High
Settlement
Settled
New York · Sep 24, 2026
NY AG secures $2.3M settlement and reforms from Labcorp after data breach
The New York Attorney General, together with 43 other state AGs, secured a $2.3 million settlement and mandated security reforms from Laboratory Corporation of America (Labcorp) following a 2019 breach that exposed personal and health data…
New York Attorney General's Office
Moderate
Enforcement
Published
Spain · Sep 23, 2026
Spanish Data Protection Agency issues warning to company over AI-driven resume screening
On 23 September 2026 the AEPD sent a formal warning to a company planning to use an AI tool for analysing CVs and assigning scores. The agency stresses that data protection must be built in from the start, including DPIA for high‑risk…
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos (AEPD) · Reglamento General de Protección de Datos (RGPD)
High
Fine
Decided
Ireland · Sep 23, 2026 · effective Sep 21, 2026
Irish Data Protection Commission fines Google €403 million for GDPR violations over location data
The Irish Data Protection Commission issued its final decision on 21 September 2026, imposing administrative fines of €403 million on Google Ireland Limited. The DPC found infringements of GDPR principles relating to lawfulness, fairness…
Irish Data Protection Commission · General Data Protection Regulation
Moderate
Proposed regulation
Proposed
European Union · Sep 21, 2026
EU proposes Article 88c/88bis to allow unrestricted AI use of personal data
A leaked Irish Presidency document proposes that personal data used "in the context of AI" be automatically lawful, removing consent requirements. The draft Article 88c (now 88bis) would permit AI companies to process any personal data for…
European Commission · General Data Protection Regulation
Low
Guidance
Published
Global · Sep 18, 2026
How to limit Siri AI access in iOS 27
Apple’s iOS 27 introduces a more powerful Siri AI that can access data from native and third‑party apps and may send information to Apple’s Private Cloud Compute. Users can mitigate privacy risks by disabling Siri, turning off app content…
Low
Guidance
Published
Global · Sep 18, 2026
Secure Messaging and AI Remain In Conflict Despite the Promise of TEEs
The EFF warns that cloud‑based trusted execution environments (TEEs) do not provide the same privacy guarantees as end‑to‑end encryption. When AI features offload message data to TEEs, the content leaves the device and is exposed to…
Low
Court ruling
Decided
United States (federal) · Sep 15, 2026
Supreme Court hears challenge to DHS/SSA upgrades to SAVE database
The League of Women Voters and EPIC urged the Supreme Court to deny the administration’s emergency request to stay a Washington, D.C., federal judge’s summary judgment that set aside DHS and SSA upgrades to the Systematic Alien…
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
Published
France · Sep 10, 2026
CNIL releases Volume 2 of “L’Agence Privacy” to educate adolescents on cybercrime and data privacy
On 10 September 2026 the French data‑protection authority CNIL published the second volume of its educational comic series “L’Agence Privacy”. The free online and paper resource targets teenagers and parents, covering risks such as…
CNIL
Low
Enforcement
Announced
Germany · Sep 10, 2026
noyb to file injunction against SCHUFA over shadow database
noyb sent a cease-and-desist letter to SCHUFA demanding the removal of its shadow database. SCHUFA's deadline to comply has expired and the agency has rejected the allegations. noyb announced it will now file an injunction and invites…
Low
Guidance
Announced
Global · Sep 9, 2026
EFF blog outlines digital sovereignty and its impact on privacy, data control and security
The post explains that digital sovereignty refers to the ability of individuals, nations and organizations to control their digital destiny, including data, technology and infrastructure. It highlights policy discussions in Europe and…
Moderate
Enforcement
Announced
Spain · Sep 9, 2026
AEPD opens investigation into Ministry of Interior report listing journalists and political leanings
The Spanish Data Protection Agency announced it will launch a formal, ex officio investigation into a Ministry of Interior communication office report that includes journalists' names and alleged political ideologies. The probe will…
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos · Reglamento General de Protección de Datos (RGPD)
High
Amendment
Signed
Delaware · Sep 3, 2026 · effective Jan 1, 2027
Delaware Governor signs HB 380, amending the DPDPA effective Jan 1 2027
Governor Meyer signed HB 380 on September 2, amending the Delaware Personal Data Privacy Act. The amendment expands the definition of sensitive data, lowers applicability thresholds, adds new contractual and due‑diligence requirements for…
CFPB · Fair Credit Reporting Act
Moderate
Proposed regulation
Announced
France · Sep 3, 2026
CNIL agenda includes review of draft decrees on automated personal data processing and authorizations for health data studies
The CNIL plenary session agenda for 3 September 2026 lists examinations of draft deliberations on a decree modifying decree n° 2023‑935 for the SISPoPP system, a draft decree on the API‑PNR France system, and authorizations for RCTs, IQVIA…
Commission nationale de l'informatique et des libertés (CNIL) · General Data Protection Regulation
High
Enforcement
Decided
Ireland · Sep 3, 2026 · effective Aug 28, 2026
Data Protection Commission issues €645,000 fine and compliance orders against HSE
The Irish Data Protection Commission issued a final decision on 28 August 2026 concerning the Health Service Executive's handling of paper medical records. The DPC found physical security and integrity failures at external storage…
Data Protection Commission · General Data Protection Regulation
Moderate
Settlement
Announced
United States (federal) · Sep 1, 2026
Meta to implement age‑verification framework under $17 B settlement with 52 U.S. states
Meta has agreed to a $17 billion settlement with 52 state attorneys general that mandates age‑assurance technology for its platforms. The settlement requires Meta to apply age‑verification methods within one year, classify users into 18+…
state attorneys general · Children's Online Privacy Protection Act
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
Low
Guidance
Published
Global · Aug 31, 2026
EFF and The Trevor Project advise LGBTQ+ individuals to revise shared information for online safety
The Electronic Frontier Foundation and The Trevor Project provide practical steps for LGBTQ+ people to protect their personal information online. Advice includes limiting disclosure of identifying details, using avatars, disabling EXIF…
Low
Proposed regulation
Proposed
BR · Aug 28, 2026
EFF and allies recommend new privacy safeguards to protect Brazil's electoral integrity
The Electronic Frontier Foundation, Access Now and Data Privacy Brasil issued recommendations urging stronger personal data protection in Brazil's elections. They call for prohibiting processing of sensitive political data, requiring…
LGPD
Moderate
Settlement
Settled
United States (federal) · Aug 26, 2026
EFF says Meta settlement expands data collection and limits youth rights
The settlement reduces young users' access to Meta products and limits their ability to exercise free expression and community participation. It requires age assurance on every product, leading to the collection of additional personal…
