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HHS modifies ORR Unaccompanied Children system of records, effective Oct 28, 2026

in effect US

The update alters how child protection data is shared, impacting privacy and information handling for vulnerable minors.

Children Privacy
High 74 · Sep 28, 2026 · Federal Register (privacy, cybersecurity, AI documents)
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DoD updates SORN for DON Child and Youth Program to align with cybersecurity policies

published US

The notice updates how children's health and personal data are handled, adding cybersecurity safeguards and expanded uses.

Children Cybersecurity
Moderate 58 · Sep 25, 2026 · Federal Register (privacy, cybersecurity, AI documents)
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Peace Corps announces new CRM system of records (PC 38) effective Oct 26, 2026

in effect US

The notice establishes a new Privacy Act system of records for handling personal data of Peace Corps applicants and volunteers.

Cybersecurity Data governance
High 68 · Sep 25, 2026 · Federal Register (privacy, cybersecurity, AI documents)
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CMS re-establishes matching program with Treasury's Do Not Pay Working System under Privacy Act

published US

The program expands data sharing for fraud prevention, raising privacy and security considerations for covered entities.

Cybersecurity Privacy
Moderate 49 · Sep 25, 2026 · Federal Register (privacy, cybersecurity, AI documents)
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DraftKings uses AI to target losing gamblers with online behavioral advertising

announced US

The article highlights how AI‑powered ad targeting by DraftKings amplifies harms to problem gamblers, underscoring privacy and consumer‑protection concerns.

AI governance Privacy
Moderate 41 · Sep 24, 2026 · EFF updates
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Senate Judiciary Subcommittee holds hearing on Flock Safety AI surveillance network

announced US

The hearing spotlights growing privacy and security risks of AI‑driven license‑plate and facial‑recognition surveillance used by police.

AI governance Cybersecurity
Low 39 · Sep 24, 2026 · EPIC
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State bills propose exemption for biometric data converted to irreversible mathematical representations

proposed US

The trend could reshape biometric privacy safeguards by carving out a carve‑out for transformed biometric data.

Biometric Data governance BIPA
Moderate 51 · Sep 24, 2026 · Future of Privacy Forum
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FTC seeks public comment on updating impersonation rule for platforms

announced US

The proposed rule change could impose new obligations on online platforms to curb impersonation scams, impacting privacy and security practices.

Cybersecurity Privacy
Moderate 47 · Sep 24, 2026 · Federal Trade Commission press releases
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CNIL examines draft decree creating SI-Mandoline personal data system for protection of adults

proposed EU-FR

The agenda signals upcoming regulatory actions affecting personal data processing for adult legal protection and related professional obligations in France.

Health Privacy
Moderate 49 · Sep 24, 2026 · CNIL (France)
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CNIL closes injunction against SOLOCAL MARKETING SERVICES

decided EU-FR

The decision underscores CNIL's enforcement of GDPR consent requirements for commercial prospecting and the accountability of controllers for partner‑collected data.

Enforcement Privacy
Low 40 · Sep 24, 2026 · CNIL (France)
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NY AG secures $2.3M settlement and reforms from Labcorp after data breach

settled US-NY

The settlement forces Labcorp to adopt stronger data‑security and vendor‑risk controls, aiming to protect millions of consumers’ sensitive health information.

Cybersecurity Data governance
High 65 · Sep 24, 2026 · New York Attorney General press releases
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NY Attorney General urges Congress to enact AI safety legislation

announced US-NY

The call highlights growing AI safety risks and pushes for federal regulation to protect public safety and national security.

AI governance Cybersecurity
Moderate 44 · Sep 24, 2026 · New York Attorney General press releases
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SBA seeks comments on modified matching program under Privacy Act

published US

SBA is updating its data‑matching program and inviting feedback, which may affect how personal data are shared between agencies.

Cybersecurity Financial
Moderate 53 · Sep 24, 2026 · Federal Register (privacy, cybersecurity, AI documents)
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Paramount urges SCOTUS to reject video privacy claim

filed US

The Supreme Court case could shape how video service providers handle consumer viewing data and contextual advertising.

Litigation Privacy
Low 35 · Sep 23, 2026 · EPIC
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Paramount asks SCOTUS to reject video privacy lawsuit

pending US

The case could shape how video service providers handle user viewing data and tracking technologies under U.S. privacy law.

Litigation Privacy
Low 35 · Sep 23, 2026 · EPIC
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EPIC asks U.S. District Judge to declare DHS actions unlawful

filed US

The filing highlights a privacy challenge to DHS practices that may affect civil liberties.

Litigation Privacy
Low 31 · Sep 23, 2026 · EPIC
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Supreme Court hears digital‑privacy case involving Paramount and targeted advertising

pending US

The outcome may define whether online video platforms must use privacy‑preserving methods instead of targeted advertising.

Data governance Litigation
Moderate 43 · Sep 23, 2026 · EPIC
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Spanish Data Protection Agency issues warning to company over AI-driven resume screening

published EU-ES

The AEPD’s warning highlights GDPR compliance requirements for AI use in recruitment, emphasizing transparency, human control, and risk assessment.

AI governance Data governance
Moderate 46 · Sep 23, 2026 · AEPD (Spain) press releases
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EPIC files amicus brief urging Third Circuit to uphold Pennsylvania’s Internet Sharing Ban on voter data

appealed US-PA

The filing highlights the importance of state voter‑data privacy protections in the context of ongoing appellate litigation.

Data governance Litigation
Low 26 · Sep 23, 2026 · EPIC
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California SB 1119 signed into law regulating AI chatbots for minors

signed US-CA

California’s new chatbot law sets mandatory safeguards for AI interactions with children, marking a key regulatory step in AI governance.

AI governance Children
Moderate 52 · Sep 23, 2026 · Future of Privacy Forum
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European Commission proposes EU KIDS Act to strengthen online child protections

proposed EU

The proposal could reshape how online platforms handle children's personal data across the EU.

Children Privacy
Low 40 · Sep 23, 2026 · Hunton Privacy & Cybersecurity Law Blog
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Irish Data Protection Commission fines Google €403 million for GDPR violations over location data

decided EU-IE

The fine underscores strict enforcement of GDPR obligations for large tech firms handling location data.

Data governance Enforcement GDPR
High 72 · Sep 23, 2026 · European Data Protection Board news
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EDPB adopts guidelines on GDPR fines and DSA interaction (17 Sep 2026)

published EU

The new EDPB guidance clarifies how authorities should levy fines and align DSA obligations with GDPR rules, impacting controllers, processors and digital platforms across the EU.

Privacy Rules and guidance DSA
Moderate 52 · Sep 23, 2026 · CNIL (France)
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EU Commission hosts fifth roundtable on Digital Services Act implementation

published EU

The event signals ongoing EU regulator engagement with stakeholders to shape DSA enforcement and address AI and child‑safety risks online.

AI governance Children DSA
Moderate 54 · Sep 23, 2026 · European Commission digital strategy news
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