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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CNIL agenda includes review of draft decrees on automated personal data processing and authorizations for health data studies
The agenda signals upcoming CNIL scrutiny of new automated data processing initiatives affecting law‑enforcement and health research.
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Texas bans state funding for ALPRs; Florida orders removal of highway ALPRs
These executive actions curb state‑funded automated license plate reader surveillance, limiting location data collection on drivers.
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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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Federal judge finds DoD retaliation against Anthropic unlawful under First Amendment
The ruling underscores the legal limits on government retaliation against AI companies that refuse to support mass surveillance, impacting privacy and AI governance.
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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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Austrian Supreme Court rules CRIF’s use of address‑publisher data for credit scoring violates GDPR purpose limitation
The decision clarifies GDPR purpose‑limitation obligations for credit scoring, paving the way for a consumer class action in Austria.
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California Assembly Bill 1709 passed, bans social media recommendation features for users under 16
The bill could force platforms to collect more personal data from minors while restricting their access to online speech.
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EFF guide on doxxing incident response and digital footprint protection
Provides practical privacy and security measures to help victims mitigate and respond to doxxing campaigns.
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Five US states enact location privacy laws banning sale of precise geolocation data
The enactment creates baseline protections for location data while highlighting enforcement gaps that could limit effectiveness.
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EFF and The Trevor Project advise LGBTQ+ individuals to revise shared information for online safety
The guidance helps LGBTQ+ individuals reduce exposure to doxxing and outing risks by improving personal data control and security practices.
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EFF and allies recommend new privacy safeguards to protect Brazil's electoral integrity
The recommendations aim to use privacy law enforcement to reduce manipulative political content and protect democratic processes.
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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 and ACLU sue San Jose Police over warrantless ALPR searches
The case could shape legal standards for location‑data surveillance by law enforcement across California.
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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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French Constitutional Council strikes down law banning social media for under‑15s
The ruling blocks a privacy‑invasive age‑verification regime and sets a precedent for similar restrictions in Europe.
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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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PDPC publishes Advisory Guidelines on Personal Data in Generative AI at Singapore Data Festival
The new PDPC guidance updates consent and notification requirements for AI, shaping how organizations handle personal and biometric data in Singapore.
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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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US federal age‑verification proposals KIDS Act and KOSA face privacy criticism over ZKP use
Proposed age‑verification laws in the US and EU are criticized for privacy and security risks associated with ZKP‑based systems.
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New Jersey Governor signs Fair Price Protection Act prohibiting surveillance pricing of groceries
The FPPA creates the first statewide prohibition on algorithmic price discrimination for food, expanding consumer privacy protections.
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Colorado governor signs SB 26-189, revising AI Act to regulate ADMT in employment
The law creates new notice, disclosure, and remediation obligations for employers using AI in hiring, promotion, and termination decisions.
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French Constitutional Council strikes down law banning under‑15s from social media
The ruling halts a major child‑protection measure, affecting age‑verification requirements and privacy protections for minors on social platforms.
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.