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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Italian DPA fines Wind Tre €16.7 million for unlawful telemarketing
The fine underscores the GDPR’s strict enforcement of consent and data‑subject rights in telecom marketing.
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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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Italian DPA fines BBVA €5.508 million for ignoring customer’s objection to direct marketing
The enforcement highlights the obligation of controllers to promptly honor opt‑out requests and the financial risk of non‑compliance.
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Italian DPA fines Emirates €180,000 for health data infringements
The enforcement highlights GDPR obligations for clear information and proportionate retention of health data in the aviation sector.
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Italian DPA fines security firm €39,000 for employee data violations
The enforcement highlights the GDPR’s strict requirements for employee data access and transparent processing of location data.
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Italian DPA fines IQVIA €7 million for unlawful processing of patients’ health data
The fine highlights enforcement of GDPR obligations for health data controllers and underscores the need for proper legal bases, transparency, and impact assessments.
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CNIL examines draft deliberation authorizing BIG DATA SANTE to process personal data for anonymized medical research (ONCOVAL)
If approved, the authorization would enable a French company to process health‑related personal data for research, shaping data‑privacy practices in the health sector.
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CNIL closes injunction against FRANCE TRAVAIL after compliance with data security measures
The closure shows that timely remediation of GDPR security deficiencies can halt additional penalties.
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AEPD publishes second issue of scientific journal “Privacy, Innovation and Technology”
The publication provides expert analysis of GDPR challenges and AI governance, helping practitioners anticipate regulatory impacts of emerging technologies.
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AEPD issues warnings to two Spanish municipalities over AI‑enabled video surveillance projects
The action highlights the need for data‑protection‑by‑design and proportionality when deploying AI‑driven video surveillance in the public sector.
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Future of Privacy Forum urges standardized privacy benchmarks for frontier AI systems
Standardized privacy benchmarks would give concrete, comparable metrics for AI developers and deployers, supporting better privacy protection and regulatory oversight.
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CNIL explains when data‑breach victims can claim compensation under the GDPR
Understanding the CNIL’s guidance helps data‑controllers and processors assess liability and prepare for potential court‑ordered damages.
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CNIL and Cybermalveillance.gouv.fr release guide for individuals on personal data breach response
The new CNIL guide equips citizens with clear steps to mitigate risks after a personal data breach, strengthening individual data‑privacy protection.
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CNIL to host AIR 2026 event on political communication ethics and election manipulation on 16 Nov 2026
The event highlights how existing privacy rules (RGPD, Loi Informatique et Libertés, 2025 political‑advertising regulation) apply to election‑related data practices and the growing threat of AI‑driven manipulation.
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Data Protection Commission releases AI Insights Report covering 2021‑2025 supervision
The DPC’s AI Insights Report offers regulators and controllers practical guidance on compliant AI development and deployment.
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Spanish Data Protection Agency issues warning to company over AI-driven resume screening
The AEPD’s warning highlights GDPR compliance requirements for AI use in recruitment, emphasizing transparency, human control, and risk assessment.
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Irish Data Protection Commission fines Google €403 million for GDPR violations over location data
The fine underscores strict enforcement of GDPR obligations for large tech firms handling location data.
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.