Student Privacy Pledge
ABOUT THE PLEDGE As of April 25, 2025, the Future of Privacy Forum has retired the Student Privacy Pledge previously hosted at studentprivacypledge.org. After ten years, FPF retired this program in response to the changing technological and policy landscape regarding education technology (edtech). We are maintaining a public list of Pledge signatories through July 31, 2025. Read […]
FPF Holiday Gift Guide for AI-Enabled, Privacy-Forward AgeTech
On Cyber Monday, giving supportive technology to an older loved one or caregiver is a great option. Finding the perfect holiday gift for an older adult who values their independence can be a challenge. This year, it might be worth exploring the exciting world of AI-enabled AgeTech. It’s not only gadgets; it’s also about giving […]
GPA 2025: AI development and human oversight of decisions involving AI systems were this year’s focus for Global Privacy regulators
The 47th Global Privacy Assembly (GPA), an annual gathering of the world’s privacy and data protection authorities, took place between September 15 and 19, 2025, hosted by South Korea’s Personal Information Protection Commission in Seoul. Over 140 authorities from more than 90 countries are members of the GPA, and its annual conferences serve as an […]
FPF ANPR Comment 10 17_submitted
1 1350 Eye Street NW, Suite 350, Washin gton, DC 20005 | 202 -768 -8950 | fpf.org October 17 , 202 5 Via Electronic Submission Acting Director Russell Vought Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 1700 G Street, NW Washington, DC 20552 Re: Comments on Personal Financial Data Rights Reconsideration (Docket No. CFPB – 202 5–0037 ) […]
Understanding the New Wave of Chatbot Legislation: California SB 243 and Beyond
As more states consider how to govern AI-powered chatbots, California’s SB 243 joins New York’s S-3008C as one of the first few enacted laws governing companion chatbots and stands out as the first to include protections tailored to minors. Signed by Governor Gavin Newsom this month, the law focuses on transparency and youth safety, requiring […]
Rethinking Personal Data: The CJEU’s Contextual Turn in EDPS vs. SRB
Author: Cédric Burton The following is a guest post to the FPF blog authored by Cédric Burton, Partner and Global Co-Chair Data, Privacy and Cybersecurity, Wilson Sonsini Brussels. The guest post reflects the opinion of the author only and does not necessarily reflect the position or views of FPF and our stakeholder communities. FPF provides […]
FPF_CCPA Regulations Issue Brief
Comparison Chart: Risk Assessment (DPIA) Requirements in California, Colorado, and the EU California Colorado EU FPF Analysis: CA v. CO References California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.185, subd. (a)(15) Colorado Privacy Act (CPA) Colo. Rev. Stat. § 6-1-1309 General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Article 35 This comparison chart focuses on the […]
California’s SB 53: The First Frontier AI Law, Explained
California Enacts First Frontier AI Law as New York Weighs Its Own On September 29, Governor Newsom (D) signed SB 53, the “Transparency in Frontier Artificial Intelligence Act (TFAIA),” authored by Sen. Scott Wiener (D). The law makes California the first state to enact a statute specifically targeting frontier artificial intelligence (AI) safety and transparency. […]
The State of State AI: Legislative Approaches to AI in 2025
State lawmakers accelerated their focus on AI regulation in 2025, proposing a vast array of new regulatory models. From chatbots and frontier models to healthcare, liability, and sandboxes, legislators examined nearly every aspect of AI as they sought to address its impact on their constituents. To help stakeholders understand this rapidly evolving environment, the Future […]
Call for Nominations: 16th Annual Privacy Papers for Policymakers Awards
The 16th Privacy Papers for Policymakers call for submissions is now open until October 30, 2025. FPF’s Privacy Papers for Policymakers Award recognizes leading privacy research and analytical scholarship relevant to policymakers in the U.S. and internationally. The award highlights important work that analyzes current and emerging privacy issues and proposes achievable short-term solutions or […]