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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CNIL guidance on data‑protection obligations under the electronic invoicing reform effective 1 Sept 2026
Practitioners must align invoicing processes with GDPR, ISO‑27001, and eIDAS‑level authentication to avoid breaches and ensure lawful handling of personal data.
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CNIL to examine draft deliberation on finance bill 2027 provisions for online platform content collection for tax purposes
The CNIL's review could shape how personal data from online platforms is collected for fiscal purposes, impacting privacy and surveillance practices.
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CNIL releases Volume 2 of “L’Agence Privacy” to educate adolescents on cybercrime and data privacy
The publication provides a new pedagogical tool to improve privacy awareness among minors.
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EU Commission proposes Article 88b for automated privacy signals in Digital Omnibus
The proposal could simplify consent by introducing automated privacy signals, reducing reliance on cookie banners across the EU.
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AEPD opens investigation into Ministry of Interior report listing journalists and political leanings
The investigation could impact how government bodies handle journalists' personal and political data under GDPR.
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FTC rescinds 2021 Policy Statement on Breaches by Health Apps and Connected Devices
The FTC's withdrawal of this guidance removes a previously stated compliance expectation for health app and IoT device developers.
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EFF files FOIA lawsuit against CMS over AI-driven Medicare WISeR program
The case raises critical AI‑governance and health‑care transparency issues for Medicare beneficiaries.
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Irish DPC welcomes court conviction of Brown Thomas for ePrivacy breaches
The enforcement action underscores the consequences of non‑compliance with ePrivacy rules for electronic marketing in Ireland.
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SEC Investor Advisory Committee to Host Sept. 10 Meeting on AI Technologies and NMS Rules
The SEC is convening a meeting to examine AI’s impact on market integrity, signaling potential future regulatory focus.
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CNIL agenda includes review of draft decrees on automated personal data processing and authorizations for health data studies
The agenda signals upcoming CNIL scrutiny of new automated data processing initiatives affecting law‑enforcement and health research.
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Texas bans state funding for ALPRs; Florida orders removal of highway ALPRs
These executive actions curb state‑funded automated license plate reader surveillance, limiting location data collection on drivers.
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AEPD to host data‑protection session at XX Jornadas STIC on 24 Nov 2026
The AEPD’s participation highlights the growing relevance of privacy and data‑protection in AI‑driven cybersecurity discussions.
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Meta to implement age‑verification framework under $17 B settlement with 52 U.S. states
The settlement imposes extensive age‑verification and data‑retention obligations on Meta, affecting privacy and surveillance of all users.
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Austrian Supreme Court rules CRIF’s use of address‑publisher data for credit scoring violates GDPR purpose limitation
The decision clarifies GDPR purpose‑limitation obligations for credit scoring, paving the way for a consumer class action in Austria.
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California Assembly Bill 1709 passed, bans social media recommendation features for users under 16
The bill could force platforms to collect more personal data from minors while restricting their access to online speech.
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.