Jules Polonetsky — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Serves as CEO of the Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) since 2008, a think tank advancing principled data practices in support of emerging technologies.
Co-founder of the Israel Tech Policy Institute (IPTI), a think-tank for tech policy leadership and scholarship.
Co-editor of the 'Cambridge Handbook on Consumer Privacy.'
Served as Chief Privacy Officer at AOL (2006-2008) and DoubleClick (2000-2002).
Held public office as a New York State Legislator (1994-1997) and New York City Consumer Affairs Commissioner (1998-2000).
Adjunct Professor of AI Law and Policy at William & Mary Law School.
Led the development of the Student Privacy Pledge, endorsed by Barack Obama and committed to by over 350 companies.

Biography

Jules Polonetsky is the Chief Executive Officer of the Future of Privacy Forum (FPF), a Washington, D.C.-based think tank he has led since its founding in 2008.

FPF focuses on advancing responsible data practices in the digital age, serving as a catalyst for privacy leadership and scholarship. Under his leadership, FPF has grown to be supported by over 180 leading companies and foundations, alongside an advisory board of top privacy academics and advocates.