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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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Settlement ADTP BRIEF 🤝

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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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Court Ruling ADTP BRIEF 🔨

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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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New Law ADTP BRIEF 🏛️

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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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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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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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New Law ADTP BRIEF 🏛️

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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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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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Court Ruling ADTP BRIEF 🔨

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US Supreme Court decision undermines EU‑US Data Privacy Framework

decided US

The ruling threatens the legal basis for EU‑US personal data flows, forcing a reassessment of cross‑border transfers.

AI governance Data governance GDPR
Moderate 46 · Jun 29, 2026 · noyb
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Lawsuit Filed ADTP BRIEF 📂

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noyb files lawsuit against Hamburg DPA over inaction on PimEyes biometric data case

filed EU-DE

The suit underscores gaps in GDPR enforcement when controllers operate from third countries and process biometric data.

AI governance Biometric GDPR
Moderate 44 · Apr 30, 2026 · noyb
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Proposed Regulation ADTP BRIEF 📋

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EU Digital Omnibus proposal aims to limit GDPR right of access amid 83.5% non‑compliance

proposed EU

Limiting the right of access would further erode data subject protections despite widespread non‑compliance by companies.

Data governance Privacy GDPR
Moderate 44 · Apr 16, 2026 · noyb
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