Future of Privacy Forum Appoints Matthew Reisman as Vice President of U.S. Policy
Washington, D.C. — (December 9, 2025) — The Future of Privacy Forum (FPF), a global non-profit focused on data protection, AI, and data governance, has appointed Matthew Reisman as Vice President, U.S. Policy.
Reisman brings extensive experience in privacy policy, data protection, and AI governance to FPF. He most recently served as a Director of Privacy and Data Policy at the Centre for Information Policy Leadership (CIPL), where he led research, public engagement, and programming on topics including accountable development and deployment of AI, privacy and data protection policy, cross-border data flows, organizational governance of data, and privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs). Prior to joining CIPL, he was a Director of Global Privacy Policy at Microsoft, where he helped shape the company’s approach to privacy and data policy, including its intersections with security, digital safety, trade, data governance, cross-border data flows, and emerging technologies such as AI and 5G. His work included close collaboration with Microsoft field teams and engagement with policymakers and regulators across Asia-Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe.
“Matthew is joining FPF with a rare combination of policy expertise, practical experience, and a clear commitment to thoughtful privacy leadership,” said Jules Polonetsky, CEO of FPF. “He understands our mission, our community, and the complexities of data governance, which makes him an outstanding fit for this role. We’re delighted to have him on board.”
In his role as Vice President, U.S. Policy, Reisman will oversee FPF’s U.S. policy work, including legislative and regulatory engagement, research, and initiatives addressing emerging data protection, AI, and technology challenges. He will also lead FPF’s experts across youth privacy, data governance, health, and other portfolios to advance key FPF projects and priorities.
“FPF has long been a leader for thoughtful, pragmatic privacy and data policy and analysis,” said Reisman. “I’m honored to join the team and excited to help advance FPF’s mission of shaping smart policy that safeguards individuals and supports innovation.”
FPF welcomes Reisman at a critical time for data governance, as Congress, federal agencies, and states increase their focus on artificial intelligence, children’s privacy, data security, and privacy legislation. FPF’s U.S. policy team recently published an analysis of the package of youth privacy and online safety bills introduced in the U.S. House in November here and a landscape analysis of state chatbot legislation here.
To learn more about the Future of Privacy Forum, visit fpf.org.
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