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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Amendment ADTP BRIEF ✏️

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EU Council approves amendment to GDPR allowing unrestricted AI data processing

announced EU

The amendment could override fundamental privacy rights by permitting AI firms to use all personal data with minimal safeguards.

AI governance Data governance GDPR
Moderate 53 · Oct 23, 2026 · noyb
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Bill C-22 (Lawful Access Act) passes House, moves to Senate, expanding surveillance powers

passed one chamber CA

The bill could dramatically broaden government surveillance and weaken encryption for millions of Canadians.

Cybersecurity Data governance
Low 32 · Oct 22, 2026 · EFF updates
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EU proposes Cloud and AI Development Act (CADA) to impose cloud sovereignty requirements

proposed EU

CADA would introduce EU‑wide cloud sovereignty rules, affecting any provider seeking public‑sector contracts across the Union.

Cybersecurity Data governance
Low 37 · Oct 22, 2026 · Covington Inside Privacy
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Brazil's Law n. 15.211/2025 sets child‑protection rules, bans profiling ads for minors and mandates age‑verification

passed BR

The law introduces sweeping privacy and safety obligations for platforms, impacting how they verify age and target ads to minors.

AI governance Children
Moderate 46 · Oct 21, 2026 · EFF updates
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EU Commission to propose EU-wide minimum age for social media, linked to Digital Fairness Act

announced EU

The upcoming proposal could set EU‑wide age limits for minors on social platforms, reshaping platform design and advertising practices.

Biometric Children DSA
Moderate 49 · Sep 14, 2026 · Covington Inside Privacy
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US federal age‑verification proposals KIDS Act and KOSA face privacy criticism over ZKP use

proposed WORLD

Proposed age‑verification laws in the US and EU are criticized for privacy and security risks associated with ZKP‑based systems.

Children Cybersecurity
Low 30 · Aug 18, 2026 · EFF updates
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EU proposes Cloud and AI Development Act (CADA) to boost AI and cloud sovereignty

announced EU

CADA marks a shift toward AI‑promotion legislation in the EU, introducing positive obligations for Member States to foster AI innovation and cloud infrastructure.

AI governance Legislation GDPR
Moderate 44 · Aug 6, 2026 · Future of Privacy Forum
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