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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FCC finalizes rule letting consumers revoke consent for specific robocall categories
The rule gives consumers granular control over robocalls, enhancing privacy and reducing unwanted calls.
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DOE proposes new system of records 'NCEE Evaluation Studies' under Privacy Act
The proposal consolidates numerous education evaluation records into a single system, affecting how the Department handles personal data under the Privacy Act.
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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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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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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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State Department rescinds Board of Appellate Review Records (State-02) system of records notice
The rescission removes a Privacy Act system of records, altering how passport‑related personal data are retained and accessed.
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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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Six U.S. states enact laws limiting police use of ALPR surveillance in 2026
These new state laws aim to curb mass vehicle tracking and protect privacy by tightly regulating ALPR technology.
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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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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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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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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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FCC proposes to modify system of records for National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program
The proposal updates FCC record-keeping practices under the Privacy Act, impacting the handling of PII for the deaf‑blind equipment distribution program.
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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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EPIC, League of Women Voters, LULAC Sue DHS Over Secret Collection of Millions of Voter Records
The case highlights a major privacy and surveillance dispute over the government's mass gathering of voter data.
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Farm Credit Administration amends employee payroll system of records under Privacy Act, effective Nov 24, 2026
The amendment updates privacy and security protections for employee payroll data handled by the agency.
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DOJ proposes exemption for BJS statistical data system from certain Privacy Act provisions
The proposal would limit privacy‑act protections for a federal statistical system, affecting how personal data are accessed and used.
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DOJ EOIR proposes new system of records for Fraud and Abuse Prevention Program
The proposal expands Privacy Act record‑keeping for immigration fraud complaints, affecting how personal data are collected and shared with law‑enforcement agencies.
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California Governor signs four privacy bills expanding deletion rights, privacy settings, data‑broker rules and limiting CIPA lawsuits
The new statutes significantly strengthen consumer deletion rights, tighten data‑broker obligations, protect user‑controlled privacy settings, and curtail a class of privacy‑related lawsuits.
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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.
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.