Regulatory Watch
New laws, rules, guidance, enforcement actions and court decisions in privacy, AI and cybersecurity. Every item links to its primary source.
Showing 24 of 393 developments
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OPM proposes to modify OPM/Central-21 system of records and rename employee survey
The change alters how federal employee survey data is collected and shared, impacting privacy handling of identifiable employee records.
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FinCEN withdraws proposed rule to lower cross‑border funds‑transfer reporting thresholds
The withdrawal means the lower thresholds and virtual‑currency clarification will not be implemented.
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Google forces AI on K‑12 schools, prompting criticism
The article highlights how Google’s default AI integration in school tools impacts student privacy and raises governance questions for educators.
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EFF launches 'Desire Lines: Encoding Queer Digital Futures' project on queer digital rights
The initiative highlights the intersection of privacy and queer community empowerment, encouraging inclusive digital design and community‑driven privacy practices.
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EFF submits comments to OHCHR on child rights and digital safety
The submission seeks to shape global recommendations to protect children’s privacy and rights while preserving their online safety and autonomy.
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Commission preliminarily finds TikTok’s ‘For You’ feed breaches DSA over harmful ‘rabbit hole’ effect
The finding signals heightened regulatory scrutiny of algorithmic recommendation systems under the EU’s DSA, with potential obligations for large online platforms.
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CNIL outlines obligations for health professionals conducting internal research
The guidance informs health actors how to comply with GDPR when re‑using patient data for internal research, reducing regulatory uncertainty.
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Delhi Police issue takedown requests to X targeting Indian digital‑rights groups documenting online censorship
The police‑driven takedown requests against groups that track censorship create a chilling effect on transparency and freedom of expression in India.
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DHS requests public comment on CASM Tool Registration information collection
The notice signals a new federal data‑collection effort with security controls that may affect how agencies and contractors handle personal and operational data.
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Agency limits programmatic access to FederalRegister.gov and eCFR.gov, requiring API use and CAPTCHA verification
The guidance impacts how researchers and developers retrieve federal data, emphasizing API use and security checks.
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State Aging Plans guide AgeTech development and privacy practices across U.S. states
Understanding State Aging Plans helps AgeTech firms align with public funding while meeting privacy and security expectations.
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CNIL plenary agenda (5 Nov 2026) covers AI guidance, automated decision communication, and draft decree on genetic/fingerprint databases
The agenda signals upcoming CNIL guidance on AI in health and potential regulatory changes to biometric data registers, impacting data controllers and processors.
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FTC and 22 states file updated complaint alleging Amazon ad auction rigging
The filing highlights heightened enforcement of deceptive advertising practices that can distort competition and consumer pricing.
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CNIL issues guidance on session replay tools, urging transparency, consent and data minimisation
The guidance aims to protect user privacy by tightening consent and data‑minimisation rules for session replay technologies.
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CNIL issues guidance on session replay tools to ensure GDPR compliance
The guidance helps providers and publishers align session replay technologies with privacy rules, reducing risk of unlawful personal data collection.
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AEPD and Greek Data Protection Authority publish joint guidance on Secure Treatment Environments
The guidance helps data controllers and DPOs comply with the EU Data Governance and Health Data Space regulations by outlining secure, privacy‑by‑design environments for health data reuse.
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DOE proposes amendments to Supplemental Priorities and Definitions, including AI in Education
The proposal updates federal education priorities, potentially shaping AI use and data practices in schools.
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FDA classifies digital cervical cytology slide imaging system with AI as Class II device
The classification creates a regulatory framework for AI‑enabled medical devices, affecting developers, manufacturers, and patients.
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EFF and ACLU file amicus brief urging Ninth Circuit to deem reverse location warrants unconstitutional
The filing could shape how courts treat mass location surveillance, potentially restricting police use of tower dump warrants.
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FTC launches inquiry into personalized pricing and employee compensation, issuing orders to nine firms
The FTC’s inquiry signals heightened regulatory scrutiny of how personal data drives pricing and pay practices across multiple industries.
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Commission seeks feedback on advertising repositories under the Digital Services Act
The feedback will influence how ad transparency measures are implemented, affecting platforms, advertisers and researchers.
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AEPD to host live discussion on algorithmic transparency on 10 November 2026
The session provides practical guidance on meeting GDPR and AI‑Act transparency requirements for automated decision‑making.
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CEPD launches Privacy for Kids platform to educate children and families on data privacy
The initiative creates a Europe‑wide hub of educational resources to improve children’s digital privacy awareness.
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EU launches AI toolbox to help public administrations adopt artificial intelligence
The toolbox provides practical resources and guidance to accelerate AI adoption in the European public sector while aligning with regulatory frameworks.
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