
Communications Intern
General Overview The Future of Privacy Forum seeks a Communications Intern to support its communications efforts reporting to the Senior Manager of Digital Communications. This is a paid part-time internship position located in Washington, DC. There is flexibility for this internship to be either hybrid or fully remote. Responsibilities Required Qualifications Preferred Qualifications About Us […]

History of the FPF Smart Places Initiative
As of December 31, 2024, the Future of Privacy Forum will retire and no longer support the Smart Places Self-Regulatory Program, including the MAC Address Opt-Out previously hosted at www.smart-places.org. Read on to learn more about the history and the future of this initiative. Brief History of Smart Places The Smart Places Opt-Out and Code […]

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 […]

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 […]

Technologist Roundtable: Key Issues in AI and Data Protection Post-Event Summary and Takeaways
Co-Authored with Marlene Smith, Research Assistant for AI On November 27, 2024, the Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) hosted a Technologist Roundtable with the goal of convening an open dialogue on complex technical questions that impact law and policy, and assisting global data protection and privacy policymakers in understanding the relevant technical basics of large […]
