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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Meta to implement age‑verification framework under $17 B settlement with 52 U.S. states

announced US

The settlement imposes extensive age‑verification and data‑retention obligations on Meta, affecting privacy and surveillance of all users.

Children Cybersecurity COPPA
Moderate 50 · Sep 1, 2026 · EFF updates
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Austrian Supreme Court rules CRIF’s use of address‑publisher data for credit scoring violates GDPR purpose limitation

decided EU-AT

The decision clarifies GDPR purpose‑limitation obligations for credit scoring, paving the way for a consumer class action in Austria.

AI governance Data governance GDPR
Moderate 43 · Sep 1, 2026 · noyb
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Regulatory Guidance ADTP BRIEF 🧭

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EFF guide on doxxing incident response and digital footprint protection

published US

Provides practical privacy and security measures to help victims mitigate and respond to doxxing campaigns.

Biometric Children
Moderate 51 · Aug 31, 2026 · EFF updates
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Five US states enact location privacy laws banning sale of precise geolocation data

in effect US

The enactment creates baseline protections for location data while highlighting enforcement gaps that could limit effectiveness.

Data governance Legislation MODPA
Moderate 49 · Aug 31, 2026 · EFF updates
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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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EFF and allies recommend new privacy safeguards to protect Brazil's electoral integrity

proposed BR

The recommendations aim to use privacy law enforcement to reduce manipulative political content and protect democratic processes.

AI governance Data governance LGPD
Low 34 · Aug 28, 2026 · EFF updates
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Settlement ADTP BRIEF 🤝

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EFF says Meta settlement expands data collection and limits youth rights

settled US

The settlement broadens Meta's data collection and surveillance, raising significant privacy and child‑safety concerns.

Children Cybersecurity
Moderate 43 · Aug 26, 2026 · EFF updates
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noyb sends cease‑and‑desist letter to SCHUFA over alleged ‘shadow database’ GDPR violations

announced EU-DE

The action targets a potential GDPR breach affecting up to 69 million Germans and could lead to a large‑scale class action.

AI governance Data governance GDPR
Low 39 · Aug 26, 2026 · noyb
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Regulatory Guidance ADTP BRIEF 🧭

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PDPC publishes Advisory Guidelines on Personal Data in Generative AI at Singapore Data Festival

published SG

The new PDPC guidance updates consent and notification requirements for AI, shaping how organizations handle personal and biometric data in Singapore.

AI governance Biometric EU AI Act
Moderate 48 · Aug 25, 2026 · Future of Privacy Forum
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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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Colorado governor signs SB 26-189, revising AI Act to regulate ADMT in employment

signed US-CO

The law creates new notice, disclosure, and remediation obligations for employers using AI in hiring, promotion, and termination decisions.

AI governance Data governance DPDPA
Moderate 56 · Aug 17, 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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New Jersey enacts Age-Appropriate Design Code (A4015) signed by Governor Sherrill

signed US-NJ

The NJAADC introduces comprehensive safety‑by‑design rules for minors online, setting a new national benchmark for age‑appropriate design.

Children Cybersecurity CTDPA
High 68 · Aug 12, 2026 · Future of Privacy Forum
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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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noyb files GDPR complaint against dict.cc over 1,741‑partner consent banner

filed EU-AT

The case highlights how mass‑consent banners can breach GDPR’s informed‑consent rule.

Data governance Enforcement GDPR
Low 37 · Jul 30, 2026 · noyb
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AEPD publishes technical guidance on data accuracy and minimisation in AI processing

published EU-ES

The guidance clarifies how GDPR data‑quality obligations apply to AI, helping organisations balance protection with AI development.

AI governance Data governance
Moderate 48 · Jul 21, 2026 · AEPD (Spain) press releases
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