High
Guidance
Published
France · Oct 16, 2026 · effective Oct 16, 2026
CNIL guidance on lawful reconstitution of professional email addresses
The CNIL explains that reconstructing professional email addresses from publicly available data must comply with the GDPR and can rely on legitimate interest only if specific conditions are met. Organizations must assess the visibility of…
CNIL · RGPD
High
Guidance
Published
Spain · Oct 15, 2026 · deadline Dec 20, 2026
AEPD launches call for articles for third issue of Revista PIT on GDPR and emerging regulations
The Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) announced a call for original research articles for the third issue of its scientific journal "Privacidad, Innovación y Tecnología (PIT)". Submissions are accepted from 1 November to 20 December…
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos (AEPD) · Reglamento General de Protección de Datos (RGPD)
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
Low
Guidance
Published
EU-GB · Oct 14, 2026
UK ICO publishes report on data protection challenges in AI and launches Agentic AI Project
The Information Commissioner’s Office released a report after scrutinising ten of the world’s largest artificial intelligence foundation model developers operating in the UK. The report highlights data protection challenges associated with…
Information Commissioner’s Office
Moderate
Guidance
Published
New York · Oct 14, 2026
NY Attorney General releases updated guide on AI-generated election misinformation
The New York Attorney General's Office issued an updated guide to help voters identify and report AI‑generated election misinformation ahead of the November 3, 2026 general election. The guide advises checking official sources, not relying…
New York Attorney General's Office · New York law requiring labeling of AI‑generated political communications as manipulated
Moderate
Guidance
Published
European Union · Oct 14, 2026
AI adoption more than doubles in EU strategic sectors, JRC report shows
A Joint Research Centre analysis finds AI use in EU strategic sectors rose from 7% in 2021 to 18% in 2025, driven mainly by large language models. The report highlights sector‑specific barriers, especially lack of expertise and regulatory…
European Commission
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 13, 2026
CEPD issues guidance on data protection challenges of smart glasses
The European Data Protection Board adopted a declaration on connected glasses and released a report outlining privacy risks. It clarifies when users act as data controllers under the GDPR and stresses that manufacturers and service…
European Data Protection Board (CEPD) · RGPD
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
Moderate
Guidance
Announced
European Union · Oct 12, 2026
Future of Privacy Forum Announces 2026 Award Recipients Honoring Data Protection Leadership in Europe
The Future of Privacy Forum announced the winners of its 2026 Awards, recognizing the European Data Protection Supervisor, scholar Christopher Kuner, and SAP executive Corinna Cellarius for their contributions to data protection and…
EDPB · General Data Protection Regulation
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
