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Moderate Guidance Published France · Oct 9, 2026
CNIL hosts 2nd Rencontres Informatique & Libertés on connected glasses and data‑sanctions
The French data‑protection authority CNIL held its second Rencontres Informatique & Libertés on 29 September 2026, featuring panels on the privacy impact of connected glasses and the role of sanctions under the GDPR. The event gathered…
CNIL · RGPD
Moderate Guidance Published Spain · Oct 8, 2026
AEPD publishes second issue of scientific journal “Privacy, Innovation and Technology”
The Spanish Data Protection Agency released the second issue of its scientific journal PIT, dedicated to the 10th anniversary of the GDPR. The monograph examines proactive responsibility, the right to explanation in automated decisions…
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos (AEPD) · Reglamento General de Protección de Datos (RGPD)
Moderate Guidance Published United States (federal) · Oct 5, 2026
EPIC analysis links pixel‑tracking litigation under ECPA and CIPA to upcoming Supreme Court VPPA case
EPIC outlines how recent court decisions using the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) and California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) address non‑consensual pixel tracking and its privacy harms. The analysis cites multiple…
HHS OCR · HIPAA Privacy, Security and Breach Notification Rules
Moderate Guidance Published France · Oct 2, 2026
CNIL explains when data‑breach victims can claim compensation under the GDPR
The CNIL outlines that individuals can seek damages only if a GDPR breach caused a real material or moral injury, and they can prove a causal link. Compensation is awarded by a judge, not the CNIL, and the regulator may only impose…
CNIL · RGPD
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 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
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
Moderate Guidance Published United States (federal) · Sep 28, 2026
Federal Register restricts automated scraping, requires CAPTCHA and API use
The Federal Register warns that aggressive automated scraping of its sites is limited to access via developer APIs. Human users must complete a CAPTCHA to continue, and may be asked to do so repeatedly as a security measure.
Department of Defense · Privacy Act of 1974
Moderate Guidance Published United States (federal) · Sep 25, 2026
DoD updates SORN for DON Child and Youth Program to align with cybersecurity policies
The Department of Defense is modifying and reissuing the system of records titled "DON Child and Youth Program" (NM01754-3) under the Privacy Act of 1974. The updates incorporate DoD standard routine uses A through J, expand the collection…
Department of Defense · Privacy Act of 1974
Moderate Guidance Published United States (federal) · Sep 25, 2026
CMS re-establishes matching program with Treasury's Do Not Pay Working System under Privacy Act
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced the re-establishment of a data matching program with the Do Not Pay Working System, administered by the Treasury's Bureau of Fiscal Service. The notice cites subsection (e)(12) of the…
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · Privacy Act of 1974
Moderate Guidance Announced United States (federal) · Sep 24, 2026
DraftKings uses AI to target losing gamblers with online behavioral advertising
DraftKings employs AI and machine learning on customers' betting records to identify likely losing gamblers and serve them targeted promotions. The practice exemplifies online behavioral advertising that leverages first‑party data to…
Moderate Guidance Published United States (federal) · Sep 24, 2026
SBA seeks comments on modified matching program under Privacy Act
The U.S. Small Business Administration issued a Federal Register notice requesting public comment on a Privacy Act notice for a revised computer‑matching program. The program will compare SBA benefits records with the Treasury Department’s…
U.S. Small Business Administration · Privacy Act of 1974
Moderate Guidance Published European Union · Sep 23, 2026
EDPB adopts guidelines on GDPR fines and DSA interaction (17 Sep 2026)
On 17 September 2026 the European Data Protection Board adopted guidelines on the use of administrative fines by data protection authorities and finalised guidance on the interaction between the Digital Services Act (DSA) and the GDPR. The…
European Data Protection Board (EDPB) · Digital Services Act
Moderate Guidance Announced United States (federal) · Sep 22, 2026
WBUR reports driver’s license data appearing on dark web, raising AI‑enabled fraud risks
WBUR discussed a breach where images of driver’s licenses have been posted on the dark web. The episode highlighted risks of new account fraud, especially when combined with AI tools that can synthesize voice, images, or video. It also…
Moderate Guidance Published France · Sep 17, 2026
CNIL outlines its status, organization and sanction powers
The CNIL, created by the 1978 Loi Informatique et Libertés, is an independent administrative authority composed of a college of 18 members. Its restricted board can impose fines up to €20 million or 4 % of global annual turnover under the…
CNIL · loi Informatique et Libertés
Moderate Guidance Announced New York · Sep 17, 2026 · effective Jan 1, 2027
NY Attorney General urges workers to file whistleblower complaints on unsafe AI development
New York Attorney General Letitia James issued an alert encouraging employees with knowledge of unsafe or illegal AI development to submit confidential whistleblower complaints. The alert references the Responsible AI Safety and Education…
New York Attorney General's Office · New York SHIELD Act
Moderate Guidance Published United States (federal) · Sep 16, 2026
EPIC report: Data brokers sell personal data to Disney, GM, insurers and banks
EPIC highlights that data brokers collect and sell personal information to major companies such as Disney, General Motors, insurers and banks. The article notes that brokers infer additional characteristics like finance, health…
Moderate Guidance Published KE · Sep 16, 2026
Kenya publishes new guidance on cross‑border data transfers
On 8 September 2026 Kenya’s Office of the Data Protection Commissioner released detailed Guidance Notes on cross‑border data transfers. The guidance clarifies Kenya’s transfer framework, adds operational detail, and highlights differences…
Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) · General Data Protection Regulation
Moderate Guidance In effect France · Sep 10, 2026 · effective Sep 1, 2026
CNIL guidance on data‑protection obligations under the electronic invoicing reform effective 1 Sept 2026
The CNIL explains the data‑protection implications of the French electronic invoicing reform that entered into force on 1 Sept 2026. It details which personal data may be processed, the roles of issuers, receivers and certified platforms…
CNIL · réforme relative à la facturation électronique
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FHFA proposes to rescind SORN FHFA-12 and consolidate records under SORN FHFA-11
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Peace Corps announces new CRM system of records (PC 38) effective Oct 26, 2026
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HHS modifies ORR Unaccompanied Children system of records, effective Oct 28, 2026
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DOI establishes new matching program under Privacy Act of 1974
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Treasury exempts new tip intake records from certain Privacy Act provisions
United States (federal) · effective
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Treasury proposes new system of records for federal student aid data
United States (federal) · effective
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NARA proposes revisions to System of Records NARA 44 for reasonable accommodation requests
United States (federal) · effective
Jan 2027
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Colorado governor signs SB 26-189, revising AI Act to regulate ADMT in employment
Colorado · effective
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NY Attorney General urges workers to file whistleblower complaints on unsafe AI development
New York · effective
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Delaware Governor signs HB 380, amending the DPDPA effective Jan 1 2027
Delaware · effective
Jan 2027
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California Legislature passes SB 690 to limit pen register lawsuits under CIPA
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Colorado AI Act (SB 26-189, replacing SB 24-205)
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