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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Proposed Regulation ADTP BRIEF 📋

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Future of Privacy Forum submits comments on Vermont Age-Appropriate Design Code rulemaking

proposed US-VT

The comments aim to shape Vermont’s upcoming rules on minors’ online privacy, influencing how businesses must design and operate digital services for children.

AI governance Children CA AADC
Moderate 48 · Oct 8, 2026 · Future of Privacy Forum
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Court Ruling ADTP BRIEF 🔨

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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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Final Regulation ADTP BRIEF 📜

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California Privacy Protection Agency adopts multiple regulations including Conflict of Interest Code Amendments and Data Broker Registration Fee

published US-CA

Adopted CPPA regulations expand enforcement tools for the CCPA and Delete Act, affecting data brokers and other entities.

AI governance Cybersecurity CCPA/CPRA
Moderate 60 · Sep 28, 2026 · CPPA rulemaking page (change monitor)
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Settlement ADTP BRIEF 🤝

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NY AG secures $2.3M settlement and reforms from Labcorp after data breach

settled US-NY

The settlement forces Labcorp to adopt stronger data‑security and vendor‑risk controls, aiming to protect millions of consumers’ sensitive health information.

Cybersecurity Data governance
High 65 · Sep 24, 2026 · New York Attorney General press releases
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Appeal ADTP BRIEF ↩️

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EPIC files amicus brief urging Third Circuit to uphold Pennsylvania’s Internet Sharing Ban on voter data

appealed US-PA

The filing highlights the importance of state voter‑data privacy protections in the context of ongoing appellate litigation.

Data governance Litigation
Low 26 · Sep 23, 2026 · EPIC
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New Law ADTP BRIEF 🏛️

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California AB 1709, a ban on social media for under‑16, signed into law

signed US-CA

The law restricts minors' access to social media and raises privacy and free‑speech concerns.

Children Data governance
Moderate 41 · Sep 10, 2026 · EFF updates
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