FPF Hosted a CPDP 2021 Panel on US Privacy Law: The Beginning of a New Era
By Srivats Shankar, FPF Legal Intern For the 14th annual Computers, Privacy and Data Protection conference, which took place between 27 and 29 January, 2021, FPF hosted a panel of experts to discuss “US Privacy Law: The Beginning of a New Era”, whose recording has just been published. The panel was moderated by Dr. Gabriela […]
Events and Communications Assistant, Youth & Education Privacy
Job Title Events and Communications Assistant, Youth & Education Privacy About UsThe Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) is a non-profit organization that serves as a catalyst for privacy leadership and scholarship, advancing principled data practices in support of emerging technologies. The Youth & Education Privacy team advises policymakers, academics, companies, districts, and states on child and […]
India: Massive overhaul of digital regulation, with strict rules for take-down of illegal content and Automated scanning of online content
On February 25, the Indian Government notified and published Information Technology (Guidelines for Intermediaries and Digital media Ethics Code) Rules 2021. These rules mirror the Digital Services Act (DSA) proposal of the EU to some extent, since they propose a tiered approach based on the scale of the platform, they touch on intermediary liability, content moderation, take-down of […]
Russia: New Law Requires Express Consent for Making Personal Data Available to the Public and for Any Subsequent Dissemination
Authors: Gabriela Zanfir-Fortuna and Regina Iminova Amendments to the Russian general data protection law (Federal Law No. 152-FZ on Personal Data) adopted at the end of 2020 enter into force today (Monday, March 1st), with some of them having the effective date postponed until July 1st. The changes are part of a legislative package that […]
Emerging Patchwork or Laboratories of Democracy? Privacy Legislation in Virginia and Other States
Stacey Gray, Pollyanna Sanderson & Samuel Adams In the absence of federal privacy legislation, U.S. states are weighing in. In Virginia, the “Consumer Data Protection Act” (“CDPA”) (HB 2307 / SB 1392) could be signed into law within weeks, and if passed, would take effect on Jan. 1, 2023. If the law passes, it would […]
Policy Fellow, Youth & Education Privacy
The Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) is a non-profit organization that serves as a catalyst for privacy leadership and scholarship, advancing principled data practices in support of emerging technologies. The Youth & Education Privacy team advises policymakers, academics, companies, districts, and states on child and student privacy law and best practices; oversees the Education Privacy […]
CPDP2021 Event Recap: Bridging the Standards Gap
On January 27, 2021, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) hosted a panel at the 14th Annual International Computers, Privacy, and Data Protection Conference (CPDP2021). The theme for this year’s online conference was “Enforcing Rights in a Changing World.” Rob van Eijk, FPF Managing Director for Europe, moderated the panel “Technical Standards Bringing […]
Supporters
Who Supports FPF’s Work? FPF brings together a range of voices from industry, academia, and civil society to support collaboration and ensure the diversity of ideas necessary to advance principled data practices in support of emerging technologies. We value the guidance and contributions of many supporters and stakeholders. We believe varied perspectives contribute to a […]
South Korean Personal Information Protection Commission Announces Three-Year Data Protection Policy Plan
by Jasmine Park On November 24, 2020, the South Korean Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC), the nation’s central administrative agency tasked with protecting the privacy rights of individuals by enforcing the country’s privacy laws, released its revised three-year “Personal Information Protection Master Plan” (‘21-‘23). A wide range of policies that balance both the protection and […]
Membership Manager
Reports toMembership Services Director General OverviewThe Membership Manager is the primary handler of the business relationship between FPF and its commercial financial supporters, as well as providing support to other FPF and affiliate Advisory Board members. Expected to develop personalized knowledge of member and prospective member companies’ activities and engagement with FPF and affiliates, interact […]