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 306 developments
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Agency proposes limited programmatic access to FederalRegister.gov and eCFR.gov via APIs
The proposal restricts automated scraping and mandates API use with security checks, impacting how data is accessed from federal sites.
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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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EFF warns of surge in software vulnerabilities due to frontier AI, urges digital hygiene
A rise in AI‑driven vulnerability discovery heightens privacy and security risks, making robust digital hygiene essential.
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Michigan Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Announces Public Meetings
Stakeholders are informed of upcoming civil rights discussions and of security measures restricting automated data access.
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Federal Register limits automated scraping of its sites and requires CAPTCHA verification
The notice introduces technical safeguards that affect how data is accessed from federal government sites.
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VA modifies system of records for life insurance policies under the Privacy Act
The update signals VA's shift to a cloud‑based record‑keeping platform, impacting how veterans' personal and insurance data are stored and protected.
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OCC files proposed rule change to revise Rule 213 cybersecurity obligations
Proposed cybersecurity rule updates could affect clearing members' data protection practices.
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Federal Register restricts automated scraping, requires CAPTCHA and API use
Increased security controls on federal information portals may affect automated data collection and AI training pipelines.
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Bill C-22 (Lawful Access Act) passes House, moves to Senate, expanding surveillance powers
The bill could dramatically broaden government surveillance and weaken encryption for millions of Canadians.
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EU proposes Cloud and AI Development Act (CADA) to impose cloud sovereignty requirements
CADA would introduce EU‑wide cloud sovereignty rules, affecting any provider seeking public‑sector contracts across the Union.
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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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Ninth Circuit rejects Google’s security argument against interoperability
The ruling clears a major legal obstacle to mandated interoperability, reinforcing privacy‑friendly competition.
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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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CMS announces computer matching program with VA to identify duplicate Medicare/VHA payments
The inter‑agency data matching program raises privacy and security considerations for health data sharing between federal agencies.
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Federal court rules OPM data disclosure to DOGE unlawful
The ruling reinforces privacy protections under the Privacy Act by deeming unauthorized government data sharing illegal.
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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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AEPD reports over 3,000 personal data breach notifications in first half of 2026
The surge in breach reports highlights growing cyber risk and reinforces the need for robust notification and preventive measures under GDPR.
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Order excludes DeepSeek products from Federal civilian executive branch IT systems and procurements
The order bars DeepSeek from supplying technology to federal agencies, underscoring enforcement of cybersecurity and data‑access policies.
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EFF urges states to require warrants for police searches of stored ALPR data
A warrant requirement would place an independent judicial check on location‑tracking surveillance, safeguarding personal privacy.
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EFF releases Privacy Badger for Safari on macOS
The new Safari version extends tracker‑blocking and GPC signaling to millions of macOS users, enhancing privacy protections online.
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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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Federal Register limits automated scraping with CAPTCHAs and API access
The site implements new security measures to curb automated scraping and direct users to authorized APIs.
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CNIL guidance on lawful reconstitution of professional email addresses
Clarifies when legitimate interest can be used for email reconstruction, impacting B2B prospecting practices.
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.