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1. Introduction Within an evolving digital landscape, several African jurisdictions have proposed a variety of reforms to existing and novel legal frameworks that regulate the processing of personal data, and the development and deployment of new technologies. Across the continent, there is a growing consensus among legislators on the need to create a regulatory environment […]

RETR O SP EC TIV E U S PO LIC Y U .S . Priv a cy Enfo rc e m en t in 2 0 25 U .S . Le g is la tio n & Reg ula tio n F eb ru ary 20 26 A uth o re d By: Jo rd […]

RETR O SP EC TIV E U S PO LIC Y U .S . Priv a cy Enfo rc e m en t in 2 0 25 U .S . Le g is la tio n & Reg ula tio n F eb ru ary 20 26 A uth o re d By: Jo rd […]

Co-authored by FPF Communications Intern Celeste Valentino with contributions from FPF Global Communications Manager Joana Bala This year, FPF continued to broaden its footprint across priority areas of data governance, further expanding activities across a range of cross-sector topics, including AI, Youth, Conflict of Laws, AgeTech (seniors), and Cyber-Security. We have engaged extensively at the local […]

ANATOMY OF A STATE COMPREHENSIVE PRIVACY LAW Charting the Legislative Landscape DECEMBER 2025 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. Learn more about FPF by visiting fpf.org. Jordan Francis Senior Policy Counsel, Future […]

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 […]

Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA 2.0”) Unofficial redline comparison of: Title II – COPPA 2.0 1. Children?s Online Privacy Protection Act Existing statutory text , 15 U.S.C. 91 , et seq. Black, unadorned text. to 2. S.836 Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act as re-introduced in the U.S. Senate 4 March […]

4 I S SU E BRIE F GLO BA L C ro ss-B ord er Data Flo w s in Afr ic a : E xa m in in g Polic y Appro ach e s an d P ath w ays to Reg ula to ry In te ro pera b il it y […]

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 the […]

By FPF Communications Intern Celeste Valentino Earlier this month, FPF participated at the IAPP’s annual Global Privacy Summit (GPS)  at the Convention Center in Washington, D.C. The Summit convened top privacy professionals for a week of expert workshops, engaging panel discussions, and exciting networking opportunities on issues ranging from understanding U.S. state and global privacy […]