Future of Privacy Forum

We’ve extended the deadline for this year’s Privacy Papers for Policymakers Award to November 6! This is your last chance to apply to be considered for this year’s award. Apply today to have your work recognized in front of leading privacy experts and U.S. policymakers. Don't miss the chance to share your research: https://lnkd.in/eZPhBNY

New regulations under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) will take effect in January 2026, imposing new obligations on regulated businesses. FPF’s new issue brief, by Jordan Francis, Senior Policy Counsel for U.S. Legislation, and Justine Gluck, Policy Analyst for AI Policy and Legislation, examines the three new regulatory requirements and their potential compliance challenges and places them in the context of the broader state privacy landscape. 🔗 Click here to check out the new brief and accompanying chart: https://lnkd.in/eqMkvSbX

🚨 We’re #HIRING! FPF is seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Policy Counsel, Youth Privacy, to work on issues at the intersection of youth experiences online and privacy. In this role, you will:  ✔️ Help define FPF's strategic vision on youth data protection. ✔️ Lead independent legal research, analysis, and writing on emerging issues. ✔️ Drive outreach and collaboration with policymakers, civil society, and industry stakeholders. ✔️ Communicate key ideas through public panels, media, and publications. 📍This is a full-time position located in Washington, D.C. J.D. or Master's degree in a related field is required. 🔗 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/eygSFBbd 

🌏 Earlier this month, FPF Managing Director for APAC Josh Lee Kok Thong spoke at IHH HEALTHCARE SINGAPORE’s Cybersecurity and Data Protection Joint Awareness Seminar at Gleneagles Hospital. Josh shared insights on the use of personal data in AI within Singapore’s healthcare context, highlighting how organizations can harness AI responsibly while meeting the Personal Data Protection Act’s obligations. He also discussed Singapore’s broader approach to AI governance, emphasizing transparency, fairness, and a human-centric approach to innovation. It was a meaningful opportunity to engage with IHH’s Data Protectors, senior management, and department heads, and to exchange perspectives on advancing ethical and trustworthy AI in healthcare. #AI #Healthcare #Singapore #DataProtection

#NEW: In this guest blog post, Christopher Kuner, Visiting Fellow at the European Centre on Privacy and Cybersecurity at Maastricht University and FPF Senior Fellow, analyzes recent calls for reform of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) following former Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi’s 2024 report on European competitiveness. Kuner explores how proposed changes could impact the balance between innovation, competitiveness, and the protection of fundamental rights, urging that any reform be evidence-based, transparent, and consistent with EU values. Read the full post here: https://lnkd.in/ex853VjQ #GDPR #DataProtection #Privacy #Policy

🌍 FPF Africa Policy Manager, Mercy King'ori, recently spoke at the Africa AI Stakeholder Meeting in Accra, Ghana (30 Sept – 1 Oct), where she led and contributed to key discussions on AI regulation and data governance across the continent. Highlights included: 🔹 A training session for African DPAs, along with Ridwan Oloyede (Tech Hive Advisory), on how data protection, competition, and consumer protection frameworks intersect with AI governance. 🔹 A fireside chat with DPAs from Nigeria, Cape Verde, Togo, and Ghana, exploring how authorities are addressing the fast-evolving AI landscape. 🔹 A facilitated session on data infrastructure and accessibility for effective AI implementation. We’re proud of Mercy’s leadership in these critical conversations, and we're excited to continue supporting the development of responsible AI governance on the continent. #AI #Africa #DataProtecton

📍On October 27, 2025, join FPF policy experts for a timely training covering the California Privacy Protection Agency’s (CPPA) newly finalized regulations under the CCPA. This session will cover new requirements for automated decision-making technologies (ADMT), cybersecurity audits, and risk assessments. Our experts will walk you through how the CPPA’s rules evolved during the multi-year regulatory process, what compliance obligations businesses now face, and what organizations should know ahead of the January 1, 2026, effective date. Members can access the event live and the training recordings and materials via the FPF Member Portal Training community: https://lnkd.in/dYA9MCWA Visit https://lnkd.in/ep56DBSW to learn about more benefits and services of #FPFMembership. 

Do you have a published privacy paper, research paper, or article from this year that is relevant for policymakers to read? Submit now for the FPF Privacy Papers for Policymakers Award by Oct. 30. The award allows researchers to contribute ideas to the current privacy discussion, inform policymakers about potential solutions, and analyze current and emerging privacy issues. 🏆 Winners will have their work distributed widely: https://lnkd.in/eZPhBNY

🚨#NEW: Beginning in January 2026,  regulated businesses under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) will be subject to new, extensive obligations under updated regulations from the California Privacy Protection Agency: These updated regulations introduce three key requirements for: 1️⃣ Automated Decisionmaking: New notice, opt-out, and access requirements for ADMT making significant decisions concerning consumers. 2️⃣ Risk Assessments: Mandatory for processing that poses a significant risk to consumer privacy. 3️⃣ Cybersecurity Audits: Mandatory for processing that poses a significant risk to consumer security. A new FPF issue brief by Jordan Francis, Senior Policy Counsel for U.S. Legislation, and Justine Gluck, Policy Analyst for AI Policy and Legislation, analyzes these new regulations, focusing on potential compliance challenges and how these requirements compare to other state privacy laws. 🔗 Read now: https://lnkd.in/eqMkvSbX 📅 Save the date for FPF’s October member training! On 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟳 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟮 𝗣𝗠 𝗘𝗧, FPF experts will present a timely training on the California Privacy Protection Agency’s (CPPA) newly finalized regulations under the CCPA. Learn more about this exclusive member benefit in the #FPFMember Portal: https://lnkd.in/dYA9MCWA More details on how to become an #FPFMember here: https://lnkd.in/ep56DBSW