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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EFF and civil groups urge Nottinghamshire Police to halt live facial recognition rollout
The call highlights privacy and civil‑rights risks of deploying live facial recognition in public spaces, especially for minors.
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Tech firms privately resist ICE subpoenas seeking user data
Corporate resistance to ICE subpoenas highlights the role of tech firms in protecting user privacy and First Amendment rights.
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EFF report finds mobile ad libraries may leak user location data
The findings raise privacy concerns about location tracking by ad SDKs and underscore the need for stronger safeguards.
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US federal age‑verification proposals KIDS Act and KOSA face privacy criticism over ZKP use
Proposed age‑verification laws in the US and EU are criticized for privacy and security risks associated with ZKP‑based systems.
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Flock Safety announces optional 7‑day ALPR data retention and other reforms
The reforms aim to limit how long police can retain vehicle location data, addressing privacy concerns around mass surveillance.
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EFF states all images are human-generated, with rare AI exceptions
The policy clarifies EFF's stance on AI‑generated imagery, emphasizing human authorship to avoid copyright issues and maintain authenticity.
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Ninth Circuit rules Perplexity AI’s Comet browser not liable under CFAA
The ruling limits CFAA liability for AI‑driven web tools, clarifying that developers are not criminally responsible for user‑initiated access.
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noyb files GDPR complaint against dict.cc over 1,741‑partner consent banner
The case highlights how mass‑consent banners can breach GDPR’s informed‑consent rule.
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.