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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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FTC Issues Annual Report to Congress on Protecting Older Adults from Investment Scams
The report underscores the growing financial vulnerability of older adults to investment fraud, informing policymakers and regulators.
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Spanish AEPD and Luxembourg CNPD sign MoU to strengthen privacy cooperation
The agreement enhances cross‑border collaboration on privacy challenges and emerging technologies.
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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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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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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.