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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EFF urges courts not to expand copyright protections for AI-generated works
The commentary warns that redefining copyright for AI could hinder creative expression and competition.
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EFF and The Trevor Project advise LGBTQ+ individuals to revise shared information for online safety
The guidance helps LGBTQ+ individuals reduce exposure to doxxing and outing risks by improving personal data control and security practices.
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EFF and allies recommend new privacy safeguards to protect Brazil's electoral integrity
The recommendations aim to use privacy law enforcement to reduce manipulative political content and protect democratic processes.
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EFF and ACLU sue San Jose Police over warrantless ALPR searches
The case could shape legal standards for location‑data surveillance by law enforcement across California.
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noyb sends cease‑and‑desist letter to SCHUFA over alleged ‘shadow database’ GDPR violations
The action targets a potential GDPR breach affecting up to 69 million Germans and could lead to a large‑scale class action.
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EFF and civil groups urge Nottinghamshire Police to halt live facial recognition rollout
The call highlights privacy and civil‑rights risks of deploying live facial recognition in public spaces, especially for minors.
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Tech firms privately resist ICE subpoenas seeking user data
Corporate resistance to ICE subpoenas highlights the role of tech firms in protecting user privacy and First Amendment rights.
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EFF report finds mobile ad libraries may leak user location data
The findings raise privacy concerns about location tracking by ad SDKs and underscore the need for stronger safeguards.
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US federal age‑verification proposals KIDS Act and KOSA face privacy criticism over ZKP use
Proposed age‑verification laws in the US and EU are criticized for privacy and security risks associated with ZKP‑based systems.
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White House issues NSPM to enable private-sector offensive cyber operations against transnational cybercrime
The NSPM expands private‑sector involvement in offensive cyber operations, creating a federally supervised program to target transnational cybercrime.
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Flock Safety announces optional 7‑day ALPR data retention and other reforms
The reforms aim to limit how long police can retain vehicle location data, addressing privacy concerns around mass surveillance.
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EFF states all images are human-generated, with rare AI exceptions
The policy clarifies EFF's stance on AI‑generated imagery, emphasizing human authorship to avoid copyright issues and maintain authenticity.
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.