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
Low
Interpretation
Published
Global · Oct 8, 2026
EFF warns age‑verification laws risk excluding people without ID
The EFF analysis highlights a global surge in mandatory age‑verification requirements for social‑media and other digital services, citing laws in Australia, India, the United Kingdom, and many U.S. states. It argues that ID‑based checks…
Online Safety Act
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)
Low
Guidance
Announced
United States (federal) · Sep 29, 2026
EFF launches 'Privacy’s Defenders' podcast on digital surveillance history
The Electronic Frontier Foundation released a new podcast episode featuring Cindy Cohn and John Gilmore discussing mass surveillance, early internet activism, and ongoing privacy challenges. The episode highlights historical battles…
Moderate
Guidance
Published
Ireland · Sep 28, 2026
Data Protection Commission releases AI Insights Report covering 2021‑2025 supervision
The Irish Data Protection Commission published a report on its supervision of AI products and services from 2021 to 2025, noting a rise in AI engagements and improvements in lawful basis, transparency and data‑minimisation. The report…
Data Protection Commission
High
Interpretation
Published
European Union · Sep 28, 2026
Commission designates ChatGPT, Reddit, Roblox as VLOPs/VLOSE under the Digital Services Act
The European Commission has designated ChatGPT as a Very Large Online Search Engine and Reddit and Roblox as Very Large Online Platforms under the DSA, citing each service’s reach of at least 45 million EU monthly users. The designated…
European Commission · Digital Services Act
Moderate
Guidance
Published
United States (federal) · Sep 25, 2026
DoD updates SORN for DON Child and Youth Program to align with cybersecurity policies
The Department of Defense is modifying and reissuing the system of records titled "DON Child and Youth Program" (NM01754-3) under the Privacy Act of 1974. The updates incorporate DoD standard routine uses A through J, expand the collection…
Department of Defense · Privacy Act of 1974
Moderate
Guidance
Published
European Union · Sep 23, 2026
EU Commission hosts fifth roundtable on Digital Services Act implementation
On 23 September 2026 the European Commission held an online roundtable with about 60 civil society organisations and researchers to discuss the implementation of the Digital Services Act. The discussion focused on systemic risks…
European Commission · Digital Services Act
Low
Guidance
Announced
Global · Sep 22, 2026
Future of Privacy Forum opens nominations for 17th Annual Privacy Papers for Policymakers Awards
The Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) announced that submissions for the 17th Privacy Papers for Policymakers Award are open until October 16, 2026. The award seeks privacy, AI‑governance, and youth‑online research that emphasizes data…
