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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
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Oct 2026
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FCC proposes to modify system of records for National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program
United States (federal) · effective
Oct 2026
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FCC modifies Lifeline Program system of records (FCC/WCB-1) under the Privacy Act
United States (federal) · effective
Oct 2026
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Peace Corps announces new CRM system of records (PC 38) effective Oct 26, 2026
United States (federal) · effective
Oct 2026
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HHS modifies ORR Unaccompanied Children system of records, effective Oct 28, 2026
United States (federal) · effective
Oct 2026
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Italian Garante's tracking-pixel guidelines become effective Oct 29, 2026
Italy · effective
Oct 2026
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Italian Garante's tracking-pixel guidelines become effective Oct 29, 2026
Italy · compliance deadline
Nov 2026
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DOI establishes new matching program under Privacy Act of 1974
United States (federal) · effective
Nov 2026
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Treasury exempts new tip intake records from certain Privacy Act provisions
United States (federal) · effective
Nov 2026
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Treasury proposes new system of records for federal student aid data
United States (federal) · effective
Nov 2026
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NARA proposes revisions to System of Records NARA 44 for reasonable accommodation requests
United States (federal) · effective
Nov 2026
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Farm Credit Administration amends employee payroll system of records under Privacy Act, effective Nov 24, 2026
United States (federal) · effective
Dec 2026
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AEPD launches call for articles for third issue of Revista PIT on GDPR and emerging regulations
Spain · compliance deadline
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