Press Releases

March 10, 2025 — Singapore Management University (SMU) and the Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen collaboration in data governance, privacy, and emerging technology regulation across the Asia-Pacific region.  By combining SMU’s expertise in digital law with FPF’s global leadership in data protection, privacy and emerging technology […]

To highlight the wide range of current use cases for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education and future possibilities and constraints, the Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) today released a new infographic, Artificial Intelligence in Education: Key Concepts and Uses. While generative AI tools that can write essays, generate and alter images, and engage with students […]

For some, it may have come as a surprise that the first existential legal challenges large language models (LLMs) faced after their market launch were under data protection law, a legal field that looks arcane in the eyes of those enthralled by novel Artificial Intelligence (AI) law, or AI ethics and governance principles. But data protection law […]

The Future of Privacy Forum’s 15th Annual Privacy Papers for Policymakers Award Recognizes Influential Privacy Research February 3, 2025 — Today, the Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) — a global non-profit focused on data protection headquartered in Washington, D.C. — announced the winners of its 15th annual Privacy Papers for Policymakers (PPPM) Awards. The PPPM […]

In 2024, lawmakers across the United States introduced more than 700 AI-related bills, and 2025 is off to an even quicker start, with more than 40 proposals on dockets in the first days of the new year. In Washington D.C., a post-election reshuffle presents unique opportunities to address AI issues on a national level, with […]

As AI models and systems become more widespread and powerful, FPF’s report finds many organizations  are taking a four-step approach to managing potential risks With growing focus from policymakers and regulators on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) systems, and as organizations strive to responsibly use AI systems, organizations are increasingly embracing AI impact assessments […]

November 26, 2024 — This week, the Future of Privacy Forum (FPF), a global non-profit focused on data protection, privacy,  and emerging technologies, hosted the second annual Japan Privacy Symposium with support from S&K Brussels LPC and in cooperation with the Personal Information Protection Commission of Japan (PPC) and the Japan DPO Association.  This event, […]

Update February 25, 2025: FPF no longer coordinates the MAP-WG.  Please read here for more information. The Multistate AI Policymaker Working Group (MAP-WG) is convened by FPF to help state lawmakers from more than 45 states to collaborate on emerging technologies and related policy issues. OCTOBER 21, 2024 — In the lead-up to the 2025 […]

FPF’s “Data and the Connected Vehicle” Demystifies Connected Car Ecosystem as Policymakers Look to Regulate SEPT. 16, 2024 — Vehicle technologies are evolving rapidly, in every facet of the system, from safety features to entertainment, and occupant convenience. Many of these new features are enabled by the collection of driver and occupant data – and […]

Future of Privacy Forum Award Elevates Privacy Research to Inform Policy Discussion September 9, 2024 —The Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) invites scholars and authors with an interest in privacy issues to submit finished papers to be considered for its 15th annual Privacy Papers for Policymakers (PPPM) Awards.  The award provides privacy and data protection […]