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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European Commission proposes EU KIDS Act to strengthen online child protections
The proposal could reshape how online platforms handle children's personal data across the EU.
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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.
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EDPB adopts guidelines on GDPR fines and DSA interaction (17 Sep 2026)
The new EDPB guidance clarifies how authorities should levy fines and align DSA obligations with GDPR rules, impacting controllers, processors and digital platforms across the EU.
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EU Commission hosts fifth roundtable on Digital Services Act implementation
The event signals ongoing EU regulator engagement with stakeholders to shape DSA enforcement and address AI and child‑safety risks online.
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WBUR reports driver’s license data appearing on dark web, raising AI‑enabled fraud risks
The exposure of driver’s license images on the dark web creates new AI‑driven identity‑theft threats and endangers vulnerable individuals.
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New York may ban price discrimination based on income, age, and race
Potential ban on price discrimination could reshape data-driven pricing and privacy practices.
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London faces privacy pushback against smart glasses, EPIC warns
Highlights emerging privacy concerns about smart glasses in London, relevant for privacy practitioners.
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EPIC and Consumer Federation issue pamphlet defining surveillance pricing
Civil‑society groups are pushing for clearer rules on personalized pricing by publishing a detailed definition of surveillance pricing.
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Future of Privacy Forum opens nominations for 17th Annual Privacy Papers for Policymakers Awards
The call encourages privacy‑focused scholarship that can directly inform policy development.
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FCC adopts final rule clarifying TCPA “Revoke All” requirements
The FCC’s clarification updates how businesses must handle consumer revocation of consent for TCPA‑covered communications.
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Spanish DPA fines Securitas Direct €100,000 for charging phone line for data subject rights
The enforcement underscores that charging fees for exercising GDPR data subject rights is prohibited.
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ENISA releases 2026 Threat Landscape report highlighting AI-enabled cyber threats and supply‑chain risks
The report informs EU stakeholders of evolving cyber threats, emphasizing the need for heightened vigilance and resilience across digital services.
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D.C. Circuit urged to vacate FAA drone restriction that criminalized recording immigration agents
The outcome could restore First Amendment protections for journalists using drones to document government actions.
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Supreme Court to decide VPPA consumer definition in Salazar v. Paramount Global
The ruling will determine how broadly the VPPA applies to digital video platforms and tracking technologies.
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EU Commission proposes KIDS Act to impose age‑based restrictions and safety‑by‑design for children online
The KIDS Act aims to create EU‑wide, age‑based safeguards and design obligations to protect children’s privacy and safety online.
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EU proposes Article 88c/88bis to allow unrestricted AI use of personal data
If adopted, the proposal would dramatically weaken EU data‑protection rights by granting AI firms blanket access to personal data.
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California Governor Newsom issues executive order on AI to spur dialogue and address harms
The order signals California’s intent to shape AI policy, impacting algorithmic decision‑making, privacy and cybersecurity practices.
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How to limit Siri AI access in iOS 27
The article explains how iOS 27’s Siri AI expands data access and provides step‑by‑step controls for users to protect their privacy.
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Secure Messaging and AI Remain In Conflict Despite the Promise of TEEs
The article highlights that relying on TEEs for AI processing undermines the privacy of secure messaging, urging user control and developer restraint.
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EFF warns that cloud TEEs undermine end‑to‑end encryption in messaging apps
The article highlights a privacy risk where AI features offload encrypted messages to cloud TEEs, weakening end‑to‑end encryption protections.
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EPIC sues Trump administration over State Citizenship Lists program
The lawsuit seeks to halt a federal voter‑data program that could undermine election integrity and privacy ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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EFF urges lawmakers to base AI cybersecurity rules on established best practices
Linking AI cybersecurity law to established best practices could reduce lab breaches without stifling innovation.
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California SB 976 restricts teen social media feed recommendations, challenged as unconstitutional
The law could reshape how platforms deliver content to minors, raising significant free speech and parental consent issues.
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CNIL outlines its status, organization and sanction powers
The notice details CNIL’s enforcement authority and the maximum GDPR fines, important for data protection compliance.
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.