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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Texas AG launches investigation into children's clothing companies over toxic chemicals
The action targets possible chemical hazards in children’s apparel, highlighting consumer‑health risks and corporate accountability.
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EPIC comments on Vermont Attorney General's proposed Age-Appropriate Design Code rules
The comments influence how Vermont will enforce its children‑safety law, shaping privacy‑friendly age verification and design standards.
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Federal judge rejects motion to dismiss social media surveillance lawsuit against Trump administration
The ruling lets unions challenge a government AI‑driven social media surveillance program that threatens free speech and privacy of noncitizens.
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EFF and ACLU demand records from Marin County Sheriff over illegal ALPR data sharing
The action highlights ongoing non‑compliance with California privacy statutes governing ALPR data and pressures the agency to audit and halt unlawful data sharing.
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Federal judge blocks Utah's anti-VPN age‑verification law (SB 73) with preliminary injunction
The ruling stops Utah's attempt to force worldwide VPN blocking for age‑verification, preserving user privacy and highlighting technical limits of such legislation.
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California Court of Appeals affirms dismissal of CEO's anti‑SLAPP suit against journalist
The ruling reinforces anti‑SLAPP protections and platform immunity, safeguarding free‑speech reporting of personal arrest records.
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NY Attorney General releases body‑worn camera footage of minor’s death investigation
The AG’s release of police body‑camera video aims to improve transparency and public confidence in law‑enforcement investigations.
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San Francisco announces new ALPR policy with limited safeguards, no warrant requirement, 30‑day data transfer deadline
The policy's weak safeguards raise significant privacy concerns over citywide location tracking.
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San Francisco Police Department proposes expanded drone surveillance policy, drawing criticism from EFF
The proposed SFPD drone policy could enable widespread surveillance without adequate privacy protections, raising civil liberties concerns.
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Texas AG Paxton launches investigation into AI data center development on land originally conveyed for park use
The investigation could halt a private AI data center project that may violate a longstanding public‑park trust, highlighting enforcement of land‑use restrictions in emerging AI infrastructure.
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EPIC files amicus brief urging Third Circuit to uphold Pennsylvania’s Internet Sharing Ban on voter data
The filing highlights the importance of state voter‑data privacy protections in the context of ongoing appellate litigation.
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New York may ban price discrimination based on income, age, and race
Potential ban on price discrimination could reshape data-driven pricing and privacy practices.
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California Gov. Newsom issues executive order on AI governance and safety
The order signals California’s intent to address immediate AI harms through reporting, oversight, and careful cybersecurity regulation.
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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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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.
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.