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Moderate Guidance Published France · Sep 17, 2026
CNIL outlines its status, organization and sanction powers
The CNIL, created by the 1978 Loi Informatique et Libertés, is an independent administrative authority composed of a college of 18 members. Its restricted board can impose fines up to €20 million or 4 % of global annual turnover under the…
CNIL · loi Informatique et Libertés
Moderate Guidance Announced New York · Sep 17, 2026 · effective Jan 1, 2027
NY Attorney General urges workers to file whistleblower complaints on unsafe AI development
New York Attorney General Letitia James issued an alert encouraging employees with knowledge of unsafe or illegal AI development to submit confidential whistleblower complaints. The alert references the Responsible AI Safety and Education…
New York Attorney General's Office · New York SHIELD Act
Moderate Guidance Published United States (federal) · Sep 16, 2026
EPIC report: Data brokers sell personal data to Disney, GM, insurers and banks
EPIC highlights that data brokers collect and sell personal information to major companies such as Disney, General Motors, insurers and banks. The article notes that brokers infer additional characteristics like finance, health…
Moderate Guidance Published KE · Sep 16, 2026
Kenya publishes new guidance on cross‑border data transfers
On 8 September 2026 Kenya’s Office of the Data Protection Commissioner released detailed Guidance Notes on cross‑border data transfers. The guidance clarifies Kenya’s transfer framework, adds operational detail, and highlights differences…
Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) · General Data Protection Regulation
Moderate Guidance Announced European Union · Sep 11, 2026
ENISA launches Single Reporting Platform for Cyber Resilience Act reporting
ENISA has deployed the initial operating capability of the Single Reporting Platform (SRP) to support the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) reporting obligations. From 11 September 2026 manufacturers and open‑source software stewards must report…
ENISA · Cyber Resilience Act
Moderate Guidance In effect France · Sep 10, 2026 · effective Sep 1, 2026
CNIL guidance on data‑protection obligations under the electronic invoicing reform effective 1 Sept 2026
The CNIL explains the data‑protection implications of the French electronic invoicing reform that entered into force on 1 Sept 2026. It details which personal data may be processed, the roles of issuers, receivers and certified platforms…
CNIL · réforme relative à la facturation électronique
Moderate Guidance Published France · Sep 10, 2026
CNIL releases Volume 2 of “L’Agence Privacy” to educate adolescents on cybercrime and data privacy
On 10 September 2026 the French data‑protection authority CNIL published the second volume of its educational comic series “L’Agence Privacy”. The free online and paper resource targets teenagers and parents, covering risks such as…
CNIL
Moderate Guidance Repealed United States (federal) · Sep 9, 2026 · effective Sep 9, 2026
FTC rescinds 2021 Policy Statement on Breaches by Health Apps and Connected Devices
The Federal Trade Commission announced it is rescinding the 2021 Policy Statement on Breaches by Health Apps and Other Connected Devices. The guidance is deemed obsolete and is being withdrawn. The rescission was published on 2026-09-09.
Federal Trade Commission
Moderate Guidance Announced United States (federal) · Sep 3, 2026
SEC Investor Advisory Committee to Host Sept. 10 Meeting on AI Technologies and NMS Rules
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Investor Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting on Sept. 10, 2026 to discuss artificial intelligence technologies in the public markets and the SEC’s Regulation National Market System…
Securities and Exchange Commission · Regulation National Market System
Moderate Guidance Published United States (federal) · Aug 31, 2026
EFF guide on doxxing incident response and digital footprint protection
The Electronic Frontier Foundation published a guide outlining steps for individuals and groups to respond to doxxing attacks. It covers incident logging, team role assignment, monitoring hate forums, setting up alerts, hardening accounts…
California Delete Act
Moderate Guidance Published SG · Aug 25, 2026
PDPC publishes Advisory Guidelines on Personal Data in Generative AI at Singapore Data Festival
On July 20, 2026, Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Commission released its finalized Advisory Guidelines on the Use of Personal Data in Generative AI. The guidance clarifies the Publicly Available Exception for web‑scraping and…
Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) · EU AI Act
Moderate Guidance Announced United States (federal) · Aug 5, 2026
Future of Privacy Forum releases updated AI risk assessment framework and best practices for hiring
Future of Privacy Forum and leading HR software firms released Updated Best Practices for AI and Workplace Assessment Technologies, addressing generative and agentic AI in employment. The guidance outlines a risk assessment framework and…
EU AI Office · EU AI Act
Moderate Guidance Announced Spain · Jul 28, 2026
AEPD Privacy Lab invites entities to submit projects, research and initiatives
The AEPD's Privacy Lab has opened its Novedades space for publications, research projects, calls and activities related to privacy, data protection, AI and emerging technologies. Universities, research centres, public and private…
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos (AEPD) · Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act
Moderate Guidance Announced Spain · Jul 27, 2026
AEPD announces 2026 Data Protection Awards to recognize privacy promotion
The Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) has launched the ‘Premios Protección de Datos 2026’ with nine categories covering research, vulnerable groups, communication, education, best practices, legal research, social media diffusion, DPO…
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos (AEPD) · RGPD
Moderate Guidance Announced European Union · Jul 23, 2026
EDPB announces stakeholder event on upcoming data protection and competition law guidelines (15 Oct 2026)
The European Data Protection Board and the European Commission will hold a remote stakeholder event on 15 October 2026 to discuss upcoming guidelines on the interplay between competition law and data protection. The event invites…
European Data Protection Board · General Data Protection Regulation
Moderate Guidance Announced Spain · Jul 23, 2026 · effective Jul 23, 2026
AEPD reopens registration for public research network on privacy and emerging technologies
The Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) has reopened enrollment for its public network of research groups and projects focused on privacy and emerging technologies. The new registration phase allows groups that missed the first call and…
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Moderate Guidance Published Spain · Jul 21, 2026
AEPD publishes technical guidance on data accuracy and minimisation in AI processing
The Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) released a technical note interpreting the GDPR accuracy and data‑minimisation principles for AI‑driven personal data processing. It provides criteria for controllers, processors and DPOs to assess…
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos · RGPD
Moderate Guidance Announced European Union · Jul 17, 2026
EDPB calls for legal basis for cross‑regulatory information sharing
The European Data Protection Board urged the European Commission to create a clear legal basis for regulators to share information across competences. It highlighted the need for stronger legislation to enable confidential information…
European Data Protection Board · General Data Protection Regulation
Moderate Interpretation Published Belgium · Jul 14, 2026 · effective May 28, 2026
EDPB orders Belgian DPA to assess NOYB cookie banner complaint on merits
The European Data Protection Board issued a binding decision on 28 May 2026 requiring the Belgian DPA to evaluate a NOYB complaint about VRT's cookie banners on the merits rather than dismiss it on procedural grounds. The decision found no…
European Data Protection Board · General Data Protection Regulation
Moderate Guidance Published European Union · May 28, 2026
ENISA releases NIS360 report showing improved cybersecurity maturity of EU critical sectors
The ENISA NIS360 report released on 28 May 2026 indicates that cybersecurity maturity across EU critical sectors has improved, while sector criticality remains relatively stable. The report identifies a risk zone of sectors with lower…
ENISA · NIS2 Directive
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FCC proposes to modify system of records for National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program
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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
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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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