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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 Announced United States (federal) · Oct 1, 2026
HUD announces intent to establish eVMS system of records under the Privacy Act
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a Federal Register notice announcing its intent to create a new Privacy Act system of records called the Enterprise Voucher Management System (eVMS). The system will manage…
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) · Privacy Act of 1974
Moderate Proposed regulation Proposed France · Sep 24, 2026
CNIL examines draft decree creating SI-Mandoline personal data system for protection of adults
The CNIL plenary session on 24 September 2026 will examine a draft decree establishing the personal data processing system "Système d’information de la protection juridique des majeurs" (SI-Mandoline). It will also consider a draft decree…
Commission nationale de l'informatique et des libertés (CNIL) · code de commerce
Moderate Proposed regulation Announced European Union · Jul 30, 2026
EDPB announces stakeholder event on upcoming data protection and competition law guidelines
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 data protection and competition law. The event aims to gather…
European Data Protection Board (EDPB) · General Data Protection Regulation
Moderate Proposed regulation Proposed European Union · May 20, 2025
EU trilogue negotiations on GDPR procedural regulation risk undermining enforcement
The European Commission's draft procedural regulation aimed at harmonising GDPR enforcement is in its final trilogue meeting. The proposal introduces long deadlines and complex steps that could delay cases until around 2029. NGOs warn the…
European Commission · General Data Protection Regulation
Moderate Proposed regulation Proposed European Union · Apr 17, 2025
EU's draft GDPR Procedural Regulation faces criticism for increasing complexity
The European Commission has introduced a draft GDPR Procedural Regulation to improve cross‑border DPA cooperation. The proposal is currently in trilogue negotiations with the European Parliament and the Council. Critics argue the draft…
European Commission · General Data Protection Regulation
Moderate Proposed regulation Published European Union · Jul 16, 2024
EU Parliament and Council publish amendments to GDPR procedural regulation draft
The European Parliament and the Council of the EU have released their amended versions of the Commission's draft GDPR procedural regulation. The amendments aim to harmonise procedural cooperation among DPAs across member states. The next…
European Commission · General Data Protection Regulation
Moderate Proposed regulation Proposed European Union · Jul 4, 2023
EU Commission proposes GDPR Procedures Regulation that may limit citizens' procedural rights
The European Commission has issued a proposal to create a GDPR Procedures Regulation to address cooperation gaps among DPAs. Critics say the draft strips citizens of procedural rights and gives companies extensive participation rights. The…
European Commission · General Data Protection Regulation
Moderate Proposed regulation Proposed European Union · May 23, 2023
EU Commission proposes GDPR Procedures Regulation to address enforcement delays
Noyb calls for an EU procedural regulation to fix widespread delays and procedural tricks in GDPR enforcement across member states. The European Commission has indicated interest in such a regulation and also in the upcoming EU Collective…
European Commission · General Data Protection Regulation
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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
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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
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Treasury proposes new system of records for federal student aid data
United States (federal) · effective
Nov 2026
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NARA proposes revisions to System of Records NARA 44 for reasonable accommodation requests
United States (federal) · effective
Jan 2027
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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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