Moderate
Guidance
In effect
Italy · Oct 8, 2026 · effective Oct 29, 2026 · deadline Oct 29, 2026
Italian Garante's tracking-pixel guidelines become effective Oct 29, 2026
The Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante) issued guidelines governing the use of tracking pixels in email communications. Organizations must comply with the guidelines by October 29, 2026. The guidelines are now effective as of that…
Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante)
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
Enforcement
Decided
Greece · Oct 8, 2026 · effective Jul 28, 2026
Hellenic DPA fines Ministry and EETAA for data breach
The Hellenic Data Protection Authority imposed administrative fines of EUR 200,000 on the Ministry of Social Cohesion and Family Affairs and EUR 150,000 on E.E.T.A.A. S.A. for a large‑scale personal data breach. The Authority also ordered…
Hellenic Data Protection Authority · General Data Protection Regulation
Moderate
Guidance
Published
Spain · Oct 8, 2026
AEPD publishes second issue of scientific journal “Privacy, Innovation and Technology”
The Spanish Data Protection Agency released the second issue of its scientific journal PIT, dedicated to the 10th anniversary of the GDPR. The monograph examines proactive responsibility, the right to explanation in automated decisions…
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos (AEPD) · Reglamento General de Protección de Datos (RGPD)
Moderate
Guidance
Announced
United States (federal) · Oct 7, 2026
FTC announces new study on personalized pricing under Section 6(b) of the FTC Act
FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson announced plans for a study examining personalized pricing practices. The study will be conducted under the authority of Section 6(b) of the FTC Act.
Federal Trade Commission · FTC Act Section 5
Moderate
New law
Signed
California · Oct 7, 2026
California Governor Signs AB 2246 Replacing Age-Appropriate Design Code Act
On September 10, 2026, the governor of California signed AB 2246. The bill repeals and replaces the California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act, establishing a new framework for online services accessed by children.
CA AG · California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act
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
Guidance
Published
United States (federal) · Oct 5, 2026
EPIC analysis links pixel‑tracking litigation under ECPA and CIPA to upcoming Supreme Court VPPA case
EPIC outlines how recent court decisions using the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) and California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) address non‑consensual pixel tracking and its privacy harms. The analysis cites multiple…
HHS OCR · HIPAA Privacy, Security and Breach Notification Rules
Moderate
New law
Signed
California · Oct 2, 2026
California Governor signs three AI employment laws
Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 947, SB 951, and AB 1883 to regulate AI in employment. The laws restrict automated decision systems, require technology-related layoff notices, and limit workplace surveillance tools. Each law includes civil…
California Labor Commissioner · SB 947 (No Robo Bosses Act)
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
Guidance
Published
France · Oct 2, 2026
CNIL explains when data‑breach victims can claim compensation under the GDPR
The CNIL outlines that individuals can seek damages only if a GDPR breach caused a real material or moral injury, and they can prove a causal link. Compensation is awarded by a judge, not the CNIL, and the regulator may only impose…
CNIL · RGPD
Moderate
Enforcement
Announced
Bulgaria · Oct 1, 2026
European Commission sends formal notice to Bulgaria for non‑compliance with the Digital Services Act
The Commission issued a formal notice (INFR(2024)2241) to Bulgaria for failing to fully comply with the DSA, specifically for not designating and empowering the required Digital Services Coordinators. Bulgaria has two months to respond…
European Commission · Digital Services 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 bill
Introduced
United States (federal) · Sep 30, 2026
Senator Markey Introduces Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act of 2026
Senators Markey and Merkley, together with Representatives Jaypal, Pressley, and Tlaib, introduced legislation to halt federal use of biometric surveillance, including facial recognition. The Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology…
Moderate
Guidance
Published
United States (federal) · Sep 30, 2026
NHTSA seeks OMB approval to renew and modify information collection for qualitative feedback on service delivery
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced its intention to request Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew a currently approved information collection, adding annual tracking studies for…
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
Moderate
Guidance
Published
United States (federal) · Sep 30, 2026
HUD modifies system of records notice for Inventory Management System and Housing Information Portal
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Public and Indian Housing is updating its system of records notice for the Inventory Management System and Housing Information Portal. The amendment adds three new routine…
Department of Housing and Urban Development · Privacy Act of 1974
Moderate
Guidance
Announced
United States (federal) · Sep 29, 2026
FCC and USAC launch new computer matching program to verify Lifeline eligibility
The Federal Communications Commission and the Universal Service Administrative Company will conduct a computer matching program with the Connecticut Department of Social Services. The program is intended to verify the eligibility of…
Federal Communications Commission · Privacy Act of 1974
Moderate
Guidance
Proposed
United States (federal) · Sep 29, 2026
Agency seeks comment on proposed information collection for protection of human subjects
The agency announced a proposed collection of information related to the protection of human subjects and Institutional Review Boards and is requesting public comment. The notice also notes that programmatic access to FederalRegister.gov…
Food and Drug Administration · Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
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)
