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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FTC rescinds 2021 Policy Statement on Breaches by Health Apps and Connected Devices
The FTC's withdrawal of this guidance removes a previously stated compliance expectation for health app and IoT device developers.
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Delaware Governor signs HB 380, amending the DPDPA effective Jan 1 2027
The amendment significantly strengthens privacy protections and expands data‑controller obligations in Delaware.
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Data Protection Commission issues €645,000 fine and compliance orders against HSE
The enforcement action underscores GDPR accountability for health data custodians in Ireland.
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AEPD to host data‑protection session at XX Jornadas STIC on 24 Nov 2026
The AEPD’s participation highlights the growing relevance of privacy and data‑protection in AI‑driven cybersecurity discussions.
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Meta to implement age‑verification framework under $17 B settlement with 52 U.S. states
The settlement imposes extensive age‑verification and data‑retention obligations on Meta, affecting privacy and surveillance of all users.
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EFF guide on doxxing incident response and digital footprint protection
Provides practical privacy and security measures to help victims mitigate and respond to doxxing campaigns.
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EFF and The Trevor Project advise LGBTQ+ individuals to revise shared information for online safety
The guidance helps LGBTQ+ individuals reduce exposure to doxxing and outing risks by improving personal data control and security practices.
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Connecticut AG settles with TaxAct over taxpayer data disclosures via tracking tech
The settlement underscores heightened regulatory scrutiny of third‑party tracking and the handling of financial personal data.
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EFF says Meta settlement expands data collection and limits youth rights
The settlement broadens Meta's data collection and surveillance, raising significant privacy and child‑safety concerns.
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French Constitutional Council strikes down law banning social media for under‑15s
The ruling blocks a privacy‑invasive age‑verification regime and sets a precedent for similar restrictions in Europe.
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PDPC publishes Advisory Guidelines on Personal Data in Generative AI at Singapore Data Festival
The new PDPC guidance updates consent and notification requirements for AI, shaping how organizations handle personal and biometric data in Singapore.
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EFF and civil groups urge Nottinghamshire Police to halt live facial recognition rollout
The call highlights privacy and civil‑rights risks of deploying live facial recognition in public spaces, especially for minors.
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Tech firms privately resist ICE subpoenas seeking user data
Corporate resistance to ICE subpoenas highlights the role of tech firms in protecting user privacy and First Amendment rights.
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US federal age‑verification proposals KIDS Act and KOSA face privacy criticism over ZKP use
Proposed age‑verification laws in the US and EU are criticized for privacy and security risks associated with ZKP‑based systems.
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White House issues NSPM to enable private-sector offensive cyber operations against transnational cybercrime
The NSPM expands private‑sector involvement in offensive cyber operations, creating a federally supervised program to target transnational cybercrime.
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Flock Safety announces optional 7‑day ALPR data retention and other reforms
The reforms aim to limit how long police can retain vehicle location data, addressing privacy concerns around mass surveillance.
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New Jersey enacts Age-Appropriate Design Code (A4015) signed by Governor Sherrill
The NJAADC introduces comprehensive safety‑by‑design rules for minors online, setting a new national benchmark for age‑appropriate design.
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Future of Privacy Forum releases updated AI risk assessment framework and best practices for hiring
The updated best practices give organizations concrete guidance to responsibly deploy AI in hiring, mitigating legal and ethical risks.
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Senate Commerce Committee to vote on four privacy‑invasive bills (KOSA, SCREEN Act, Youth AI Privacy Act, CHATBOT Act)
The proposed bills could impose age‑gating and expanded data collection, affecting privacy and free speech for all internet users.
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Ninth Circuit rules Perplexity AI’s Comet browser not liable under CFAA
The ruling limits CFAA liability for AI‑driven web tools, clarifying that developers are not criminally responsible for user‑initiated access.
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.