Consent for Processing Personal Data in the Age of AI: Key Updates Across Asia-Pacific
This Issue Brief summarizes key developments in data protection laws across the Asia-Pacific region since 2022, when the Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) and the Asian Business Law Institute (ABLI) published a series of reports examining 14 jurisdictions in the region. We found that while many offer alternative legal bases for data processing, consent remains […]
Updated Conformity Assessments under the EU AI Act: a step-by step guide with the final text of the AI Act
Conformity Assessments under the EU AI Act: A step-by step guide Updated with the final text of the AI Act APRIL 2025 Authors: Andreea Serban, Vasileios Rovilos,* Katerina Demetzou* Editors: Lee Matheson, Gabriela Zanfir-Fortuna, Rob van Eijk, Gulam Chagani, Anastasia Konova, Francesco Saturnino, Alexis Kateifides Copyeditor: Alexander Thompson The authors thank Chuma Akana for his […]
India
The FPF India Team FPF India is led by Josh Lee Kok Thong. The India Team serves as a trusted, neutral advisor on data protection and tech policy, supporting capacity building, regulatory engagement, and global thought leadership. Its work helps shape a nuanced understanding of India’s evolving privacy landscape while contributing to broader efforts around governance, […]
Africa
The FPF Africa Team FPF Africa, led by Mercy King’ori, focuses on fostering responsible data practices, driving innovation, and promoting privacy protections through collaborative partnerships, local expertise, and regionally grounded research to shape Africa’s digital future. Featured FPF Africa Council Membership Join the Future of Privacy Forum (FPF), a leading global non-profit organization shaping privacy […]
South Korea’s New AI Framework Act: A Balancing Act Between Innovation and Regulation
On 21 January 2025, South Korea became the first jurisdiction in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region to adopt comprehensive artificial intelligence (AI) legislation. Taking effect on 22 January 2026, the Framework Act on Artificial Intelligence Development and Establishment of a Foundation for Trustworthiness (AI Framework Act or simply, Act) introduces specific obligations for “high-impact” AI systems […]
Little Rock, Minor Rights: Arkansas Leads with COPPA 2.0-Inspired Law
With thanks to Daniel Hales and Keir Lamont for their contributions. Shortly before the close of its 2025 session, the Arkansas legislature passed HB 1717, the Arkansas Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act, with unanimous votes. As the name suggests, Arkansas modeled this legislation after Senator Markey’s federal “COPPA 2.0” proposal, which passed the […]
FPF_AI_Governance_Behind_the_Scenes_R3_PRINT_-_2025_Update
AI GOVERNANCE BEHIND THE SCENES Emerging Practices for AI Impact Assessments DECEMBER 2024 Daniel Berrick Policy Counsel for Artificial Intelligence, Future of Privacy Forum AUTHORED BY This report benefited from review, recommendations, and contributions from Anne J. Flanagan, Katy Wills, Stacey Gray, Jim Siegl, and Beth Do. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Executive Summary ________________________________________________________________________ ______________ 2 Introduction ________________________________________________________________________ […]