Moderate
Guidance
Published
France · Oct 16, 2026
CNIL guidance on reconstituting professional email addresses and data subject rights
The CNIL explains that organisations may deduce a professional email address from publicly available information, but must comply with the GDPR and specific commercial prospecting rules. Data subjects must be informed clearly about the…
CNIL · RGPD
Moderate
New law
Signed
California · Oct 14, 2026 · effective Jan 1, 2027
California Governor signs SB 1050 requiring AI synthetic performer disclosures in ads
Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 1050, a California law that bans publishing advertisements with a synthetic performer unless a clear and conspicuous disclosure is provided. The law defines a synthetic performer as a digital figure, voice…
FTC · FTC Act Section 5
Moderate
New law
Signed
California · Oct 14, 2026
California Governor signs four privacy bills expanding deletion rights, privacy settings, data‑broker rules and limiting CIPA lawsuits
Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 923, AB 2561, AB 883 and SB 690 into law during the 2026 session. SB 923 broadens CCPA deletion rights and requires online request mechanisms; AB 2561 bars operating systems and apps from changing privacy…
CPPA · California Consumer Privacy Act (as amended by CPRA)
Moderate
Guidance
Published
New York · Oct 14, 2026
NY Attorney General releases updated guide on AI-generated election misinformation
The New York Attorney General's Office issued an updated guide to help voters identify and report AI‑generated election misinformation ahead of the November 3, 2026 general election. The guide advises checking official sources, not relying…
New York Attorney General's Office · New York law requiring labeling of AI‑generated political communications as manipulated
Moderate
Guidance
Published
European Union · Oct 13, 2026
CEPD issues guidance on data protection challenges of smart glasses
The European Data Protection Board adopted a declaration on connected glasses and released a report outlining privacy risks. It clarifies when users act as data controllers under the GDPR and stresses that manufacturers and service…
European Data Protection Board (CEPD) · RGPD
Moderate
Guidance
Published
European Union · Oct 13, 2026
EDPB issues guidance on privacy challenges of smart glasses
The European Data Protection Board adopted statement 1/2026 on smart glasses, highlighting serious privacy concerns and the need for transparency. It clarifies when users act as data controllers and stresses that manufacturers and service…
European Data Protection Board · General Data Protection Regulation
