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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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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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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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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ENISA releases NIS360 report showing improved cybersecurity maturity of EU critical sectors
The report tracks implementation of the NIS2 Directive and helps policymakers prioritize resources to boost cyber resilience across the EU.
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.