The African Union’s Continental AI Strategy: Data Protection and Governance Laws Set to Play a Key Role in AI Regulation
By Chuma Akana, Former FPF Global Privacy Summer Fellow and Mercy King’ori, FPF Policy Analyst, Global Privacy The African Union (AU) Executive Council, composed of representatives of the 55 African Member States, approved the highly anticipated AU AI Continental Strategy (the Strategy) in July 2024. The adoption of the Strategy follows a period of stakeholder […]
Navigating Digital Safety: Exploring Security and Trust in Online Spaces for Young Australians
Join us for another event in a series on privacy, security, and online safety for young people in Australia. Navigating Digital Safety: Exploring Security and Trust in Online Spaces for Young Australians, takes place online and in-person on Wednesday, November 27, 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Australian Eastern Daylight Time. As technology evolves, so do […]
FPF Training Program 2024 – FAQs
fpf training program faqs The Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) brings the public training sessions on a variety of topics in AdTech, AI & Machine Learning, Data Privacy, and more – all led by industry experts. Please view our most commonly-asked questions so you are prepared and know the details and policies of our program […]
U.S. Legislative Trends in AI-Generated Content: 2024 and Beyond
Standing in front of the U.S. flag and dressed as Uncle Sam, Taylor Swift proudly proclaims that you should vote for Joe Biden for President. She then wants you to vote for Donald Trump in a nearly identical image circulated by former President Trump himself. Both the images, and the purported sentiments, are fabricated, the […]
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Synthetic Content: Exploring the Risks, Technical Approaches, and Regulatory Responses
Today, the Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) released a new report, Synthetic Content: Exploring the Risks, Technical Approaches, and Regulatory Responses, which analyzes the various approaches being pursued to address the risks associated with “synthetic” content – material produced by generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools. As more people use generative AI to create synthetic content, […]
Out, Not Outed: Privacy for Sexual Health, Orientations, and Gender Identities
Co-authored by: Judy Wang (FPF Intern), Jeter Sison (FPF Intern), Jordan Wrigley (FPF Data and Policy Analyst, Health & Wellness) On National Coming Out Day, it’s important to recognize that Coming Out is a right of passage for many LGBTQ+ individuals and a decision that they should be empowered to make for themselves. Protections for […]
Global Communications Manager
Reports to: Communications Director Location: Strong preference for candidates located in Washington, DC or Brussels. Candidates must have the right to work in the country where they are based. Salary Range: Manager $63,569 – $95,353 The Future of Privacy Forum (FPF), a dynamic global nonprofit organization that serves as a catalyst for privacy scholarship and advancing […]
FPF Submits Comments to Inform New York Children’s Privacy Rulemaking Processes
At the end of the 2024 legislative session, New York State passed a pair of bills aimed at creating heightened protections for children and teens online. One, the New York Child Data Protection Act (NYCDPA), applies to a broad range of online services that are “primarily directed to children.” The NYCDPA creates novel substantive data […]
Regulatory Strategies of Data Protection Authorities in the Asia-Pacific Region: 2024, and Beyond
The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region has emerged as a dynamic and rapidly evolving landscape for data protection regulation. As digital economies flourish and cross-border data flows intensify, data protection authorities (DPAs) across the region are grappling with complex challenges posed by technological advancements, changing business practices, and evolving societal expectations regarding privacy. This Report provides a […]