Low
Guidance
Announced
United States (federal) · Sep 30, 2026 · effective Sep 9, 2026
FBI announces new Cyber Strategy emphasizing public‑private collaboration and rapid threat‑intel sharing
On September 9, 2026 the FBI published its Cyber Strategy, outlining four pillars that include investigating adversaries, supporting victims, and expanding partnerships. The strategy stresses the importance of private‑sector telemetry…
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Moderate
Proposed bill
Introduced
United States (federal) · Sep 30, 2026
Senator Markey Introduces Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act of 2026
Senators Markey and Merkley, together with Representatives Jaypal, Pressley, and Tlaib, introduced legislation to halt federal use of biometric surveillance, including facial recognition. The Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology…
Low
Guidance
Published
United States (federal) · Sep 30, 2026
EFF discusses privacy implications of Apple Siri AI features in iOS 27
The EFF newsletter examines how Apple’s new Siri AI in iOS 27 handles user data. It contrasts on‑device processing with server‑side processing and explains the privacy risks. The piece offers guidance on limiting the data Siri can access.
Low
Enforcement
Published
New York · Sep 30, 2026
NY Attorney General releases body‑worn camera footage of minor’s death investigation
New York Attorney General Letitia James released body‑worn camera footage from an investigation into the June 27, 2026 death of a minor in Dutchess County. The footage shows officers from NY State Police, Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office…
New York Attorney General's Office · New York State Executive Law Section 70-b
Moderate
Guidance
Published
United States (federal) · Sep 30, 2026
NHTSA seeks OMB approval to renew and modify information collection for qualitative feedback on service delivery
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced its intention to request Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew a currently approved information collection, adding annual tracking studies for…
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
Moderate
Guidance
Announced
United States (federal) · Sep 30, 2026
Commerce Department seeks input on digitizing and modernizing the National Technical Reports Library
The National Technical Information Service (NTIS) issued a Request for Information to gather stakeholder feedback on fully digitizing the National Technical Reports Library (NTRL). The agency aims to make the technical reports more…
National Technical Information Service
Moderate
Guidance
Published
United States (federal) · Sep 30, 2026
HUD modifies system of records notice for Inventory Management System and Housing Information Portal
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Public and Indian Housing is updating its system of records notice for the Inventory Management System and Housing Information Portal. The amendment adds three new routine…
Department of Housing and Urban Development · Privacy Act of 1974
Low
Guidance
Announced
California · Sep 29, 2026
San Francisco announces new ALPR policy with limited safeguards, no warrant requirement, 30‑day data transfer deadline
San Francisco released a policy that retains Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) surveillance but provides only limited safeguards. The policy does not require a warrant to search stored ALPR data and sets a 30‑day deadline to move data…
San Francisco Police Department
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
United States (federal) · Sep 29, 2026
Federal Register restricts automated scraping; requires API use and CAPTCHA verification
The Federal Register warns that programmatic access to FederalRegister.gov and eCFR.gov is limited to its developer APIs due to aggressive automated scraping. Users must use the APIs or complete a CAPTCHA to verify they are human. The…
Privacy Act of 1974
Moderate
Guidance
Announced
United States (federal) · Sep 29, 2026
FCC and USAC launch new computer matching program to verify Lifeline eligibility
The Federal Communications Commission and the Universal Service Administrative Company will conduct a computer matching program with the Connecticut Department of Social Services. The program is intended to verify the eligibility of…
Federal Communications Commission · Privacy Act of 1974
Moderate
Guidance
Proposed
United States (federal) · Sep 29, 2026
Agency seeks comment on proposed information collection for protection of human subjects
The agency announced a proposed collection of information related to the protection of human subjects and Institutional Review Boards and is requesting public comment. The notice also notes that programmatic access to FederalRegister.gov…
Food and Drug Administration · Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
Low
Proposed regulation
Proposed
California · Sep 28, 2026
San Francisco Police Department proposes expanded drone surveillance policy, drawing criticism from EFF
The San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) has issued a new proposed policy that would allow broader use of drones for public safety and patrol. The policy has been criticized by the Electronic Frontier Foundation and other groups for…
San Francisco Police Commission · Proposition E
Moderate
Proposed bill
Proposed
United States (federal) · Sep 28, 2026
U.S. lawmakers introduce AI AGENT Act and California SB 1106 defining AI agents
This summer U.S. lawmakers released two of the first legislative proposals for regulating AI agents: the federal AI AGENT Act and California SB 1106. The AI AGENT Act would establish a consumer‑facing framework based on the agent’s…
CPPA · California Consumer Privacy Act (as amended by CPRA)
Moderate
Proposed regulation
Proposed
United States (federal) · Sep 28, 2026
EPIC and consumer groups urge FTC to ban surveillance pricing, calling disclosure insufficient
On September 25, EPIC and several consumer groups filed comments with the FTC urging it to go beyond disclosure in its Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement on personalized pricing. The commenters argue that surveillance pricing violates…
Federal Trade Commission · FTC Act Section 5
Moderate
Guidance
Announced
France · Sep 28, 2026
CNIL to host AIR 2026 event on political communication ethics and election manipulation on 16 Nov 2026
The French data‑protection authority CNIL will hold a public debate on 16 November 2026 about the ethical challenges of digital political communication and foreign interference. The programme will examine voter consent, data‑minimisation…
CNIL · RGPD
Low
Investigation
Announced
Texas · Sep 28, 2026
Texas AG Paxton launches investigation into AI data center development on land originally conveyed for park use
Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation into a proposed AI data center in Taylor, Texas, built on land conveyed in 1999 for future public park use. The probe will examine whether the trust and deed restrictions were altered…
Texas Attorney General
Moderate
Final regulation
Published
California · Sep 28, 2026
California Privacy Protection Agency adopts multiple regulations including Conflict of Interest Code Amendments and Data Broker Registration Fee
The CPPA has adopted several regulations, such as the Conflict of Interest Code Amendments Regulation (September 2026) and Data Broker Registration Fee Regulation (December 2025). These were adopted through the Administrative Procedures…
California Privacy Protection Agency · California Consumer Privacy Act (as amended by CPRA)
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
Moderate
Guidance
Published
European Union · Sep 28, 2026
ENISA launches podcast series on Frontier AI and publishes guidance note on cybersecurity in the Frontier AI era
ENISA announced a new podcast series to discuss the latest cybersecurity developments, with the first episode focusing on Frontier AI. In July 2026 the agency also published a note providing recommendations for national authorities and EU…
ENISA
