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California Legislature passes SB 690 to limit pen register lawsuits under CIPA

passed US-CA

The bill removes private rights of action for website pen register claims, potentially affecting many pending lawsuits.

Legislation Privacy
Moderate 45 · Sep 14, 2026 · Covington Inside Privacy
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California AB 1709, a ban on social media for under‑16, signed into law

signed US-CA

The law restricts minors' access to social media and raises privacy and free‑speech concerns.

Children Data governance
Moderate 41 · Sep 10, 2026 · EFF updates
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California Assembly Bill 1709 passed, bans social media recommendation features for users under 16

passed one chamber US-CA

The bill could force platforms to collect more personal data from minors while restricting their access to online speech.

AI governance Biometric
Moderate 41 · Aug 31, 2026 · EFF updates
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Connecticut AG settles with TaxAct over taxpayer data disclosures via tracking tech

settled US-CT

The settlement underscores heightened regulatory scrutiny of third‑party tracking and the handling of financial personal data.

Cybersecurity Enforcement
Moderate 44 · Aug 27, 2026 · Covington Inside Privacy
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New Jersey Governor signs Fair Price Protection Act prohibiting surveillance pricing of groceries

signed US-NJ

The FPPA creates the first statewide prohibition on algorithmic price discrimination for food, expanding consumer privacy protections.

Legislation Privacy FTC Act Section 5
Moderate 54 · Aug 18, 2026 · Future of Privacy Forum
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Colorado governor signs SB 26-189, revising AI Act to regulate ADMT in employment

signed US-CO

The law creates new notice, disclosure, and remediation obligations for employers using AI in hiring, promotion, and termination decisions.

AI governance Data governance DPDPA
Moderate 56 · Aug 17, 2026 · Covington Inside Privacy
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