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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Settlement codifies Meta's surveillance practices into law as states move to curb ALPR use
The piece highlights emerging legal and policy actions that affect privacy and surveillance technologies in the United States.
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Meta settles lawsuit with 52 US states imposing age‑gating and time limits on under‑18 users
The settlement imposes new restrictions on minors that may curb youth online organizing.
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DOJ partially confirms DHS whistleblower allegations on SAVE voter eligibility program
The action raises significant privacy and constitutional concerns about government use of personal data for voter eligibility.
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EPIC warns sale of Google’s Spirit Air AI worker data lacks private right of action
The lack of a private right of action could hinder enforcement against the sale of employee data for AI training.
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Police misuse ALPR data with frivolous reasons, EFF finds
The report reveals pervasive, undocumented ALPR searches that threaten privacy and civil liberties.
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Cameras capture alleged vandal in Morristown SafetyStick pilot
The incident highlights privacy concerns around pilot surveillance deployments and the need for community oversight.
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Dutch DPA fines Uber €824,990,000 for automated decisions affecting drivers
The fine underscores strict GDPR enforcement of automated decision‑making provisions.
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noyb to file injunction against SCHUFA over shadow database
The planned injunction highlights enforcement of EU data‑protection rights against a major credit reference agency.
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AEPD opens investigation into Ministry of Interior report listing journalists and political leanings
The investigation could impact how government bodies handle journalists' personal and political data under GDPR.
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Irish DPC welcomes court conviction of Brown Thomas for ePrivacy breaches
The enforcement action underscores the consequences of non‑compliance with ePrivacy rules for electronic marketing in Ireland.
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EU Commission designates ChatGPT as VLOSE and Reddit, Roblox as VLOPs under DSA
The designations subject the three platforms to heightened DSA compliance requirements, impacting their data handling and AI governance practices.
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Data Protection Commission issues €645,000 fine and compliance orders against HSE
The enforcement action underscores GDPR accountability for health data custodians in Ireland.
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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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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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noyb sends cease‑and‑desist letter to SCHUFA over alleged ‘shadow database’ GDPR violations
The action targets a potential GDPR breach affecting up to 69 million Germans and could lead to a large‑scale class action.
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EFF and civil groups urge Nottinghamshire Police to halt live facial recognition rollout
The call highlights privacy and civil‑rights risks of deploying live facial recognition in public spaces, especially for minors.
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Tech firms privately resist ICE subpoenas seeking user data
Corporate resistance to ICE subpoenas highlights the role of tech firms in protecting user privacy and First Amendment rights.
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EFF report finds mobile ad libraries may leak user location data
The findings raise privacy concerns about location tracking by ad SDKs and underscore the need for stronger safeguards.
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EU Commission begins enforcing AI Act and new transparency rules on 2 August 2026
The enforcement introduces mandatory disclosure obligations for AI systems to curb deception and give users clearer information.
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noyb files GDPR complaint against dict.cc over 1,741‑partner consent banner
The case highlights how mass‑consent banners can breach GDPR’s informed‑consent rule.
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.