High
Proposed regulation
Proposed
United States (federal) · Oct 13, 2026 · effective Oct 13, 2026
FHFA proposes to rescind SORN FHFA-12 and consolidate records under SORN FHFA-11
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced a proposal to rescind the existing System of Records Notice (SORN) FHFA-12, which covers parking program records. The agency will consolidate those records with its transit subsidy…
Federal Housing Finance Agency · Privacy Act of 1974
Moderate
Executive order
Signed
United States (federal) · Oct 9, 2026
President Trump issues executive order creating federal voter eligibility list
In March 2026, President Trump issued an executive order directing DHS to compile a list of U.S. citizens 18 years or older and directing DOJ to prosecute officials who provide ballots to ineligible voters. The order has been challenged by…
Privacy Act of 1974
Low
Guidance
Announced
California · Oct 9, 2026
EFF joins Oakland Tech Week to discuss surveillance and AI impacts
The Electronic Frontier Foundation participated in Oakland Tech Week on Sept. 30, co‑presenting an all‑day event with MediaJustice and Upturn. Attendees discussed how technology can empower or oppress communities, focusing on surveillance…
Low
Enforcement
In effect
TR · Oct 9, 2026
Turkish courts block LGBTQ+ NGOs' websites and detain activists under obscenity and criminal organization laws
Since mid‑September, Turkish courts have ordered the blocking of websites and social media accounts of several LGBTQ+ organizations and have detained over 60 activists. Investigations are being conducted under Article 226 (obscenity) and…
Turkish Penal Code
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
High
Data protection authority action
Decided
Italy · Oct 9, 2026 · effective Sep 23, 2026
Italian DPA fines IQVIA €7 million for unlawful processing of patients’ health data
The Italian Data Protection Authority imposed an administrative fine of EUR 7,000,000 on IQVIA Solutions Italy S.r.l. for processing health data without a legal basis, inadequate information to patients, and missing DPIA and retention…
Italian Data Protection Authority · General Data Protection Regulation
High
Fine
In effect
Italy · Oct 9, 2026 · effective Jul 3, 2026
Italian DPA fines BBVA €5.508 million for ignoring customer objection to direct marketing
The Italian Data Protection Authority issued an administrative fine of €5,508,000 against BBVA's Italian branch for failing to honor a customer's right to object to direct marketing. The violation lasted seven months, during which the…
Italian Data Protection Authority · General Data Protection Regulation
Low
Interpretation
Published
Global · Oct 8, 2026
EFF warns age‑verification laws risk excluding people without ID
The EFF analysis highlights a global surge in mandatory age‑verification requirements for social‑media and other digital services, citing laws in Australia, India, the United Kingdom, and many U.S. states. It argues that ID‑based checks…
Online Safety Act
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
Moderate
Proposed regulation
Proposed
France · Oct 8, 2026
CNIL examines draft deliberation authorizing BIG DATA SANTE to process personal data for anonymized medical research (ONCOVAL)
During its plenary session on 8 October 2026, the CNIL will consider a draft deliberation that would permit BIG DATA SANTE (Octopize Mimethik Data) to carry out automated processing of personal data to create anonymised datasets for…
Commission nationale de l'informatique et des libertés (CNIL) · Law of 6 January 1978
High
Data protection authority action
Decided
Greece · Oct 8, 2026
Hellenic DPA fines Ministry and EETAA for data breach
The Hellenic Data Protection Authority issued a final decision on 28/07/2026 imposing administrative fines of EUR 200,000 on the Ministry of Social Cohesion and Family Affairs and EUR 150,000 on E.E.T.A.A. S.A. for security deficiencies.…
Hellenic Data Protection Authority · General Data Protection Regulation
High
Fine
Published
Netherlands · Oct 8, 2026
Dutch DPA fines Uber €824.99 million for unlawful automated decision‑making
The Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens imposed an administrative fine of €824,990,000 on Uber for violating GDPR Article 22 by automatically deactivating drivers’ accounts and for failing to provide sufficient information under Article 13. The…
Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens · General Data Protection Regulation
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)
High
Proposed regulation
Proposed
United States (federal) · Oct 7, 2026 · effective Nov 6, 2026
Treasury proposes new system of records for federal student aid data
The Department of the Treasury proposes to establish a new system of records titled “Department of the Treasury .033--Federal Student Aid Portfolio Research, Analysis, Oversight, Reporting, and Compliance Records.” The system would allow…
Department of the Treasury · Privacy Act of 1974
Moderate
Proposed regulation
Proposed
United States (federal) · Oct 7, 2026
DOJ proposes exemption for Firearms Rights Restoration Electronic Records Database from Privacy Act provisions
The Office of the Pardon Attorney within the U.S. Department of Justice announced a notice of a new system of records called the Firearms Rights Restoration Electronic Records Database (FRRERD). The agency proposes to exempt this system…
U.S. Department of Justice · Privacy Act of 1974
Moderate
Proposed regulation
Announced
European Union · Oct 6, 2026
Commission registers European Citizens' Initiative for sovereign European AI domains
The European Commission has officially registered a European Citizens' Initiative that calls for the creation of sovereign European AI domains. The initiative seeks to shape future EU policy on artificial intelligence and digital…
European Commission
High
Proposed regulation
Proposed
United States (federal) · Oct 6, 2026 · effective Nov 16, 2026
NARA proposes revisions to System of Records NARA 44 for reasonable accommodation requests
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) proposes to revise its System of Records NARA 44, updating the system manager and location. The revision would expand the record type to include reasonable accommodation requests…
National Archives and Records Administration · Privacy Act of 1974
High
Final regulation
Announced
United States (federal) · Oct 6, 2026 · effective Nov 5, 2026
Treasury exempts new tip intake records from certain Privacy Act provisions
The Department of the Treasury issued a final rule exempting the system of records titled "Treasury .032--Federal Program Waste, Fraud, and Abuse Tip Intake and Referral Records" from specific provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974. The…
Department of the Treasury · Privacy Act of 1974
Low
FRAMEWORK UPDATE
Announced
Global · Oct 5, 2026
Future of Privacy Forum urges standardized privacy benchmarks for frontier AI systems
The paper argues that standardized privacy benchmarks are needed to evaluate privacy risks in frontier AI models, including data memorization, inference of sensitive attributes, and over‑collection. It describes emerging efforts such as…
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
