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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Regulatory Guidance ADTP BRIEF 🧭

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EFF and The Trevor Project advise LGBTQ+ individuals to revise shared information for online safety

published WORLD

The guidance helps LGBTQ+ individuals reduce exposure to doxxing and outing risks by improving personal data control and security practices.

Children Cybersecurity
Low 32 · Aug 31, 2026 · EFF updates
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Enforcement Action ADTP BRIEF ⚖️

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EFF and civil groups urge Nottinghamshire Police to halt live facial recognition rollout

announced EU-GB

The call highlights privacy and civil‑rights risks of deploying live facial recognition in public spaces, especially for minors.

Biometric Children
Low 37 · Aug 21, 2026 · EFF updates
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Tech firms privately resist ICE subpoenas seeking user data

announced US

Corporate resistance to ICE subpoenas highlights the role of tech firms in protecting user privacy and First Amendment rights.

Cybersecurity Data governance
Low 35 · Aug 19, 2026 · EFF updates
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Proposed Bill ADTP BRIEF 📝

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US federal age‑verification proposals KIDS Act and KOSA face privacy criticism over ZKP use

proposed WORLD

Proposed age‑verification laws in the US and EU are criticized for privacy and security risks associated with ZKP‑based systems.

Children Cybersecurity
Low 30 · Aug 18, 2026 · EFF updates
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Executive Order ADTP BRIEF 🖋️

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White House issues NSPM to enable private-sector offensive cyber operations against transnational cybercrime

announced US

The NSPM expands private‑sector involvement in offensive cyber operations, creating a federally supervised program to target transnational cybercrime.

Cybersecurity
Low 37 · Aug 18, 2026 · Covington Inside Privacy
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Regulatory Guidance ADTP BRIEF 🧭

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Flock Safety announces optional 7‑day ALPR data retention and other reforms

announced US

The reforms aim to limit how long police can retain vehicle location data, addressing privacy concerns around mass surveillance.

Cybersecurity Data governance
Low 39 · Aug 13, 2026 · EFF updates
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Court Ruling ADTP BRIEF 🔨

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Ninth Circuit rules Perplexity AI’s Comet browser not liable under CFAA

decided US

The ruling limits CFAA liability for AI‑driven web tools, clarifying that developers are not criminally responsible for user‑initiated access.

AI governance Cybersecurity
Low 39 · Aug 4, 2026 · EFF updates
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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.