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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NY AG secures $2.3M settlement and reforms from Labcorp after data breach
The settlement forces Labcorp to adopt stronger data‑security and vendor‑risk controls, aiming to protect millions of consumers’ sensitive health information.
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SBA seeks comments on modified matching program under Privacy Act
SBA is updating its data‑matching program and inviting feedback, which may affect how personal data are shared between agencies.
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Paramount urges SCOTUS to reject video privacy claim
The Supreme Court case could shape how video service providers handle consumer viewing data and contextual advertising.
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Paramount asks SCOTUS to reject video privacy lawsuit
The case could shape how video service providers handle user viewing data and tracking technologies under U.S. privacy law.
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EPIC asks U.S. District Judge to declare DHS actions unlawful
The filing highlights a privacy challenge to DHS practices that may affect civil liberties.
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Supreme Court hears digital‑privacy case involving Paramount and targeted advertising
The outcome may define whether online video platforms must use privacy‑preserving methods instead of targeted advertising.
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Spanish Data Protection Agency issues warning to company over AI-driven resume screening
The AEPD’s warning highlights GDPR compliance requirements for AI use in recruitment, emphasizing transparency, human control, and risk assessment.
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EPIC files amicus brief urging Third Circuit to uphold Pennsylvania’s Internet Sharing Ban on voter data
The filing highlights the importance of state voter‑data privacy protections in the context of ongoing appellate litigation.
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California SB 1119 signed into law regulating AI chatbots for minors
California’s new chatbot law sets mandatory safeguards for AI interactions with children, marking a key regulatory step in AI governance.
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European Commission proposes EU KIDS Act to strengthen online child protections
The proposal could reshape how online platforms handle children's personal data across the EU.
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Irish Data Protection Commission fines Google €403 million for GDPR violations over location data
The fine underscores strict enforcement of GDPR obligations for large tech firms handling location data.
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EDPB adopts guidelines on GDPR fines and DSA interaction (17 Sep 2026)
The new EDPB guidance clarifies how authorities should levy fines and align DSA obligations with GDPR rules, impacting controllers, processors and digital platforms across the EU.
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EU Commission hosts fifth roundtable on Digital Services Act implementation
The event signals ongoing EU regulator engagement with stakeholders to shape DSA enforcement and address AI and child‑safety risks online.
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WBUR reports driver’s license data appearing on dark web, raising AI‑enabled fraud risks
The exposure of driver’s license images on the dark web creates new AI‑driven identity‑theft threats and endangers vulnerable individuals.
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New York may ban price discrimination based on income, age, and race
Potential ban on price discrimination could reshape data-driven pricing and privacy practices.
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London faces privacy pushback against smart glasses, EPIC warns
Highlights emerging privacy concerns about smart glasses in London, relevant for privacy practitioners.
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EPIC and Consumer Federation issue pamphlet defining surveillance pricing
Civil‑society groups are pushing for clearer rules on personalized pricing by publishing a detailed definition of surveillance pricing.
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Future of Privacy Forum opens nominations for 17th Annual Privacy Papers for Policymakers Awards
The call encourages privacy‑focused scholarship that can directly inform policy development.
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FCC adopts final rule clarifying TCPA “Revoke All” requirements
The FCC’s clarification updates how businesses must handle consumer revocation of consent for TCPA‑covered communications.
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Spanish DPA fines Securitas Direct €100,000 for charging phone line for data subject rights
The enforcement underscores that charging fees for exercising GDPR data subject rights is prohibited.
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ENISA releases 2026 Threat Landscape report highlighting AI-enabled cyber threats and supply‑chain risks
The report informs EU stakeholders of evolving cyber threats, emphasizing the need for heightened vigilance and resilience across digital services.
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D.C. Circuit urged to vacate FAA drone restriction that criminalized recording immigration agents
The outcome could restore First Amendment protections for journalists using drones to document government actions.
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Supreme Court to decide VPPA consumer definition in Salazar v. Paramount Global
The ruling will determine how broadly the VPPA applies to digital video platforms and tracking technologies.
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EU Commission proposes KIDS Act to impose age‑based restrictions and safety‑by‑design for children online
The KIDS Act aims to create EU‑wide, age‑based safeguards and design obligations to protect children’s privacy and safety online.
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.