Regulatory Watch
New laws, rules, guidance, enforcement actions and court decisions in privacy, AI and cybersecurity. Every item links to its primary source.
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Pennsylvania signs Artificial Intelligence Deceptive Advertising Act into law
The Act imposes new AI disclosure and anti‑deception requirements for advertisers, shaping how synthetic content can be used in Pennsylvania.
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Meta, Google, and TikTok sue over California AB 1709's ban on addictive feeds for minors
The lawsuits test the enforceability of California's new child‑protective design law against First Amendment defenses.
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CPPA proposes amendments to CCPA opt‑out preference signal regulations to recognize GPC and expand reporting
The changes would tighten how businesses must honor GPC‑based opt‑out requests, impacting data‑sharing and advertising practices.
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California's Delete Act requires data brokers to delete consumer data via DROP by Aug 1 2026
The guidance explains how California’s law forces data brokers to honor consumer deletion requests, highlighting compliance deadlines and exemptions.
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Vermont hosts two ICE surveillance facilities; locals push back
The article highlights expanding ICE surveillance infrastructure in Vermont and community concerns about privacy and potential targeting.
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CalPrivacy Board to hold public meeting on privacy rights and regulatory proposals Nov 5-6, 2026
The meeting signals upcoming regulatory activity that could affect how companies handle privacy notices, disclosures, and opt‑out mechanisms in California.
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Future of Privacy Forum submits comments on Colorado Automated Decision-Making Act rulemaking
The comments could shape Colorado's upcoming AI regulations, affecting developers, deployers, and consumer rights.
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California enacts AB 1979 extending CMIA to health care chatbots and imposing AI guardrails in clinical care
The law expands medical privacy protections to AI chatbots and sets new safeguards on AI use in clinical settings, impacting providers and tech firms.
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EPIC, CFA, and Fairplay submit comments urging stronger rules for Colorado ADMT Act and Chatbot Safety Act
The comments push for tighter accountability and privacy safeguards in Colorado's new AI and chatbot laws.
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NYC’s “Click to Cancel” rule takes effect, mandating same‑method subscription cancellations
The rule creates a clear, enforceable right for consumers to cancel services, reducing predatory practices and limiting unnecessary collection of personal data.
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Michigan Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Announces Public Meetings
Stakeholders are informed of upcoming civil rights discussions and of security measures restricting automated data access.
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EPIC urges D.C. Council to adopt strong AI edtech procurement guidelines to protect student privacy
The testimony calls for privacy‑focused procurement standards for AI‑driven educational technology in D.C. schools.
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Meta ordered to pay New Mexico $25 billion for consumer‑protection violations
The massive fine highlights the financial risk of privacy‑related consumer‑protection violations for tech platforms.
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EPIC files amicus brief urging Ninth Circuit to reject Big Tech First Amendment claim on California SB 976
The filing highlights how California's child‑protective feed law is being defended against constitutional challenges, underscoring its significance for privacy and AI‑governance in social media.
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Federal court rules OPM data disclosure to DOGE unlawful
The ruling reinforces privacy protections under the Privacy Act by deeming unauthorized government data sharing illegal.
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New Jersey Assembly committee advances Bill A5607 to regulate chatbot privacy and liability
The bill would give New Jersey residents privacy protections and a right to sue chatbot providers for injuries, shaping AI governance in the state.
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Southern District of New York denies government motion to dismiss lawsuit over Trump admin social media surveillance of noncitizens
The ruling permits unions to challenge the administration’s AI‑driven surveillance of noncitizens’ online speech, impacting First Amendment and privacy rights.
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EFF and ACLU file petition to Wisconsin Supreme Court seeking warrant for ALPR database searches
The case could reshape privacy protections for location data by imposing warrant requirements on mass ALPR surveillance.
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California Governor signs SB 1050 requiring AI synthetic performer disclosures in ads
The law creates mandatory AI transparency obligations for advertisers, impacting how generative‑AI content is disclosed in California ads.
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California Governor signs four privacy bills expanding deletion rights, privacy settings, data‑broker rules and limiting CIPA lawsuits
The new statutes significantly strengthen consumer deletion rights, tighten data‑broker obligations, protect user‑controlled privacy settings, and curtail a class of privacy‑related lawsuits.
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NY Attorney General urges bankruptcy court to protect children and consumers in Character.AI sale
The action seeks to prevent the sale of a vulnerable AI chatbot platform without robust child‑safety and privacy protections.
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NY Attorney General releases updated guide on AI-generated election misinformation
The guidance addresses the growing risk of AI‑generated election misinformation and outlines steps for voters to verify information and report violations.
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California trial court dismisses SIREN v. San Jose challenge to warrantless ALPR searches
The dismissal highlights ongoing legal battles over mass surveillance via ALPRs and their privacy implications.
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EFF joins Oakland Tech Week to discuss surveillance and AI impacts
The gathering highlights growing grassroots focus on privacy, surveillance, and AI governance at the local level.
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