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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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 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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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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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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Federal judge rejects motion to dismiss social media surveillance lawsuit against Trump administration
The ruling lets unions challenge a government AI‑driven social media surveillance program that threatens free speech and privacy of noncitizens.
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Federal judge blocks Utah's anti-VPN age‑verification law (SB 73) with preliminary injunction
The ruling stops Utah's attempt to force worldwide VPN blocking for age‑verification, preserving user privacy and highlighting technical limits of such legislation.
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San Francisco announces new ALPR policy with limited safeguards, no warrant requirement, 30‑day data transfer deadline
The policy's weak safeguards raise significant privacy concerns over citywide location tracking.
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San Francisco Police Department proposes expanded drone surveillance policy, drawing criticism from EFF
The proposed SFPD drone policy could enable widespread surveillance without adequate privacy protections, raising civil liberties concerns.
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California Privacy Protection Agency adopts multiple regulations including Conflict of Interest Code Amendments and Data Broker Registration Fee
Adopted CPPA regulations expand enforcement tools for the CCPA and Delete Act, affecting data brokers and other entities.
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NY AG secures $2.3M settlement and reforms from Labcorp after data breach
The settlement forces Labcorp to adopt stronger data‑security and vendor‑risk controls, aiming to protect millions of consumers’ sensitive health information.
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NY Attorney General urges Congress to enact AI safety legislation
The call highlights growing AI safety risks and pushes for federal regulation to protect public safety and national security.
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California Governor Newsom issues executive order on AI to spur dialogue and address harms
The order signals California’s intent to shape AI policy, impacting algorithmic decision‑making, privacy and cybersecurity practices.
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NY Attorney General urges workers to file whistleblower complaints on unsafe AI development
The guidance signals heightened enforcement focus on AI safety and data security in New York, prompting insider reporting.
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California legislature passes three AI employment bills pending Governor's signature
These bills aim to curb AI-driven employment decisions and surveillance, enhancing employee protections and transparency.
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California Governor signs AB 2071 and AB 2298 to add digital literacy and cybersecurity to school curricula
The new laws mandate digital literacy and cybersecurity instruction for students, addressing online safety and privacy.
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Cameras capture alleged vandal in Morristown SafetyStick pilot
The incident highlights privacy concerns around pilot surveillance deployments and the need for community oversight.
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Delaware Governor signs HB 380, amending the DPDPA effective Jan 1 2027
The amendment significantly strengthens privacy protections and expands data‑controller obligations in Delaware.
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Connecticut AG settles with TaxAct over taxpayer data disclosures via tracking tech
The settlement underscores heightened regulatory scrutiny of third‑party tracking and the handling of financial personal data.
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New Jersey enacts Age-Appropriate Design Code (A4015) signed by Governor Sherrill
The NJAADC introduces comprehensive safety‑by‑design rules for minors online, setting a new national benchmark for age‑appropriate design.
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.