and OneTrust publish the Updated Guide on Conformity Assessments under the EU AI Act
The Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) and OneTrust have published an updated version of their Conformity Assessments under the EU AI Act: A Step-by-Step Guide, along with an accompanying Infographic. This updated Guide reflects the text of the EU Artificial Intelligence Act (EU AIA), adopted in 2024. Conformity Assessments (CAs) play a significant role in […]
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 […]
Processing of Personal Data for AI Training in Brazil: Takeaways from ANPD’s Preliminary Decisions in the Meta Case
Data Protection Authorities (DPAs) across the globe are currently wrestling with fundamental questions raised by the emergence of generative AI and its compatibility with data protection laws. A key issue is under which legal basis companies might be able to process personal data for training AI models. Another one is how the rights of individuals […]
AI Forward: FPF’s Annual DC Privacy Forum Explores Intersection of Privacy and AI
The Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) hosted its inaugural DC Privacy Forum: AI Forward on Wednesday, June 5th. Industry experts, policymakers, civil society, and academics explored the intersection of data, privacy, and AI. In Washington, DC’s southwest Waterfront at the InterContinental, participants joined in person for a full-day program consisting of keynote panels, AI talks, […]
FPF and OneTrust Release Collaboration on Conformity Assessments under the proposed EU AI Act: A Step-by-Step Guide & Infographic
Today, the Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) and OneTrust released a collaboration on Conformity Assessments under the proposed EU AI Act: A Step-by-Step Guide and accompanying Infographic. Conformity Assessments are a key and overarching accountability tool introduced in the proposed EU Artificial Intelligence Act (EU AIA or AIA) for high-risk AI systems. Conformity Assessments are […]