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
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…
Low
Guidance
Announced
Global · Sep 9, 2026
EFF Announces 2026 Award Winners: Access Now, 7amleh, DeFlock, New Media Rights
The Electronic Frontier Foundation announced that Access Now, 7amleh – The Arab Center for the Advancement of Social Media, DeFlock, and New Media Rights received the 2026 EFF Awards. The award recognizes their work defending digital…
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Repealed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 The guidance is deemed obsolete and is being withdrawn.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
High
Guidance
Announced
Spain · Sep 8, 2026 · effective Oct 6, 2026
AEPD launches “Las claves de…” series on privacy and emerging neurotechnologies
The Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) announced a new audiovisual dialogue format, “Las claves de…”, to discuss privacy challenges of neurotechnologies and neurodata. The first episode will be streamed live on 6 October 2026 with AEPD…
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos (AEPD) · Reglamento General de Protección de Datos (RGPD)
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…
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
Spain · Jul 28, 2026
AEPD Privacy Lab invites entities to submit projects, research and initiatives
The AEPD's Privacy Lab has opened its Novedades space for publications, research projects, calls and activities related to privacy, data protection, AI and emerging technologies. Universities, research centres, public and private…
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos (AEPD) · Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act
Moderate
Guidance
Announced
Spain · Jul 27, 2026
AEPD announces 2026 Data Protection Awards to recognize privacy promotion
The Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) has launched the ‘Premios Protección de Datos 2026’ with nine categories covering research, vulnerable groups, communication, education, best practices, legal research, social media diffusion, DPO…
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos (AEPD) · RGPD
Moderate
Guidance
Announced
European Union · Jul 23, 2026
EDPB announces stakeholder event on upcoming data protection and competition law guidelines (15 Oct 2026)
The European Data Protection Board and the European Commission will hold a remote stakeholder event on 15 October 2026 to discuss upcoming guidelines on the interplay between competition law and data protection. The event invites…
European Data Protection Board · General Data Protection Regulation
Moderate
Guidance
Announced
Spain · Jul 23, 2026 · effective Jul 23, 2026
AEPD reopens registration for public research network on privacy and emerging technologies
The Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) has reopened enrollment for its public network of research groups and projects focused on privacy and emerging technologies. The new registration phase allows groups that missed the first call and…
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Moderate
Guidance
Published
Spain · Jul 21, 2026
AEPD publishes technical guidance on data accuracy and minimisation in AI processing
The Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) released a technical note interpreting the GDPR accuracy and data‑minimisation principles for AI‑driven personal data processing. It provides criteria for controllers, processors and DPOs to assess…
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos · RGPD
Moderate
Guidance
Announced
European Union · Jul 17, 2026
EDPB calls for legal basis for cross‑regulatory information sharing
The European Data Protection Board urged the European Commission to create a clear legal basis for regulators to share information across competences. It highlighted the need for stronger legislation to enable confidential information…
European Data Protection Board · General Data Protection Regulation
Moderate
Interpretation
Published
Belgium · Jul 14, 2026 · effective May 28, 2026
EDPB orders Belgian DPA to assess NOYB cookie banner complaint on merits
The European Data Protection Board issued a binding decision on 28 May 2026 requiring the Belgian DPA to evaluate a NOYB complaint about VRT's cookie banners on the merits rather than dismiss it on procedural grounds. The decision found no…
European Data Protection Board · General Data Protection Regulation
Moderate
Guidance
Published
European Union · Feb 11, 2026
EU DPAs reject key proposals in Digital Omnibus GDPR changes
The European Data Protection Board and the European Data Protection Supervisor issued a joint opinion rejecting the Commission's proposal to narrow the definition of personal data and to restrict the right of access. They also raised…
European Data Protection Board (EDPB) and European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) · ePrivacy Directive
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
Low
Guidance
Published
European Union · Dec 4, 2025
EDPB publishes first opinion on Pay or Okay, urging a three‑option consent model
In April 2024 the European Data Protection Board released its first opinion on Pay or Okay systems, recommending a third choice of "advertising, but no tracking" alongside pay and consent options. A noyb‑commissioned study shows that users…
European Data Protection Board
