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
Proposed bill
Introduced
United States (federal) · Aug 5, 2026
Senator Mark Kelly introduces Senior Chatbot Protection Act
Future of Privacy Forum notes the bipartisan Senior Chatbot Protection Act was introduced to establish baseline consumer protections and transparency for AI chatbots used by older adults. The statement welcomes the effort to create clear…
Delaware Personal Data Privacy Act
Moderate
Proposed bill
In committee
United States (federal) · Aug 5, 2026
Senate Commerce Committee to vote on four privacy‑invasive bills (KOSA, SCREEN Act, Youth AI Privacy Act, CHATBOT Act)
The Senate Commerce Committee will vote this week on four bills: KOSA, the SCREEN Act, the Youth AI Privacy Act, and the CHATBOT Act. The bills are presented as child‑protection measures but are criticized for creating new privacy and…
U.S. Senate Commerce Committee · KOSA
Moderate
Proposed regulation
Announced
European Union · Jul 30, 2026
EDPB announces stakeholder event on upcoming data protection and competition law guidelines
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 data protection and competition law. The event aims to gather…
European Data Protection Board (EDPB) · General Data Protection Regulation
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
