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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California Legislature passes SB 690 to limit pen register lawsuits under CIPA
The bill removes private rights of action for website pen register claims, potentially affecting many pending lawsuits.
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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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California Governor signs AB 2071 and AB 2298 to add digital literacy and cybersecurity to school curricula
The new laws mandate digital literacy and cybersecurity instruction for students, addressing online safety and privacy.
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Amazon Ring's 'Throw Away the Key Encryption' adds limited privacy but falls short of true end‑to‑end encryption
TAKE improves key handling but does not provide the full privacy protections of end‑to‑end encryption, leaving users vulnerable to law‑enforcement access.
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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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EU Cyber Resilience Act reporting obligations take effect for manufacturers
The EU Cyber Resilience Act now imposes mandatory incident reporting duties on manufacturers, raising compliance requirements for product security.
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California AB 1709, a ban on social media for under‑16, signed into law
The law restricts minors' access to social media and raises privacy and free‑speech concerns.
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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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CNIL guidance on data‑protection obligations under the electronic invoicing reform effective 1 Sept 2026
Practitioners must align invoicing processes with GDPR, ISO‑27001, and eIDAS‑level authentication to avoid breaches and ensure lawful handling of personal data.
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CNIL to examine draft deliberation on finance bill 2027 provisions for online platform content collection for tax purposes
The CNIL's review could shape how personal data from online platforms is collected for fiscal purposes, impacting privacy and surveillance practices.
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CNIL releases Volume 2 of “L’Agence Privacy” to educate adolescents on cybercrime and data privacy
The publication provides a new pedagogical tool to improve privacy awareness among minors.
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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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EU Commission proposes Article 88b for automated privacy signals in Digital Omnibus
The proposal could simplify consent by introducing automated privacy signals, reducing reliance on cookie banners across the EU.
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2015 court ruling requires warrant for police use of stingray devices
The ruling establishes that police need a warrant to deploy stingray technology, protecting privacy rights against warrantless surveillance.
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EFF blog outlines digital sovereignty and its impact on privacy, data control and security
Understanding digital sovereignty is crucial for shaping privacy‑friendly policies and reducing dependence on dominant tech platforms.
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EFF Announces 2026 Award Winners: Access Now, 7amleh, DeFlock, New Media Rights
The award highlights key groups advancing privacy, digital rights, and surveillance accountability worldwide.
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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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FTC rescinds 2021 Policy Statement on Breaches by Health Apps and Connected Devices
The FTC's withdrawal of this guidance removes a previously stated compliance expectation for health app and IoT device developers.
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EFF files FOIA lawsuit against CMS over AI-driven Medicare WISeR program
The case raises critical AI‑governance and health‑care transparency issues for Medicare beneficiaries.
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AEPD launches “Las claves de…” series on privacy and emerging neurotechnologies
The series aims to inform stakeholders about GDPR safeguards for neurodata, highlighting emerging privacy risks of brain‑related technologies.
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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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Delaware Governor signs HB 380, amending the DPDPA effective Jan 1 2027
The amendment significantly strengthens privacy protections and expands data‑controller obligations in Delaware.
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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.
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.