Center for Information Policy Leadership

What Center for Information Policy Leadership does

The Centre for Information Policy Leadership (CIPL) is a global privacy and data policy think tank operating as a structured center within Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Washington, DC with offices in London and Brussels, CIPL convenes industry leaders, data protection regulators, policymakers, and civil society to shape frameworks for responsible data use. Its activities center on multi-stakeholder dialogues, formal regulatory consultation responses to bodies such as the EDPB, ICO, ANPD, OAIC and the FTC, and policy research on AI governance, the EU AI Act, GDPR, cross-border data flows, children's privacy, and digital markets regulation.

CIPL's core offerings are organized around five products: a Resource Library of publications and consultation responses; an Events and Roundtables program anchored by the Annual Summit; the CIPL Membership Program that provides convening and capacity-building benefits; formal Policy Consultation Responses submitted to regulators globally; and a portfolio of Project Initiatives covering Data Flows, Privacy in the Cloud, Children's Privacy and Safety, Artificial Intelligence, EU AI Act Implementation, Regional Engagement, Financial Services, Privacy Enhancing Technologies, the Digital Markets Act, and U.S. Policy. Outreach is conducted through LinkedIn, Instagram, X/Twitter, a monthly newsletter, a public resource library, and PR/earned media.

CIPL generates revenue exclusively through membership fees under a recurring subscription model, with no published pricing for membership tiers and no external funding rounds disclosed. Its customer base spans global enterprises (member companies that participate in roundtables and contribute to thought leadership), government/regulatory stakeholders (data protection authorities and policymakers), and academia and civil society, with a horizontal segmentation approach. The organization has 11-50 employees, three physical offices, and reported 2023 output of 16 white papers, 15 public consultations, 11 infographics, 38 roundtables/workshops, and 60+ speaking engagements.

Name

Center for Information Policy Leadership

Legal name

Centre for Information Policy Leadership at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

Website

https://informationpolicycentre.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Centre for Information Policy Leadership is a global privacy and data policy think tank operating within Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, convening industry members, regulators, and policymakers across Washington, London, and Brussels. It produces white papers, consultation responses, and roundtables on privacy, AI governance, and cross-border data flows, funded by membership fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Privacy and Data Policy Think Tank Services

NAICS

Public Relations Agencies (54182), Regulation and Administration of Communications, Electric, Gas, and Other Utilities (92613)

akta.pro primary industry

Information Security, Privacy & IT Governance (CISSP CPE, Privacy CE) (EDAAALAL)

Keywords

• Privacy policy research
• Data governance advisory
• Regulatory engagement services
• AI policy consulting
• Policy think tank

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: CIPL operates as a membership-based organization offering membership benefits including access to exclusive Annual Summit events, thought leadership contribution opportunities, and capacity-building workshops with policymakers and regulators globally.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

CIPL is a global privacy and data policy think tank that produces policy research, submits formal consultation responses to data protection authorities, and convenes industry leaders, regulators, and policymakers through membership programs, an Annual Summit, regional roundtables, and a public Resource Library. Hosted within Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, it operates as a membership-based knowledge and convening organization focused on accountable data governance, AI policy, GDPR, children's privacy, and cross-border data flows across Europe, Asia, Latin America, and the US.

Product overview

CIPL is a leading global privacy and data policy think tank that operates as a knowledge and convening organization rather than a software product company. Its offerings consist of: a Resource Library containing publications, papers, reports, and consultation responses; Events including the Annual Summit, roundtables, and workshops; a Membership Program providing access to convening and capacity-building opportunities; Policy Consultation Responses submitted to regulators worldwide; and Project Initiatives focused on specific policy areas including AI, children's privacy, PETs, and cross-border data transfers. These services collectively enable CIPL to shape accountable data governance and promote responsible data use globally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CIPL Membership Program Recurring membership program providing enterprise members with access to the exclusive Annual Summit, thought leadership contribution opportunities, capacity-building workshops, and policy maker education dialogues across Europe, Asia, Latin America, and the US.
• CIPL Project Initiatives Themed research and policy project portfolio covering Data Flows, Privacy in the Cloud, Children's Privacy and Safety, Artificial Intelligence, EU AI Act Implementation, Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs), Digital Markets Act, U.S. Policy, Financial Services, and Regional Engagement, producing white papers, consultation responses, infographics, and roundtables.

Quantifiable outcome

• Published 16 white papers, 15 public consultations, 11 infographics in 2023 alone
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• WeProtect Global AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCIPL partnered with the WeProtect Global Alliance to host a series of multi-stakeholder dialogues on age assurance. The collaboration brought together industry, academia, and civil society to explore global and regional perspectives on age assurance and develop consensus-based principles for legislation.
• IEEE Digital Privacy InitiativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCIPL and IEEE Digital Privacy Initiative co-hosted a roundtable in December 2025 to discuss how internal organizational governance and public policy can together address privacy engineering challenges in AI systems.
• Snap Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSnap Inc. provided conference facilities for CIPL's 'CIPL In Focus' event examining children's online safety challenges held at Snap's headquarters.
• GoogleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCIPL published research by Public First commissioned by Google on the impact of digital advertising on Europe's competitiveness, highlighting how digital advertising supports SMB revenue growth.
• CiscocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCIPL partnered with Cisco's Privacy Center of Excellence on a study exploring business benefits and return on investment (ROI) of Data Privacy Management Programs (DPMPs).
• Bae, Kim & Lee LLCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCIPL partnered with Bae, Kim & Lee LLC on a paper exploring the limitations of consent as a legal basis and advocating for other legal bases such as contractual necessity and legitimate interest.
• Hunton Andrews Kurth LLPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCIPL is the Centre for Information Policy Leadership at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, a leading global law firm. The think tank operates as an integral part of the law firm's privacy and data protection practice.
• CEDIS/IDP (Brazil)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCIPL partnered with CEDIS/IDP on a Joint-Project titled 'Effective Implementation and Regulation Under the New Brazilian Data Protection Law (LGPD)' to facilitate information-sharing and advance constructive LGPD implementation.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP): World's largest privacy professional association with CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM, and CIPT certifications. Both IAPP and CIPL serve as convening bodies for the privacy community, though IAPP focuses on individual practitioner certification while CIPL focuses on organizational and policy engagement with regulators.
• Future of Privacy Forum (FPF): Washington DC-based privacy think tank focused on data protection and emerging technology policy. Both organizations produce white papers, host events, and engage with regulators, though FPF is more academically-oriented while CIPL is industry-led through its law firm affiliation.
• Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT): Non-profit tech policy think tank working on privacy, AI governance, and digital rights. Both engage with regulatory bodies and produce policy research, but CDT takes a more civil-liberties-oriented stance while CIPL facilitates industry-regulator dialogue.
• BSA | The Software Alliance: Trade association representing major software companies on policy issues including privacy, AI, and cybersecurity. Both organizations engage in policy advocacy and consultation responses, though BSA represents specific member companies while CIPL is a broader convening platform.
• Information Technology Industry Council (ITI): Global trade association for the technology industry, advocating on tech policy including privacy, AI, and cybersecurity. Both CIPL and ITI serve as convening bodies for industry-regulator dialogue, with overlapping membership and similar engagement models.
• Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA): International trade association for tech and communications companies. Both organizations engage in policy advocacy on privacy and AI governance, with comparable member bases spanning large tech firms.
• Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC): Public interest research center focused on privacy and civil liberties. Both engage in privacy advocacy and policy research, though EPIC takes a more adversarial stance while CIPL facilitates industry-regulator dialogue and convening.

Regional players

• DigitalEurope: European trade association representing the digital technology industry. Both organizations advocate on digital policy and engage with EU regulators, though DigitalEurope is EU-focused while CIPL has global scope across the US, UK, and EU.

Broad incumbents

• Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP: Global law firm and CIPL's parent organization. Comparable as a legal services provider with leading privacy and data protection practice, but operates on a much larger commercial scale as a full-service law firm rather than a focused policy think tank.

Others

• Hogan Lovells: Global law firm with a leading privacy and cybersecurity practice and active policy engagement. Comparable as a legal services provider with strong regulatory engagement, but operates independently rather than hosting an embedded think tank like CIPL.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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