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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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Court Ruling ADTP BRIEF 🔨

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D.C. Circuit urged to vacate FAA drone restriction that criminalized recording immigration agents

pending US

The outcome could restore First Amendment protections for journalists using drones to document government actions.

Cybersecurity Litigation
Low 37 · Sep 21, 2026 · EFF updates
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California Governor Newsom issues executive order on AI to spur dialogue and address harms

announced US-CA

The order signals California’s intent to shape AI policy, impacting algorithmic decision‑making, privacy and cybersecurity practices.

AI governance Cybersecurity
Low 38 · Sep 18, 2026 · EFF updates
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Regulatory Guidance ADTP BRIEF 🧭

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How to limit Siri AI access in iOS 27

published WORLD

The article explains how iOS 27’s Siri AI expands data access and provides step‑by‑step controls for users to protect their privacy.

AI governance Cybersecurity
Low 32 · Sep 18, 2026 · EFF updates
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Regulatory Guidance ADTP BRIEF 🧭

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Secure Messaging and AI Remain In Conflict Despite the Promise of TEEs

published WORLD

The article highlights that relying on TEEs for AI processing undermines the privacy of secure messaging, urging user control and developer restraint.

AI governance Cybersecurity
Low 32 · Sep 18, 2026 · EFF updates
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Regulatory Guidance ADTP BRIEF 🧭

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EFF warns that cloud TEEs undermine end‑to‑end encryption in messaging apps

announced WORLD

The article highlights a privacy risk where AI features offload encrypted messages to cloud TEEs, weakening end‑to‑end encryption protections.

AI governance Cybersecurity
Low 32 · Sep 18, 2026 · EFF updates
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Lawsuit Filed ADTP BRIEF 📂

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EPIC sues Trump administration over State Citizenship Lists program

filed US

The lawsuit seeks to halt a federal voter‑data program that could undermine election integrity and privacy ahead of the 2026 midterms.

Litigation Privacy
Low 33 · Sep 18, 2026 · EPIC
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California SB 976 restricts teen social media feed recommendations, challenged as unconstitutional

announced US-CA

The law could reshape how platforms deliver content to minors, raising significant free speech and parental consent issues.

Children Legislation
Low 30 · Sep 17, 2026 · EFF updates
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Court Ruling ADTP BRIEF 🔨

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Supreme Court ruling allows Arizona mail ballots to proceed as usual

decided US-AZ

The decision impacts voting procedures and raises privacy concerns over potential bulk data collection by DHS.

Litigation Privacy
Low 30 · Sep 16, 2026 · EPIC
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Regulatory Guidance ADTP BRIEF 🧭

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EPIC report finds companies hinder personal data access under state privacy laws

announced US

The report highlights enforcement challenges in state privacy regimes as companies resist data‑access requests.

Data governance Privacy
Low 37 · Sep 16, 2026 · EPIC
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EFF appoints former White House official Alexander Macgillivray to Board of Directors

announced US

Macgillivray's AI policy background may shape EFF's future work on AI governance and privacy rights.

AI governance Privacy
Low 35 · Sep 16, 2026 · EFF updates
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Meta settles lawsuit with 52 US states imposing age‑gating and time limits on under‑18 users

settled US

The settlement imposes new restrictions on minors that may curb youth online organizing.

Children Enforcement
Low 39 · Sep 16, 2026 · EFF updates
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