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 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.
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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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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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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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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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Data Protection Commission issues €645,000 fine and compliance orders against HSE
The enforcement action underscores GDPR accountability for health data custodians in Ireland.
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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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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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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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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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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.
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.