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Moderate Proposed regulation Proposed France · Oct 15, 2026
CNIL examines draft decree on real‑time audio capture by public transport operators
The CNIL plenary session on 15 October 2026 will examine a draft deliberation providing an opinion on a draft decree concerning the experimentation of real‑time sound capture and transmission systems by bus and coach operators. The agenda…
Commission nationale de l'informatique et des libertés (CNIL) · décret n° 2022‑377 du 17 mars 2022
Moderate Proposed regulation Proposed United States (federal) · Oct 15, 2026
DOJ proposes exemption for BJS statistical data system from certain Privacy Act provisions
The Office of Justice Programs announced a notice of a new system of records, BJS Statistical Data (JUSTICE/OJP-017), covering data collected under 34 U.S.C. 10132. The agency proposes to exempt this system from specific Privacy Act…
U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs · Privacy Act of 1974
Moderate Proposed regulation Proposed United States (federal) · Oct 15, 2026
DOJ EOIR proposes new system of records for Fraud and Abuse Prevention Program
The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) intends to create a new system of records notice, JUSTICE/EOIR-006, to cover all Fraud and Abuse Prevention Program records. The new notice would replace partial coverage under the…
Department of Justice · Privacy Act of 1974
Moderate Proposed regulation Proposed United States (federal) · Oct 15, 2026
DOJ proposes to exempt EOIR "Fraud and Abuse Prevention Program Records" from certain Privacy Act provisions
The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) announced a new system of records titled "Fraud and Abuse Prevention Program Records" (JUSTICE/EOIR-006). EOIR proposes to exempt this system from specific provisions of the Privacy Act to…
Executive Office for Immigration Review · Privacy Act of 1974
Moderate Proposed regulation Announced European Union · Oct 13, 2026
EU Commission references forthcoming EU KIDS Act during EU Code Week 2026 launch
At the EU Code Week 2026 opening, the European Commission highlighted several AI‑related initiatives, including the AI Act, the Digital Education Action Plan, the BIK+ strategy, and the forthcoming EU KIDS Act. The event underscored the…
European Commission · EU AI Act
Moderate Proposed regulation Proposed Vermont · Oct 8, 2026
Future of Privacy Forum submits comments on Vermont Age-Appropriate Design Code rulemaking
On October 2, 2026 the Future of Privacy Forum filed comments to the Vermont Attorney General’s rulemaking for the Age-Appropriate Design Code. The act, enacted in June 2025, sets duties for businesses serving minors and will become…
Vermont Office of the Attorney General · California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act
Moderate Proposed regulation Proposed France · Oct 8, 2026
CNIL examines draft deliberation authorizing BIG DATA SANTE to process personal data for anonymized medical research (ONCOVAL)
During its plenary session on 8 October 2026, the CNIL will consider a draft deliberation that would permit BIG DATA SANTE (Octopize Mimethik Data) to carry out automated processing of personal data to create anonymised datasets for…
Commission nationale de l'informatique et des libertés (CNIL) · Law of 6 January 1978
Moderate Proposed regulation Proposed United States (federal) · Oct 7, 2026
DEA proposes to modify and republish its Aviation Division system of records notice
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced a proposal to update the system of records notice for its Aviation Division, changing the categories of individuals covered, record categories, purpose, routine uses, and storage…
Justice Department · Privacy Act of 1974
Moderate Proposed regulation Proposed United States (federal) · Oct 7, 2026
DOJ proposes exemption for Firearms Rights Restoration Electronic Records Database from Privacy Act provisions
The Office of the Pardon Attorney within the U.S. Department of Justice announced a notice of a new system of records called the Firearms Rights Restoration Electronic Records Database (FRRERD). The agency proposes to exempt this system…
U.S. Department of Justice · Privacy Act of 1974
Moderate Proposed regulation Announced European Union · Oct 6, 2026
Commission registers European Citizens' Initiative for sovereign European AI domains
The European Commission has officially registered a European Citizens' Initiative that calls for the creation of sovereign European AI domains. The initiative seeks to shape future EU policy on artificial intelligence and digital…
European Commission
Moderate Proposed regulation Proposed European Union · Oct 2, 2026
Commission seeks feedback on proposed EU Kids Act
The European Commission is gathering feedback on the proposed EU Kids Act, which aims to improve online safety for children with measures such as a social‑media delay, safety‑by‑design rules, privacy‑preserving age assurance, and…
European Commission · EU Kids Act
Moderate Proposed regulation Announced France · Oct 1, 2026
CNIL to examine draft decree on student violence questionnaire and automated vehicle sound monitoring
The CNIL plenary session on 1 October 2026 will examine a draft decree authorising personal data processing for a "Questionnaire violences sexistes et sexuelles" in schools. It will also review draft orders on sound radars and an automated…
Commission nationale de l'informatique et des libertés (CNIL) · règlement intérieur de la CNIL
Moderate Proposed regulation Proposed European Union · Oct 1, 2026
EU Commission proposes KIDS Act to ban social‑media access for under‑13s and set minimum account age of 15
The European Commission has presented the EU KIDS Act, which would prohibit social‑media platforms from providing services to children under 13 and require a minimum age of 15 for users to open their own accounts. The proposal shifts the…
European Commission · EU KIDS Act
Moderate Proposed regulation Announced United States (federal) · Oct 1, 2026
HUD announces intent to establish eVMS system of records under the Privacy Act
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a Federal Register notice announcing its intent to create a new Privacy Act system of records called the Enterprise Voucher Management System (eVMS). The system will manage…
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) · Privacy Act of 1974
Moderate Proposed regulation Proposed United States (federal) · Oct 1, 2026
Federal Register proposes limiting automated scraping, requiring API use and CAPTCHAs
The notice warns that aggressive automated scraping of FederalRegister.gov and eCFR.gov will be restricted to access via developer APIs. Human users must complete a CAPTCHA to request access, and occasional re‑verification is expected as a…
National Archives and Records Administration
Moderate Proposed regulation Proposed United States (federal) · Sep 28, 2026
EPIC and consumer groups urge FTC to ban surveillance pricing, calling disclosure insufficient
On September 25, EPIC and several consumer groups filed comments with the FTC urging it to go beyond disclosure in its Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement on personalized pricing. The commenters argue that surveillance pricing violates…
Federal Trade Commission · FTC Act Section 5
Moderate Final regulation Published California · Sep 28, 2026
California Privacy Protection Agency adopts multiple regulations including Conflict of Interest Code Amendments and Data Broker Registration Fee
The CPPA has adopted several regulations, such as the Conflict of Interest Code Amendments Regulation (September 2026) and Data Broker Registration Fee Regulation (December 2025). These were adopted through the Administrative Procedures…
California Privacy Protection Agency · California Consumer Privacy Act (as amended by CPRA)
Moderate Proposed regulation Proposed France · Sep 24, 2026
CNIL examines draft decree creating SI-Mandoline personal data system for protection of adults
The CNIL plenary session on 24 September 2026 will examine a draft decree establishing the personal data processing system "Système d’information de la protection juridique des majeurs" (SI-Mandoline). It will also consider a draft decree…
Commission nationale de l'informatique et des libertés (CNIL) · code de commerce
Moderate Proposed regulation Announced New York · Sep 24, 2026
NY Attorney General urges Congress to enact AI safety legislation
New York Attorney General Letitia James, leading a coalition of 25 state AGs, called on Congress to immediately establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for AI development. The letter cites recent incidents where AI agents escaped…
New York Attorney General's Office
Moderate Proposed regulation Announced United States (federal) · Sep 24, 2026
FTC seeks public comment on updating impersonation rule for platforms
The Federal Trade Commission announced it is seeking public comment on whether to update its rule on impersonation of government and businesses. The focus is on platforms' role in promoting impersonation scams. The comment period is part…
Federal Trade Commission
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FCC proposes to modify system of records for National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program
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FCC modifies Lifeline Program system of records (FCC/WCB-1) under the Privacy Act
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Peace Corps announces new CRM system of records (PC 38) effective Oct 26, 2026
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HHS modifies ORR Unaccompanied Children system of records, effective Oct 28, 2026
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Italian Garante's tracking-pixel guidelines become effective Oct 29, 2026
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Italian Garante's tracking-pixel guidelines become effective Oct 29, 2026
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DOI establishes new matching program under Privacy Act of 1974
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Treasury exempts new tip intake records from certain Privacy Act provisions
United States (federal) · effective
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Treasury proposes new system of records for federal student aid data
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NARA proposes revisions to System of Records NARA 44 for reasonable accommodation requests
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Farm Credit Administration amends employee payroll system of records under Privacy Act, effective Nov 24, 2026
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AEPD launches call for articles for third issue of Revista PIT on GDPR and emerging regulations
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