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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Court Ruling ADTP BRIEF 🔨

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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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Federal judge blocks Utah's anti-VPN age‑verification law (SB 73) with preliminary injunction

in effect US-UT

The ruling stops Utah's attempt to force worldwide VPN blocking for age‑verification, preserving user privacy and highlighting technical limits of such legislation.

Children Cybersecurity
Low 38 · Oct 1, 2026 · EFF updates
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Regulatory Guidance ADTP BRIEF 🧭

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San Francisco announces new ALPR policy with limited safeguards, no warrant requirement, 30‑day data transfer deadline

announced US-CA

The policy's weak safeguards raise significant privacy concerns over citywide location tracking.

Cybersecurity Data governance
Low 36 · Sep 29, 2026 · EFF updates
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Proposed Regulation ADTP BRIEF 📋

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San Francisco Police Department proposes expanded drone surveillance policy, drawing criticism from EFF

proposed US-CA

The proposed SFPD drone policy could enable widespread surveillance without adequate privacy protections, raising civil liberties concerns.

Cybersecurity Location
Low 32 · Sep 28, 2026 · EFF updates
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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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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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Enforcement Action ADTP BRIEF ⚖️

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Cameras capture alleged vandal in Morristown SafetyStick pilot

announced US-NJ

The incident highlights privacy concerns around pilot surveillance deployments and the need for community oversight.

Cybersecurity Enforcement
Low 28 · Sep 11, 2026 · EPIC
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