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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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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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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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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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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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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ENISA launches Single Reporting Platform for Cyber Resilience Act reporting
The SRP provides a single, EU‑wide tool for manufacturers to meet CRA reporting duties, enhancing coordinated cybersecurity risk management.
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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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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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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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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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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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SEC Investor Advisory Committee to Host Sept. 10 Meeting on AI Technologies and NMS Rules
The SEC is convening a meeting to examine AI’s impact on market integrity, signaling potential future regulatory focus.
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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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EFF urges courts not to expand copyright protections for AI-generated works
The commentary warns that redefining copyright for AI could hinder creative expression and competition.
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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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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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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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Flock Safety announces optional 7‑day ALPR data retention and other reforms
The reforms aim to limit how long police can retain vehicle location data, addressing privacy concerns around mass surveillance.
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EFF states all images are human-generated, with rare AI exceptions
The policy clarifies EFF's stance on AI‑generated imagery, emphasizing human authorship to avoid copyright issues and maintain authenticity.
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Future of Privacy Forum releases updated AI risk assessment framework and best practices for hiring
The updated best practices give organizations concrete guidance to responsibly deploy AI in hiring, mitigating legal and ethical risks.
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.