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 […]
Policy Analyst, Africa
Position Overview: The FPF Global Privacy team is expanding its team in Africa. The policy analyst will play a key role in providing expert privacy and data protection analysis and catalyzing collaboration with industry, policy organizations, academia, and regulators. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about exploring the nuances of privacy and data […]
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 […]
FPF Brussels Privacy Symposium 2024
Brussels Privacy Symposium 2024 Integrating the AI Act in the EU Data Governance Ecosystem Symposium Report Authors: Bianca-Ioana Marcu, Vasileios Rovilos, Andreea Şerban December 2024 BRUSSELS PRIVACY SYMPOSIUM 2024: Integrating the AI Act in the EU Data Governance Ecosystem | December 2024 B The Future of Privacy Forum In Europe, the Future of Privacy Forum […]
FPF’s 2nd Annual Privacy Executives Summit
The 2nd Annual FPF Privacy Executives Summit is a private event taking place in Berkeley, California on September 10-12, 2025 at the Claremont Resort & Club. For those traveling, the Claremont Resort & Club is a 24-minute drive from Oakland International Airport and 45-minutes from San Francisco International Airport. Building on the success of last […]
DC Privacy Forum 2025: Governance for Digital Leadership and Innovation
Please join the Future of Privacy Forum for the second annual DC Privacy Forum: Governance for Digital Leadership and Innovation on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, from 9:00am – 5:00pm ET at the InterContinental Hotel—The Wharf in Washington, D.C. This event will be held live, in person-only. Stay tuned for more details, including the complete agenda and attendee information! The DC Privacy Forum: Governance for Digital […]
16th Annual Advisory Board Meeting 2025
Welcome! This page is your primary source for all 16th Annual Advisory Board Meeting details and resources. Save the date and stay tuned for more information. Planning to attend the Annual Advisory Board Meeting in 2025? Join us for the return of The DC Privacy Forum 2025: Governance for Digital Leadership and Innovation, kicking off […]
FPF AI Governance Framework November 2024
EU AI Act — Governance Architecture and Implementation Framework SUPRANATIONAL LEVEL European Commission (EC) : • Sets Procedures; Operationalizes the risk-based approach; Classification of GPAI; Prohibited Systems; Harmonized Standards & High-Risk Obligations; Information & Transparency; Enforcement activities; Ex-post Evaluation. European AI Office : Ar t. 64 AIA and Commission’s Decision – Composition: Centralized structure within […]