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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EU proposes Article 88c/88bis to allow unrestricted AI use of personal data
If adopted, the proposal would dramatically weaken EU data‑protection rights by granting AI firms blanket access to personal data.
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How to limit Siri AI access in iOS 27
The article explains how iOS 27’s Siri AI expands data access and provides step‑by‑step controls for users to protect their privacy.
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EFF warns that cloud TEEs undermine end‑to‑end encryption in messaging apps
The article highlights a privacy risk where AI features offload encrypted messages to cloud TEEs, weakening end‑to‑end encryption protections.
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EPIC sues Trump administration over State Citizenship Lists program
The lawsuit seeks to halt a federal voter‑data program that could undermine election integrity and privacy ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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California SB 976 restricts teen social media feed recommendations, challenged as unconstitutional
The law could reshape how platforms deliver content to minors, raising significant free speech and parental consent issues.
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CNIL outlines its status, organization and sanction powers
The notice details CNIL’s enforcement authority and the maximum GDPR fines, important for data protection compliance.
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CNIL plenary agenda includes draft decrees on prison camera use, Apple ATT, and data collection in real‑estate rentals
The agenda signals upcoming regulatory scrutiny of surveillance technology, app tracking, and data collection practices in France.
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FleetCor to Pay $100M to Settle FTC Administrative Action Over Unauthorized Fuel Card Fees
The settlement enforces FTC rules against deceptive fee practices that affect small businesses.
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NY Attorney General urges workers to file whistleblower complaints on unsafe AI development
The guidance signals heightened enforcement focus on AI safety and data security in New York, prompting insider reporting.
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EU AI Board discusses AI Act implementation and publishes Action Plan on cybersecurity and AI
The meeting signals EU progress on AI governance, linking AI Act enforcement with a new cybersecurity‑AI action plan.
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Supreme Court ruling allows Arizona mail ballots to proceed as usual
The decision impacts voting procedures and raises privacy concerns over potential bulk data collection by DHS.
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EPIC report: Data brokers sell personal data to Disney, GM, insurers and banks
The piece underscores the privacy risks of an underregulated data‑broker market that trades personal data without meaningful consent.
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EPIC report finds companies hinder personal data access under state privacy laws
The report highlights enforcement challenges in state privacy regimes as companies resist data‑access requests.
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EFF appoints former White House official Alexander Macgillivray to Board of Directors
Macgillivray's AI policy background may shape EFF's future work on AI governance and privacy rights.
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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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Kenya publishes new guidance on cross‑border data transfers
The guidance signals stricter requirements for international data flows from Kenya, affecting multinational organisations’ transfer mechanisms and compliance programs.
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Supreme Court hears challenge to DHS/SSA upgrades to SAVE database
The case could limit DHS’s use of the SAVE system for citizenship verification, reinforcing federal privacy protections.
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EPIC senior counsel warns of privacy risks in unproven health technologies
Highlights privacy concerns in emerging health tech, urging companies to address trust and data protection.
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California legislature passes three AI employment bills pending Governor's signature
These bills aim to curb AI-driven employment decisions and surveillance, enhancing employee protections and transparency.
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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 sues DHS over expansion of SAVE voter eligibility program
The suit raises significant privacy and constitutional concerns about the government’s use of immigration data for voter eligibility checks.
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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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EU Commission to propose EU-wide minimum age for social media, linked to Digital Fairness Act
The upcoming proposal could set EU‑wide age limits for minors on social platforms, reshaping platform design and advertising practices.
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.