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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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Ninth Circuit rejects expansive DMCA copyright claim over AI‑generated code

decided US

The ruling curtails attempts to broaden DMCA liability for AI‑generated code, preserving lawful AI development and remix culture.

AI governance Litigation
Low 35 · Sep 16, 2026 · EFF updates
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Supreme Court ruling allows Arizona mail ballots to proceed as usual

decided US-AZ

The decision impacts voting procedures and raises privacy concerns over potential bulk data collection by DHS.

Litigation Privacy
Low 30 · Sep 16, 2026 · EPIC
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Regulatory Guidance ADTP BRIEF 🧭

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EPIC report finds companies hinder personal data access under state privacy laws

announced US

The report highlights enforcement challenges in state privacy regimes as companies resist data‑access requests.

Data governance Privacy
Low 37 · Sep 16, 2026 · EPIC
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Regulatory Guidance ADTP BRIEF 🧭

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EFF appoints former White House official Alexander Macgillivray to Board of Directors

announced US

Macgillivray's AI policy background may shape EFF's future work on AI governance and privacy rights.

AI governance Privacy
Low 35 · Sep 16, 2026 · EFF updates
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Settlement ADTP BRIEF 🤝

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Meta settles lawsuit with 52 US states imposing age‑gating and time limits on under‑18 users

settled US

The settlement imposes new restrictions on minors that may curb youth online organizing.

Children Enforcement
Low 39 · Sep 16, 2026 · EFF updates
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Court Ruling ADTP BRIEF 🔨

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Supreme Court hears challenge to DHS/SSA upgrades to SAVE database

decided US

The case could limit DHS’s use of the SAVE system for citizenship verification, reinforcing federal privacy protections.

Data governance Litigation
Low 39 · Sep 15, 2026 · EPIC
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Regulatory Guidance ADTP BRIEF 🧭

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EPIC senior counsel warns of privacy risks in unproven health technologies

announced US

Highlights privacy concerns in emerging health tech, urging companies to address trust and data protection.

Health Privacy
Low 40 · Sep 15, 2026 · EPIC
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DOJ partially confirms DHS whistleblower allegations on SAVE voter eligibility program

announced US

The action raises significant privacy and constitutional concerns about government use of personal data for voter eligibility.

Enforcement Privacy
Low 31 · Sep 15, 2026 · EPIC
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Lawsuit Filed ADTP BRIEF 📂

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EPIC sues DHS over expansion of SAVE voter eligibility program

filed US

The suit raises significant privacy and constitutional concerns about the government’s use of immigration data for voter eligibility checks.

Litigation Privacy
Low 31 · Sep 15, 2026 · EPIC
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EPIC warns sale of Google’s Spirit Air AI worker data lacks private right of action

pending US

The lack of a private right of action could hinder enforcement against the sale of employee data for AI training.

AI governance Data governance
Low 37 · Sep 15, 2026 · EPIC
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California Governor signs AB 2071 and AB 2298 to add digital literacy and cybersecurity to school curricula

signed US-CA

The new laws mandate digital literacy and cybersecurity instruction for students, addressing online safety and privacy.

AI governance Cybersecurity
Low 39 · Sep 11, 2026 · EFF updates
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Regulatory Guidance ADTP BRIEF 🧭

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Amazon Ring's 'Throw Away the Key Encryption' adds limited privacy but falls short of true end‑to‑end encryption

published US

TAKE improves key handling but does not provide the full privacy protections of end‑to‑end encryption, leaving users vulnerable to law‑enforcement access.

Cybersecurity Privacy
Low 35 · Sep 11, 2026 · EFF updates
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Cameras capture alleged vandal in Morristown SafetyStick pilot

announced US-NJ

The incident highlights privacy concerns around pilot surveillance deployments and the need for community oversight.

Cybersecurity Enforcement
Low 28 · Sep 11, 2026 · EPIC
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