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 warns of 'Vulnerability Apocalypse' in PHP and urges corporate support for open‑source security
The article highlights urgent data‑security risks from unpatched open‑source software and advocates corporate funding to protect user privacy.
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11th Circuit lifts injunctions, allowing FL H.B. 3 and GA S.B. 351 to be enforced
The rulings enable state age‑gating laws that could force platforms to collect more personal data and restrict minors' online access.
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EU Council approves amendment to GDPR allowing unrestricted AI data processing
The amendment could override fundamental privacy rights by permitting AI firms to use all personal data with minimal safeguards.
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CNIL plenary agenda examines draft decree authorizing automated processing “PARCOURS” and creation of “DossierFacile”
The agenda signals upcoming regulatory scrutiny of new automated data‑processing tools and surveillance measures in France.
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Brazil's Law n. 15.211/2025 sets child‑protection rules, bans profiling ads for minors and mandates age‑verification
The law introduces sweeping privacy and safety obligations for platforms, impacting how they verify age and target ads to minors.
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EFF releases guide to help parents and youth protect online privacy
The guide equips parents with tools to protect children’s privacy online amid growing legislative proposals that may restrict access to information.
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EDPB adopts Guidelines 3/2025 on DSA‑GDPR interplay
The new EDPB guidance helps platforms align DSA duties with GDPR privacy requirements.
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New Jersey Assembly committee advances Bill A5607 to regulate chatbot privacy and liability
The bill would give New Jersey residents privacy protections and a right to sue chatbot providers for injuries, shaping AI governance in the state.
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People-First bill introduced in multiple states to regulate AI companion chatbots for seniors
The bill seeks to protect seniors and other users from risks associated with AI companion chatbots by establishing state-level safeguards.
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CNIL webinar explains new French telephone prospecting rules effective 11 August 2026
Practitioners must obtain and manage consumer consent before any commercial phone call under the new French law.
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Commission launches RAISE pledging initiative to boost AI support for researchers across Europe
The initiative signals EU commitment to strengthen AI research capacity, impacting AI governance and data-driven research.
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CNIL guidance on reconstituting professional email addresses and data subject rights
The guidance clarifies GDPR‑compliant limits on reconstructing professional emails, reinforcing transparency and data‑subject rights.
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Southern District of New York denies government motion to dismiss lawsuit over Trump admin social media surveillance of noncitizens
The ruling permits unions to challenge the administration’s AI‑driven surveillance of noncitizens’ online speech, impacting First Amendment and privacy rights.
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AEPD launches call for articles for third issue of Revista PIT on GDPR and emerging regulations
The announcement encourages scholarly analysis of GDPR's interaction with new AI, digital, cybersecurity and health regulations, influencing future data‑protection practice.
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California Governor signs SB 1050 requiring AI synthetic performer disclosures in ads
The law creates mandatory AI transparency obligations for advertisers, impacting how generative‑AI content is disclosed in California ads.
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Court allows lawsuit against government surveillance program "Catch and Revoke" to proceed
The ruling enables a legal challenge to a potentially unconstitutional surveillance system that threatens online speech.
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UK ICO publishes report on data protection challenges in AI and launches Agentic AI Project
The ICO’s report signals heightened regulatory focus on AI data protection and introduces a new initiative to guide AI developers.
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NY Attorney General urges bankruptcy court to protect children and consumers in Character.AI sale
The action seeks to prevent the sale of a vulnerable AI chatbot platform without robust child‑safety and privacy protections.
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NY Attorney General releases updated guide on AI-generated election misinformation
The guidance addresses the growing risk of AI‑generated election misinformation and outlines steps for voters to verify information and report violations.
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Eurobarometer survey shows increasing AI adoption by European companies
The survey signals rising AI integration in European businesses, which may affect future regulatory focus on AI and data protection.
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AI adoption more than doubles in EU strategic sectors, JRC report shows
The findings guide policymakers on addressing privacy and regulatory challenges to accelerate AI uptake across key EU industries.
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EU Commission references forthcoming EU KIDS Act during EU Code Week 2026 launch
The Commission’s mention of the upcoming EU KIDS Act signals a new regulatory focus on child‑friendly AI and digital education.
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Future of Privacy Forum Announces 2026 Award Recipients Honoring Data Protection Leadership in Europe
The awards spotlight leading figures shaping European data protection, underscoring the importance of privacy and AI governance in the region.
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noyb ranks EU Parliament members on their stance toward GDPR and ePrivacy amendments
The analysis highlights which EU lawmakers are supporting or undermining current privacy safeguards as the Digital Omnibus reforms progress.
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