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Topic: children · clear
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Moderate Proposed regulation Proposed Vermont · Oct 8, 2026
Future of Privacy Forum submits comments on Vermont Age-Appropriate Design Code rulemaking
On October 2, 2026 the Future of Privacy Forum filed comments to the Vermont Attorney General’s rulemaking for the Age-Appropriate Design Code. The act, enacted in June 2025, sets duties for businesses serving minors and will become…
Vermont Office of the Attorney General · California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act
Low Proposed regulation Proposed Vermont · Oct 5, 2026
EPIC comments on Vermont Attorney General's proposed Age-Appropriate Design Code rules
On October 2, EPIC submitted comments on two proposed rules announced by the Vermont Attorney General to implement the state's Age-Appropriate Design Code. The rules target addictive design practices for minors and outline methods for age…
Vermont Attorney General · California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act
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Oct 2026
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FHFA proposes to rescind SORN FHFA-12 and consolidate records under SORN FHFA-11
United States (federal) · effective
Oct 2026
26
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
Nov 2026
2
DOI establishes new matching program under Privacy Act of 1974
United States (federal) · effective
Nov 2026
5
Treasury exempts new tip intake records from certain Privacy Act provisions
United States (federal) · effective
Nov 2026
6
Treasury proposes new system of records for federal student aid data
United States (federal) · effective
Nov 2026
16
NARA proposes revisions to System of Records NARA 44 for reasonable accommodation requests
United States (federal) · effective
Jan 2027
1
Colorado governor signs SB 26-189, revising AI Act to regulate ADMT in employment
Colorado · effective
Jan 2027
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NY Attorney General urges workers to file whistleblower complaints on unsafe AI development
New York · effective
Jan 2027
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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
California · effective
Jan 2027
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Colorado AI Act (SB 26-189, replacing SB 24-205)
Colorado · law takes effect
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