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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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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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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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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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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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.
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.