
FPF Submits Comments to the California Privacy Protection Agency on Proposed Rulemaking
On February 19, the Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) submitted comments to the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) concerning draft regulations governing cybersecurity audits, risk assessments, automated decisionmaking technology (ADMT) access and opt-out rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act. FPF’s comments identified opportunities to bring additional clarity to key elements of the proposed regulations […]

Minding Mindful Machines: AI Agents and Data Protection Considerations
Thank you for the contributions of Rob van Eijk, Marlene Smith, and Katy Wills We are now in 2025, the year of AI agents. In the last few weeks, leading large language model (LLM) developers (including OpenAI, Google, Anthropic) have released early versions of technologies described as “AI agents.” Unlike earlier automated systems and even […]

Brussels Privacy Symposium 2025
SAVE THE DATE! The ninth edition of the Brussels Privacy Symposium will take place on Tuesday, 14 October 2025, jointly presented by the Brussels Privacy Hub of Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) and the Future of Privacy Forum (FPF). The Brussels Privacy Symposium is a global convening of practical, applicable, substantive privacy research and scholarship, bringing […]

What to Expect in Global Privacy in 2025
Next year, in 2026, we will celebrate a decade after the adoption of the GDPR, a law with an unprecedented regulatory impact around the world, from California to Brazil, across the African continent, to India, to China, and everywhere in between. The field of data protection and privacy has become undeniably global, with GDPR-inspired laws […]

Twelve Privacy Investments for Your Company for a Stronger 2025
FPF has put together a list of Twelve Privacy Investments for Your Company for a Stronger 2025 that reflects on new perspectives on the work that privacy teams do at their organizations. We hope there is something here that’s useful where you work, and we’d love to hear other ideas and feedback. Privacy Investments for Your […]

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Five Big Questions (and Zero Predictions) for the U.S. State Privacy Landscape in 2025
In the enduring absence of a comprehensive national framework governing the collection, use, and transfer of personal data, state-level activity on privacy legislation has been on a consistent upward trend since the enactment of the California Consumer Privacy Act in 2018. With all 50 U.S. states scheduled to be in session in 2025, stakeholders are […]

Fundamentals of Online Advertising
Fundamentals of online advertising MARCH 27, 2025 @ 1:00 – 3:00 PM EST FPF is pleased to offer our introduction to Online Advertising course. In today’s digital world, understanding online advertising is becoming more important than ever. To aid in the general knowledge of online advertising methods, strategies, and technologies, the Future of Privacy Forum […]