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The following is a guest post to the FPF blog by Yeong Zee Kin, the Chief Executive of the Singapore Academy of Law and FPF Senior Fellow. The guest blog reflects the opinion of the author only. Guest blog posts do not necessarily reflect the views of FPF. The phenomenon of memorisation has fomented significant […]

[…] also prescribes skill requirements. A DPO must have knowledge of data protection law and technology, an understanding of the business’s data processing operations, and the ability to promote a data protection culture with integrity. The required skill level depends on the complexity, scale, sensitivity and level of protection required for the data being processed.  […]

[…] advancement but also by a worldwide push to establish new regulatory regimes. In a landmark move, on May 28, 2025, Japan’s Parliament approved the “Act on the Promotion of Research and Development and the Utilization of AI-Related Technologies” (人工知能関連技術の研究開発及び活用の推進に関する法律案要綱) (AI Promotion Act, or Act), making Japan the second major economy in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) […]

[…] to enact a comprehensive consumer privacy law. In 2023, it returned to that law to add heightened privacy protections for minors and for consumer health data. In 2024 and 2025, the Attorney General issued enforcement reports that included recommendations for changes to the law (some of which were ultimately included in SB 1295). Now, […]

On March 4, 2025, Senator Markey reintroduced the Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0), which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation for consideration. COPPA 2.0 would amend the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), initially passed in 1998 to provide protections for teens. On June 25, 2025, the […]

FPF hosted its second annual DC Privacy Forum: Governance for Digital Leadership and Innovation on Wednesday, June 11. Staying true to the theme, this year’s forum convened key government, civil society, academic, and corporate privacy leaders for a day of critical discussions on privacy and AI policy. Gathering an audience of over 250 leaders from […]

[…] Privacy Symposium Welcome Networking Reception » Com pany logo on event webpage with link, located on FPF website »Rec ognition in invitations, event registration site, and on-site promotional materials »Offic ial recognition during program by BPS Leaders »Opp ortunity to provide (1) promotional item and (1) giveaway via QR code at each Delegate’s seat. […]

[…] Privacy Symposium Welcome Networking Reception » Com pany logo on event webpage with link, located on FPF website »Rec ognition in invitations, event registration site, and on-site promotional materials »Offic ial recognition during program by BPS Leaders »Opp ortunity to provide (1) promotional item and (1) giveaway via QR code at each Delegate’s seat. […]

[…] Privacy Symposium Welcome Networking Reception » Com pany logo on event webpage with link, located on FPF website »Rec ognition in invitations, event registration site, and on-site promotional materials »Offic ial recognition during program by BPS Leaders »Opp ortunity to provide (1) promotional item and (1) giveaway via QR code at each Delegate’s seat. […]