Montana, California, Connecticut, and Colorado are the first states to target “neural data.” On the FPF blog, we unpack how each law defines it and why it matters.

We are excited to launch a new FPF member benefit: complimentary trainings. FPF members can join us on Sept 22 for a live course about De-Identification w/ Rob van Eijk. Login to your Member Portal account & join the FPF Training community to learn more!.

Always curious and full of energy, Beagles turn every walk into an adventure 🐾🎉.

Join this Friday at 12 pm ET for a #LinkedinLive on top takeaways from Healthline with FPF CEO @JulesPolonetsky, Richy Glassberg, CEO of Safeguard Privacy, Jordan Wrigley, FPF Data and Policy Analyst, and @andyhepburn, General Counsel, Safeguard Privacy.

#ICYMI: Last month, FPF APAC was on the ground at #PDPWeek2025 in Singapore, participating in panels and roundtables and leading exclusive sessions on privacy, AI, and data governance. 🔗 Read the full recap: #PDPWeek #AI #Data #APAC #Singapore.

Conversational AI systems are evolving & can now personalize a user’s experience and take on a distinct personality. Yet, personality & personalization in AI systems pose unique uses, benefits & risks. Read more about these risks in part two of our series:

What are AI regulatory sandboxes and why do they matter? A recent blog breaks down where they’re being used, how they work, and what policymakers should consider next.

#NEW: Across the U.S., several states are beginning to regulate the use of algorithms and personal data to set consumer prices, known as “data-driven pricing.” FPF’s new blog explores this trend and its impact.

Conversational AI is evolving, but what's the difference between personalization (tailored to your data) & personality (human-like traits and behaviors)? A new FPF blog series unpacks these two key trends.

📍On July 17, 2025, FPF hosted the second in a series of virtual Technologist Roundtables on Key Issues in AI and Privacy for data protection regulators and policymakers around the globe, focusing specifically on machine unlearning.

🚨 #FPFBookClub: Join next Tuesday, 8/26 at 9am ET for a #LinkedInLive with FPF Data and Policy Analyst Jordan Wrigley, and Prof Simon Chesterman, author of Artifice, as they discuss his recent novel and the future of AI.

#ICYMI: Privacy-Enhancing Technologies (PETs) allow the use of data while still preserving individual privacy. FPF co-hosted an event with the @mozilla Foundation, inviting experts to share how these technologies are being implemented and adopted.

#NEW: As of July 2025, four states have passed laws regulating “neural data,” with each defining it differently. But defining “neural data” for the purpose of regulation raises a number of challenges. Learn more on the FPF blog.

🌏#NEW: Last month, FPF APAC was active during #PDPWeek2025 in Singapore, co-hosting, moderating, and leading key sessions on #AIgovernance, #DigitalTrust and #CrossBorderData. ✅ AI in practice.✅ Trust as a must.✅ Interoperable data flows.

🌏On ASEAN Day (Aug 8), our APAC team highlights the region's digital growth and key opportunities: strengthening digital trust, boosting data flows, and shaping AI governance. ASEAN’s future is built on collaboration and innovation. What are your thoughts? #ASEAN #Privacy #AI

FPF is accepting applications for the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 Hannah Schaller Memorial Internship by @ZwillGen. This internship allows law students the opportunity to receive hands-on experience working directly with FPF Policy staff:

#NEW: In April, FPF and the @mozilla Foundation co-hosted an all-day workshop exploring how Privacy-Enhancing Technologies (PETs) are being adopted and their intersection with data protection laws. Explore the featured use cases and event highlights now.

Japan’s AI Promotion Act aims to make the country the world’s “most AI-friendly”. The Act assigns roles to multiple stakeholders to shape Japan’s AI future:.🔹 Government.🔹 Private Sector.🔹 Academia.🔹 Local Communities .🔹 Citizens.

#NEW: As AI grows more complex, regulatory sandboxes may offer a way to test innovation with fewer barriers. FPF’s latest blog explores where, when, and how sandboxes work best for AI oversight. Read more:

How are #GDPR, the #AIAct, and EU digital regulation evolving?.Join policymakers, academics, industry experts & civil society at the #BrusselsPrivacySymposium on 14 October 2025 to explore the future of data protection and digital governance. @BPrivacyHub.

Caught in the middle of a political battle, @BlackRock reaffirmed its focus is helping millions of Americans save for retirement. They warned that injecting politics from either side risks undermining financial performance.

🚨Today, July 31, Minnesota’s new privacy law takes effect. FPF’s Jordan Francis breaks down what sets the MN Consumer Data Privacy Act (MNCDPA) apart from profiling rights to protections for small businesses. Read the breakdown: