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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Framework Update ADTP BRIEF 🧩

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Future of Privacy Forum urges standardized privacy benchmarks for frontier AI systems

announced WORLD

Standardized privacy benchmarks would give concrete, comparable metrics for AI developers and deployers, supporting better privacy protection and regulatory oversight.

AI governance Cybersecurity
Low 39 · Oct 5, 2026 · Future of Privacy Forum
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Proposed Regulation ADTP BRIEF 📋

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EPIC comments on Vermont Attorney General's proposed Age-Appropriate Design Code rules

proposed US-VT

The comments influence how Vermont will enforce its children‑safety law, shaping privacy‑friendly age verification and design standards.

Children Privacy CA AADC
Low 40 · Oct 5, 2026 · EPIC
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Lawsuit Filed ADTP BRIEF 📂

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EPIC files amicus brief challenging Spirit Airlines' bankruptcy sale of employee data to Google

filed US

The filing highlights privacy risks of selling employee data for AI training, urging stronger safeguards in bankruptcy asset sales.

AI governance Data governance
Low 39 · Oct 2, 2026 · EPIC
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Proposed Bill ADTP BRIEF 📝

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Rep. Darrell Issa introduces the American Copyright Protection Act (H.R. 10364) targeting VPNs for site‑blocking

introduced US

The bill would extend site‑blocking orders to VPN services, raising significant privacy and security concerns.

Cybersecurity Legislation
Low 35 · Oct 2, 2026 · EFF updates
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Court Ruling ADTP BRIEF 🔨

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Federal judge rejects motion to dismiss social media surveillance lawsuit against Trump administration

decided US-NY

The ruling lets unions challenge a government AI‑driven social media surveillance program that threatens free speech and privacy of noncitizens.

AI governance Cybersecurity
Low 34 · Oct 2, 2026 · EFF updates
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Enforcement Action ADTP BRIEF ⚖️

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Ecuador orders security expert Ola Bini deported and bans return for 10 years

in effect EC

The case highlights the vulnerability of security researchers to arbitrary state actions, raising concerns for digital rights and cybersecurity practitioners.

Cybersecurity Enforcement
Low 26 · Oct 2, 2026 · EFF updates
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Regulatory Guidance ADTP BRIEF 🧭

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EDPB adopts Guidelines 04/2026 on GDPR fines and corrective powers for public consultation

published EU

The guidance clarifies how EU data protection authorities may impose fines and corrective measures, impacting GDPR enforcement.

Privacy Rules and guidance GDPR
Low 40 · Oct 2, 2026 · Hunton Privacy & Cybersecurity Law Blog
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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.