Yearly Recap: FPF's Milestones of 2024

Yearly Recap: FPF's Milestones of 2024

The Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) has been at the forefront of AI-related discussions and policy-making in 2024. Here are some key highlights of their work:

1. Regulatory Analysis and Recommendations: FPF analysed recent regulatory and self-regulatory actions related to youth privacy in immersive spaces, and compared genetic privacy laws from various states to FPF's Best Practices for Consumer Genetic Testing Services. They also submitted comments to the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) on the proposed General Application and Implementation Directive (GAID).
2. Policy Reports and Publications: FPF produced a new report on confidential computing and its sectoral applications and policy considerations. They also released a checklist and policy brief designed specifically for K-12 schools to help them vet generative AI tools for compliance with student privacy laws. Additionally, FPF published a breakdown of bills related to children's online safety and a two-page fact sheet overview of The Council of Europe's Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy, and the Rule of Law (Framework Convention on AI).
3. Workshops and Panels: FPF hosted a "Deploying AI Systems" workshop with wide participation from students, privacy lawyers, companies, and regulators globally. They also organized a panel on the adoption and deployment of privacy-enhancing technologies in Latin America.
4. Legislative Engagement: FPF engaged with state policies and ethical considerations of AI in sectors such as healthcare, as seen in webinars held in 2024 surrounding AI ethics, digital equity, and privacy policies. They also advocated for transparency in automated decisions, privacy-first defaults, and regulatory innovations like sandboxes, as exemplified by France's 2024 regulatory sandbox approach with generative AI.
5. International Collaboration: FPF's Asia-Pacific office actively participated in 2025 discussions on AI, digital trust, and cross-border data transfers, including panels on Australia's Privacy Act reforms effective in 2024. They also participated in Personal Data Protection Week 2024 organized by the Personal Data Protection Commission of [Country].
6. Awards and Recognition: FPF presented the Government of [Country] with the inaugural Global Responsible AI Leadership Award.
7. New Initiatives: FPF launched the FPF Center for Artificial Intelligence in 2024, the Privacy-Enhancing Technologies (PETs) Research Coordination Network (RCN), and the Research Coordination Network (RCN) for Privacy-Preserving Data Sharing and Analytics.
8. Partnerships: FPF grew its presence in Australia by co-hosting an online discussion on Privacy, Security, and Online Safety for Young People in Australia with the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI). They also received a sub-award on the National Science Foundation (NSF) SafeInsights project.
9. Policy Analysis: FPF detailed the complex policy, legal, and technical challenges posed by California's AB 1008. They also provided a comprehensive analysis of strategy documents and key regulatory actions of the DPAs in 10 jurisdictions in the Asia-Pacific region.
10. Engagement in High-Level Discussions: FPF continues to engage in high-level discussions and projects, including facilitating privacy thought leadership home and abroad.

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1. The Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) actively promotes trust in technology by analyzing regulatory actions pertaining to youth privacy in immersive spaces and comparing them with their best practices for consumer genetic testing services.
2. In 2024, FPF published a report on confidential computing, highlighting sectoral applications, policy considerations, and its importance for schools to comply with student privacy laws when using generative AI tools.
3. FPF organize a workshop on deploying AI systems, attracting global participation from students, privacy lawyers, companies, and regulators, as well as a panel on the adoption and deployment of privacy-enhancing technologies in Latin America.
4. FPF advocates for transparency in automated decisions, privacy-first defaults, and innovative regulations like sandboxes, as demonstrated by France's 2024 approach to generative AI.
5. FPF's Asia-Pacific office collaborates on AI, digital trust, and cross-border data transfers discussions, participating in panel discussions on Australia's Privacy Act reforms and Personal Data Protection Week organized by the Personal Data Protection Commission.
6. In 2024, FPF presented the Government of [Country] with the inaugural Global Responsible AI Leadership Award for their contributions to AI ethics, digital equity, and privacy policies.
7. FPF aimed to expand their influence and expertise by launching the FPF Center for Artificial Intelligence, the Privacy-Enhancing Technologies (PETs) Research Coordination Network, and the Research Coordination Network for Privacy-Preserving Data Sharing and Analytics in 2024.
8. FPF strengthened its partnerships by co-hosting discussions on privacy, security, and online safety for young people in Australia with the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) and receiving a sub-award on the National Science Foundation (NSF) SafeInsights project.
9. FPF provided a comprehensive analysis of California's AB 1008 policy, aiming to shed light on the complex policy, legal, and technical challenges it poses.
10. FPF remains involved in high-level discussions and projects, facilitating privacy thought leadership at home and abroad, maintaining a strong presence in the global conversation around AI, network, research, technology, legislation, and policy.
11. To stay updated on FPF's work in education, science, health-and-wellness, finance, and lifestyle, subscribing to their monthly briefing and following their social media accounts on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram is recommended
12. FPF's resources and initiatives aim to promote global security, compliance regarding data privacy, transparency, and mobility, ensuring a safer, more equitable, and responsible future for all, as they continue striving towards their mission in 2025 and beyond.

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