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 […]
Senior Project Manager, Global Privacy
Position Overview: The Senior Project Manager, Global Privacy, will support the execution of FPF’s global privacy initiatives by coordinating programming across international offices, managing project timelines and event planning, and ensuring smooth cross-functional collaboration. The Project Manager will also provide direct support to the VP for Global Privacy and facilitate coordination between FPF’s Global team and […]
FPF Privacy Papers for Policymakers: A Celebration of Impactful Privacy Research and Scholarship
The Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) hosted its 15th Privacy Papers for Policymakers (PPPM) event at its Washington, D.C., headquarters on March 12, 2025. This prestigious event recognized six outstanding research papers that offer valuable insights for policymakers navigating the ever-evolving landscape of privacy and technology. The evening featured engaging discussions and a shared commitment […]
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 […]
Joana Bala
FPF’s Year in Review 2024
With contributions from Judy Wang, Communications Intern 2024 was a landmark year for the Future of Privacy Forum, as we continued to grow our privacy leadership through research and analysis, domestic and global meetings, expert testimony, and more – all while commemorating our 15th anniversary. Expanding our AI Footprint While 2023 was the year of […]
Insights from the Second Japan Privacy Symposium: Global Data Protection Authorities Discuss Their 2025 Priorities, from AI, to Cross-Regulatory Collaboration
The Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) hosted the Second Japan Privacy Symposium (Symposium) in Tokyo on November 15, 2024. The Symposium brought together leading data protection authorities (DPAs) from around the world to discuss pressing issues in privacy and data governance. The Symposium featured in-depth discussions on international collaboration, artificial intelligence (AI) governance, and the […]
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 […]