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
Announced
European Union · Oct 9, 2026
Commission holds special meeting of Scientific Panel on frontier AI safety and risks
The European Commission convened a special meeting of the Scientific Panel on AI, which includes 60 independent experts. The panel advises the EU AI Office and national authorities on systemic risks, model classification, evaluation…
European Commission · EU AI Act
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) · Oct 1, 2026
Federal Register limits automated access; CAPTCHA required for flagged requests
The Federal Register website warns that programmatic requests are flagged as potentially automated and must complete a CAPTCHA to proceed. Users are directed to the FederalRegister.gov and eCFR.gov API documentation for legitimate…
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
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 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
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
European Union · Sep 11, 2026
ENISA launches Single Reporting Platform for Cyber Resilience Act reporting
ENISA has deployed the initial operating capability of the Single Reporting Platform (SRP) to support the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) reporting obligations. From 11 September 2026 manufacturers and open‑source software stewards must report…
ENISA · Cyber Resilience Act
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
Moderate
Guidance
Repealed
United States (federal) · Sep 9, 2026 · effective Sep 9, 2026
FTC rescinds 2021 Policy Statement on Breaches by Health Apps and Connected Devices
The Federal Trade Commission announced it is rescinding the 2021 Policy Statement on Breaches by Health Apps and Other Connected Devices. The guidance is deemed obsolete and is being withdrawn. The rescission was published on 2026-09-09.
Federal Trade Commission
Moderate
Guidance
Published
United States (federal) · Aug 31, 2026
EFF guide on doxxing incident response and digital footprint protection
The Electronic Frontier Foundation published a guide outlining steps for individuals and groups to respond to doxxing attacks. It covers incident logging, team role assignment, monitoring hate forums, setting up alerts, hardening accounts…
California Delete Act
Moderate
Guidance
Published
SG · Aug 25, 2026
PDPC publishes Advisory Guidelines on Personal Data in Generative AI at Singapore Data Festival
On July 20, 2026, Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Commission released its finalized Advisory Guidelines on the Use of Personal Data in Generative AI. The guidance clarifies the Publicly Available Exception for web‑scraping and…
Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) · EU AI Act
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
Guidance
Announced
European Union · Dec 10, 2025
EU‑US data transfers face imminent risk as US legal changes could undermine TAFPF and SCCs
The blog notes that most EU‑US transfers rely on the Transatlantic Data Privacy Framework (TAFPF) or Standard Contract Clauses (SCCs), which depend on fragile US laws and executive orders. It warns that upcoming US Supreme Court decisions…
EDPB · General Data Protection Regulation
