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New laws, rules, guidance, enforcement actions and court decisions in privacy, AI and cybersecurity. Every item links to its primary source.

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Future of Privacy Forum submits comments on Vermont Age-Appropriate Design Code rulemaking

proposed US-VT

The comments aim to shape Vermont’s upcoming rules on minors’ online privacy, influencing how businesses must design and operate digital services for children.

AI governance Children CA AADC
Moderate 48 · Oct 8, 2026 · Future of Privacy Forum
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California Governor signs over 20 AI‑related bills into law

signed US-CA

The new statutes impose broad AI transparency and safety obligations on providers, platforms, attorneys, and healthcare entities in California.

AI governance Children
Moderate 46 · Oct 6, 2026 · Covington Inside Privacy
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Federal judge rejects motion to dismiss social media surveillance lawsuit against Trump administration

decided US-NY

The ruling lets unions challenge a government AI‑driven social media surveillance program that threatens free speech and privacy of noncitizens.

AI governance Cybersecurity
Low 34 · Oct 2, 2026 · EFF updates
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California Governor signs three AI employment laws

signed US-CA

The new statutes impose AI governance, transparency, and privacy obligations on California employers.

AI governance Biometric
Moderate 46 · Oct 2, 2026 · Covington Inside Privacy
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Texas AG Paxton launches investigation into AI data center development on land originally conveyed for park use

announced US-TX

The investigation could halt a private AI data center project that may violate a longstanding public‑park trust, highlighting enforcement of land‑use restrictions in emerging AI infrastructure.

AI governance Enforcement
Low 38 · Sep 28, 2026 · Texas Attorney General news releases
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California Privacy Protection Agency adopts multiple regulations including Conflict of Interest Code Amendments and Data Broker Registration Fee

published US-CA

Adopted CPPA regulations expand enforcement tools for the CCPA and Delete Act, affecting data brokers and other entities.

AI governance Cybersecurity CCPA/CPRA
Moderate 60 · Sep 28, 2026 · CPPA rulemaking page (change monitor)
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NY Attorney General urges Congress to enact AI safety legislation

announced US-NY

The call highlights growing AI safety risks and pushes for federal regulation to protect public safety and national security.

AI governance Cybersecurity
Moderate 44 · Sep 24, 2026 · New York Attorney General press releases
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California SB 1119 signed into law regulating AI chatbots for minors

signed US-CA

California’s new chatbot law sets mandatory safeguards for AI interactions with children, marking a key regulatory step in AI governance.

AI governance Children
Moderate 52 · Sep 23, 2026 · Future of Privacy Forum
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California Gov. Newsom issues executive order on AI governance and safety

announced US-CA

The order signals California’s intent to address immediate AI harms through reporting, oversight, and careful cybersecurity regulation.

AI governance Cybersecurity
Low 34 · Sep 18, 2026 · EFF updates
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NY Attorney General urges workers to file whistleblower complaints on unsafe AI development

announced US-NY

The guidance signals heightened enforcement focus on AI safety and data security in New York, prompting insider reporting.

AI governance Cybersecurity SHIELD Act
Moderate 57 · Sep 17, 2026 · New York Attorney General press releases
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California legislature passes three AI employment bills pending Governor's signature

passed US-CA

These bills aim to curb AI-driven employment decisions and surveillance, enhancing employee protections and transparency.

AI governance Biometric
Moderate 45 · Sep 15, 2026 · Covington Inside Privacy
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California Governor signs AB 2071 and AB 2298 to add digital literacy and cybersecurity to school curricula

signed US-CA

The new laws mandate digital literacy and cybersecurity instruction for students, addressing online safety and privacy.

AI governance Cybersecurity
Low 39 · Sep 11, 2026 · EFF updates
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Delaware Governor signs HB 380, amending the DPDPA effective Jan 1 2027

signed US-DE

The amendment significantly strengthens privacy protections and expands data‑controller obligations in Delaware.

AI governance Biometric FCRA
High 72 · Sep 3, 2026 · Future of Privacy Forum
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California Assembly Bill 1709 passed, bans social media recommendation features for users under 16

passed one chamber US-CA

The bill could force platforms to collect more personal data from minors while restricting their access to online speech.

AI governance Biometric
Moderate 41 · Aug 31, 2026 · EFF updates
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Colorado governor signs SB 26-189, revising AI Act to regulate ADMT in employment

signed US-CO

The law creates new notice, disclosure, and remediation obligations for employers using AI in hiring, promotion, and termination decisions.

AI governance Data governance DPDPA
Moderate 56 · Aug 17, 2026 · Covington Inside Privacy
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