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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 France · Oct 15, 2026
CNIL examines draft decree on real‑time audio capture by public transport operators
The CNIL plenary session on 15 October 2026 will examine a draft deliberation providing an opinion on a draft decree concerning the experimentation of real‑time sound capture and transmission systems by bus and coach operators. The agenda…
Commission nationale de l'informatique et des libertés (CNIL) · décret n° 2022‑377 du 17 mars 2022
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
Moderate Proposed regulation Proposed United States (federal) · Oct 15, 2026
DOJ EOIR proposes new system of records for Fraud and Abuse Prevention Program
The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) intends to create a new system of records notice, JUSTICE/EOIR-006, to cover all Fraud and Abuse Prevention Program records. The new notice would replace partial coverage under the…
Department of Justice · Privacy Act of 1974
Moderate Proposed regulation Proposed United States (federal) · Oct 15, 2026
DOJ proposes to exempt EOIR "Fraud and Abuse Prevention Program Records" from certain Privacy Act provisions
The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) announced a new system of records titled "Fraud and Abuse Prevention Program Records" (JUSTICE/EOIR-006). EOIR proposes to exempt this system from specific provisions of the Privacy Act to…
Executive Office for Immigration Review · Privacy Act of 1974
High Proposed regulation Proposed United States (federal) · Oct 13, 2026 · effective Oct 13, 2026
FHFA proposes to rescind SORN FHFA-12 and consolidate records under SORN FHFA-11
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced a proposal to rescind the existing System of Records Notice (SORN) FHFA-12, which covers parking program records. The agency will consolidate those records with its transit subsidy…
Federal Housing Finance Agency · Privacy Act of 1974
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FCC proposes to modify system of records for National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program
United States (federal) · effective
Oct 2026
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FCC modifies Lifeline Program system of records (FCC/WCB-1) under the Privacy Act
United States (federal) · effective
Oct 2026
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Peace Corps announces new CRM system of records (PC 38) effective Oct 26, 2026
United States (federal) · effective
Oct 2026
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HHS modifies ORR Unaccompanied Children system of records, effective Oct 28, 2026
United States (federal) · effective
Oct 2026
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Italian Garante's tracking-pixel guidelines become effective Oct 29, 2026
Italy · effective
Oct 2026
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Italian Garante's tracking-pixel guidelines become effective Oct 29, 2026
Italy · compliance deadline
Nov 2026
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DOI establishes new matching program under Privacy Act of 1974
United States (federal) · effective
Nov 2026
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Treasury exempts new tip intake records from certain Privacy Act provisions
United States (federal) · effective
Nov 2026
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Treasury proposes new system of records for federal student aid data
United States (federal) · effective
Nov 2026
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NARA proposes revisions to System of Records NARA 44 for reasonable accommodation requests
United States (federal) · effective
Nov 2026
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Farm Credit Administration amends employee payroll system of records under Privacy Act, effective Nov 24, 2026
United States (federal) · effective
Dec 2026
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AEPD launches call for articles for third issue of Revista PIT on GDPR and emerging regulations
Spain · compliance deadline
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