High
Proposed regulation
Proposed
United States (federal) · Oct 19, 2026 · effective Oct 19, 2026
FCC proposes to modify system of records for National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program
The Federal Communications Commission proposes amendments to the FCC/CGB-3 system of records, updating its purposes, categories of individuals and records, and adding two new routine uses. The changes are intended to meet Privacy Act…
Federal Communications Commission · Privacy Act of 1974
High
Final regulation
In effect
United States (federal) · Oct 19, 2026 · effective Oct 19, 2026
FCC modifies Lifeline Program system of records (FCC/WCB-1) under the Privacy Act
The Federal Communications Commission is amending the FCC/WCB-1 system of records that supports the Lifeline Program, which provides discounted voice and broadband services to low‑income households. The amendment updates the categories of…
Federal Communications Commission · Privacy Act of 1974
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
High
Guidance
In effect
United States (federal) · Oct 15, 2026 · effective Nov 24, 2026
Farm Credit Administration amends employee payroll system of records under Privacy Act, effective Nov 24, 2026
The Farm Credit Administration announced an amendment to its FCA-1 system of records covering employee attendance, leave, and payroll. The amendment updates the categories of individuals and records maintained and revises the policies and…
Farm Credit Administration · Privacy Act of 1974
Moderate
Guidance
Published
United States (federal) · Oct 14, 2026
DoD establishes new matching program to compare TRICARE pharmacy records with Treasury's Do Not Pay system
The Department of Defense announced a new computer‑matching program that will compare its TRICARE Pharmacy Program records with the Treasury's Do Not Pay Working System. The program is established under the Privacy Act of 1974 and the…
Department of Defense · Privacy Act of 1974
Moderate
Guidance
Published
European Union · Oct 12, 2026
noyb ranks EU Parliament members on their stance toward GDPR and ePrivacy amendments
noyb analysed over 1,000 amendments to the GDPR and ePrivacy Directive linked to the Digital Omnibus reform, grading each MEP on whether their changes strengthen or weaken privacy protections. The report finds the European People’s Party…
ePrivacy Directive