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This September, the Future of Privacy Forum will be participating in several events during the 47th Global Privacy Assembly in South Korea. The Global Privacy Assembly (GPA) is a leading international forum that brings together data protection and privacy authorities from around the world. Originally convened in 1979 as the International Conference of Data […]

PRIVACY GROUPS FPF Privacy Groups bring industry leaders together with FPF staff and experts to develop best practices, share insights, and promote pragmatic public policy solutions. Privacy Group members receive regular written updates on developments in their field. FPF members can access these privacy groups via the FPF Portal communities. For those without a […]

[…] to its use. Josh presented on global AI governance, highlighting the rapid legislative changes in the APAC region over the past six months, and comparing developments in South Korea, Japan, and Vietnam with those in the EU, US, and Latin America. He then discussed how data protection laws – especially provisions on consent, data […]

[…] with the specific goal of enabling scalability. The Kenya National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2025-2030 seeks to align its policy ambitions with broader digital policy trends across sub-Saharan Africa and beyond, while staying grounded in local data and market ecosystems. Kenya’s two AI sandboxes reflect its desire to take advantage of domestic priority AI markets […]

Cross-border data flows are critical to Africa’s digital economy, enabling trade, innovation, and access to continental and global markets. As the drive towards data-driven technologies among businesses and governments grows, the ability to transfer personal data across borders efficiently and securely has become a key policy concern on the continent, a position echoed by […]

[…] also prescribes skill requirements. A DPO must have knowledge of data protection law and technology, an understanding of the business’s data processing operations, and the ability to promote a data protection culture with integrity. The required skill level depends on the complexity, scale, sensitivity and level of protection required for the data being processed.  […]

[…] 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 Promotion Act, or Act), making Japan the second major economy in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) […]

[…] s. T he AI Fra m ew ork Act ap plie s t o activ it ie s ca rrie d out both w it h in South Ko re a an d a b ro ad , as lo ng as th e y have a n im pact on th e dom […]

[…] this new role brings fresh responsibilities. What are you most excited to lead as Managing Director of the European office, and how do you see your work promoting the privacy dialogue in the region? Stepping into this new role at FPF has given me a renewed sense of energy and opportunity that I hope […]

[…] PRE-READ DOCUMENTS (optional) ● FPF Resources on the EU AI Act ( link) ●FPF APAC Blog Post: South Korea’s New AI Framework Act: A Balancing Act Between Innovation and Regulation ( link) ●FPF APAC Policy Brief: Update on Japan’s Bill on the Promotion of Research and Development and the Utilization of AI-Related Technologies ( link)