Singapore Management University and Future of Privacy Forum Form Partnership to Advance Expertise in Digital Law and Data Governance in Asia-Pacific
March 10, 2025 — Singapore Management University (SMU) and the Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen collaboration in data governance, privacy, and emerging technology regulation across the Asia-Pacific region. By combining SMU’s expertise in digital law with FPF’s global leadership in data protection, privacy and emerging technology […]
FPF Releases Infographic Highlighting the Spectrum of AI in Education
To highlight the wide range of current use cases for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education and future possibilities and constraints, the Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) today released a new infographic, Artificial Intelligence in Education: Key Concepts and Uses. While generative AI tools that can write essays, generate and alter images, and engage with students […]
Why data protection legislation offers a powerful tool for regulating AI
For some, it may have come as a surprise that the first existential legal challenges large language models (LLMs) faced after their market launch were under data protection law, a legal field that looks arcane in the eyes of those enthralled by novel Artificial Intelligence (AI) law, or AI ethics and governance principles. But data protection law […]
This year’s Winning Privacy Papers to be Honored at the Future of Privacy Forum’s 15th Annual Privacy Papers for Policymakers Event
The Future of Privacy Forum’s 15th Annual Privacy Papers for Policymakers Award Recognizes Influential Privacy Research February 3, 2025 — Today, the Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) — a global non-profit focused on data protection headquartered in Washington, D.C. — announced the winners of its 15th annual Privacy Papers for Policymakers (PPPM) Awards. The PPPM […]
CEO Jules Polonetsky: 2025 May be the Year of AI Legislation: Will We See Consensus Rules or a Patchwork?
In 2024, lawmakers across the United States introduced more than 700 AI-related bills, and 2025 is off to an even quicker start, with more than 40 proposals on dockets in the first days of the new year. In Washington D.C., a post-election reshuffle presents unique opportunities to address AI issues on a national level, with […]
Future of Privacy Forum Publishes Report Exploring Organizations’ Emerging Practices and Challenges Assessing AI Risks
As AI models and systems become more widespread and powerful, FPF’s report finds many organizations are taking a four-step approach to managing potential risks With growing focus from policymakers and regulators on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) systems, and as organizations strive to responsibly use AI systems, organizations are increasingly embracing AI impact assessments […]
Commissioners Discussed Global Privacy Regulations at the Second Japan Privacy Symposium
November 26, 2024 — This week, the Future of Privacy Forum (FPF), a global non-profit focused on data protection, privacy, and emerging technologies, hosted the second annual Japan Privacy Symposium with support from S&K Brussels LPC and in cooperation with the Personal Information Protection Commission of Japan (PPC) and the Japan DPO Association. This event, […]
Updated February 25, 2025: FPF no longer coordinates the Multistate AI Policymaker Working Group
Updated February 25, 2025: FPF no longer coordinates the MAP-WG. Please read here for more information. Future of Privacy Forum Convened Over 200 State Lawmakers in AI Policy Working Group Focused on 2025 Legislative Sessions The Multistate AI Policymaker Working Group (MAP-WG) was convened by FPF to help state lawmakers from more than 45 states […]
Infographic Explores Driver Data Collection and Use in Connected Cars
FPF’s “Data and the Connected Vehicle” Demystifies Connected Car Ecosystem as Policymakers Look to Regulate SEPT. 16, 2024 — Vehicle technologies are evolving rapidly, in every facet of the system, from safety features to entertainment, and occupant convenience. Many of these new features are enabled by the collection of driver and occupant data – and […]
Call for Nominations: 15th Annual Privacy Papers for Policymakers Award
Future of Privacy Forum Award Elevates Privacy Research to Inform Policy Discussion September 9, 2024 —The Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) invites scholars and authors with an interest in privacy issues to submit finished papers to be considered for its 15th annual Privacy Papers for Policymakers (PPPM) Awards. The award provides privacy and data protection […]