Regulatory Watch
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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CNIL hosts 2nd Rencontres Informatique & Libertés on connected glasses and data‑sanctions
The conference highlights emerging privacy challenges of wearable tech and the increasing enforcement activity of the CNIL.
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Italian DPA fines IQVIA €7 million for unlawful processing of patients’ health data
The fine highlights enforcement of GDPR obligations for health data controllers and underscores the need for proper legal bases, transparency, and impact assessments.
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Commission holds special meeting of Scientific Panel on frontier AI safety and risks
The meeting signals EU commitment to strengthen AI governance through scientific input on systemic risk.
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EFF warns age‑verification laws risk excluding people without ID
Age‑verification regimes may protect children but also threaten equal access to information and privacy for people without ID.
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Swedish DPA fines Miljödata approx EUR 160,000 for insufficient security measures
The fine underscores the enforcement of GDPR security obligations for data processors handling large volumes of personal and sensitive data.
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Hellenic DPA fines Ministry and EETAA for data breach
The enforcement action highlights the liability of both controllers and processors for inadequate security and non‑compliant processing agreements under the GDPR.
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CNIL closes injunction against FRANCE TRAVAIL after compliance with data security measures
The closure shows that timely remediation of GDPR security deficiencies can halt additional penalties.
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AEPD publishes second issue of scientific journal “Privacy, Innovation and Technology”
The publication provides expert analysis of GDPR challenges and AI governance, helping practitioners anticipate regulatory impacts of emerging technologies.
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AEPD issues warnings to two Spanish municipalities over AI‑enabled video surveillance projects
The action highlights the need for data‑protection‑by‑design and proportionality when deploying AI‑driven video surveillance in the public sector.
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Future of Privacy Forum urges standardized privacy benchmarks for frontier AI systems
Standardized privacy benchmarks would give concrete, comparable metrics for AI developers and deployers, supporting better privacy protection and regulatory oversight.
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Ecuador orders security expert Ola Bini deported and bans return for 10 years
The case highlights the vulnerability of security researchers to arbitrary state actions, raising concerns for digital rights and cybersecurity practitioners.
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CNIL explains when data‑breach victims can claim compensation under the GDPR
Understanding the CNIL’s guidance helps data‑controllers and processors assess liability and prepare for potential court‑ordered damages.
Source: LiveThreat Regulatory Intelligence, analysed by ADTP. Briefs summarize the linked source and are not legal advice; the linked source is the authority. Dates appear only when the source states them.