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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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FTC Announces Additional Payments to Consumers Under Amazon Prime Settlement

settled US

The expanded refund amount increases consumer restitution in the Amazon Prime case.

Enforcement
Moderate 47 · Sep 17, 2026 · Federal Trade Commission press releases
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CNIL plenary agenda includes draft decrees on prison camera use, Apple ATT, and data collection in real‑estate rentals

announced EU-FR

The agenda signals upcoming regulatory scrutiny of surveillance technology, app tracking, and data collection practices in France.

Privacy Rules and guidance
Moderate 44 · Sep 17, 2026 · CNIL (France)
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NY Attorney General urges workers to file whistleblower complaints on unsafe AI development

announced US-NY

The guidance signals heightened enforcement focus on AI safety and data security in New York, prompting insider reporting.

AI governance Cybersecurity SHIELD Act
Moderate 57 · Sep 17, 2026 · New York Attorney General press releases
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EU AI Board discusses AI Act implementation and publishes Action Plan on cybersecurity and AI

published EU

The meeting signals EU progress on AI governance, linking AI Act enforcement with a new cybersecurity‑AI action plan.

AI governance Cybersecurity EU AI Act
Moderate 50 · Sep 17, 2026 · European Commission digital strategy news
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EPIC report: Data brokers sell personal data to Disney, GM, insurers and banks

published US

The piece underscores the privacy risks of an underregulated data‑broker market that trades personal data without meaningful consent.

Financial Health
Moderate 42 · Sep 16, 2026 · EPIC
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Settlement codifies Meta's surveillance practices into law as states move to curb ALPR use

settled US

The piece highlights emerging legal and policy actions that affect privacy and surveillance technologies in the United States.

Cybersecurity Enforcement
Moderate 41 · Sep 16, 2026 · EFF updates
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Kenya publishes new guidance on cross‑border data transfers

published KE

The guidance signals stricter requirements for international data flows from Kenya, affecting multinational organisations’ transfer mechanisms and compliance programs.

Biometric Data governance GDPR
Moderate 44 · Sep 16, 2026 · Covington Inside Privacy
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California legislature passes three AI employment bills pending Governor's signature

passed US-CA

These bills aim to curb AI-driven employment decisions and surveillance, enhancing employee protections and transparency.

AI governance Biometric
Moderate 45 · Sep 15, 2026 · Covington Inside Privacy
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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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California Legislature passes SB 690 to limit pen register lawsuits under CIPA

passed US-CA

The bill removes private rights of action for website pen register claims, potentially affecting many pending lawsuits.

Legislation Privacy
Moderate 45 · Sep 14, 2026 · Covington Inside Privacy
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Police misuse ALPR data with frivolous reasons, EFF finds

announced US

The report reveals pervasive, undocumented ALPR searches that threaten privacy and civil liberties.

Cybersecurity Enforcement
Moderate 42 · Sep 14, 2026 · EFF updates
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