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COMMENTARY: A remote shale gas basin in Australia answers Hormuz security fears

COMMENTARY: A remote shale gas basin in Australia answers Hormuz security fears Reuters

Meyer signs two bills expanding data privacy protections in Delaware

Delaware Governor Meyer has signed two bills into law that expand data privacy protections for residents of the state. The legislation represents a formal step by Delaware to strengthen the legal framework around how personal data is collected and used.

Who should care: General readers · Privacy officers · Policy

Trump's DOJ threatens to cut aid to states unless they report migrants without legal status

Trump's DOJ threatens to cut aid to states unless they report migrants without legal status Reuters

Plane carrying U.S. DHS chief lands after suffering engine failure

Plane carrying U.S. DHS chief lands after suffering engine failure Reuters

EPIC · Sep 02, 2026 · US Federal

PRESS RELEASE: EPIC Commends Delaware for Strengthening Privacy Law, Strictly Protecting Sensitive Data

Delaware Governor Matt Meyer has signed legislation strengthening the state's existing privacy law, with EPIC, the digital rights advocacy group, publicly commending the move as a meaningful step toward more robust protection of residents' sensitive personal data.

Who should care: General readers · Privacy officers · Policy

Trump meets with travel industry CEOs on push to boost foreign tourism

Trump meets with travel industry CEOs on push to boost foreign tourism Reuters

US government backs OpenAI in New York Times copyright case

US government backs OpenAI in New York Times copyright case Reuters

US Commerce chief says Anthropic back on 'right side' with Trump, Axios reports

US Commerce chief says Anthropic back on 'right side' with Trump, Axios reports Reuters

China's Xi urges new Middle East security framework during Egypt visit

China's Xi urges new Middle East security framework during Egypt visit Reuters

Norway Ban on Camera-Enabled Smart Glasses: What's Proposed

Norway Ban on Camera-Enabled Smart Glasses: What's Proposed virtual.reality.news

EXCLUSIVE: Nepal to rebuild early-warning system on China border after deadly flood, sources say

EXCLUSIVE: Nepal to rebuild early-warning system on China border after deadly flood, sources say Reuters

Saudi Arabia says Iran attacked vessel in Hormuz, killing two sailors

Saudi Arabia says Iran attacked vessel in Hormuz, killing two sailors Reuters

TechCrunch — Privacy · Sep 02, 2026 · International

Norway considers ban on camera-enabled wearable ‘pervert glasses’

Norway is considering regulation or an outright ban on wearable camera headsets, sometimes called 'pervert glasses,' citing the privacy risks posed by devices that can record people without their knowledge in public and private spaces.

Who should care: Lawyers · Compliance · General readers · Privacy officers · Policy

The Flock backlash continues as Florida and Texas reveal camera cutbacks — with state authorities calling out 'reports of misuse' and 'data privacy concerns'

Florida and Texas officials have moved to scale back their use of Flock Safety license plate cameras, citing reports of misuse and data privacy concerns. The cutbacks mark a notable shift in how state authorities are responding to growing scrutiny of automated vehicle surveillance networks.

Who should care: General readers · Privacy officers · Policy

The Markup · Sep 02, 2026 · International

Defense tech has unleashed a new weapons boom in Southern California

An analysis of defense contracts charts the rise of defense spending — often in heavily Democratic districts

Chile copper thieves are thwarting security measures on mine trains

Chile copper thieves are thwarting security measures on mine trains Reuters

Erdogan says Turkey would consider full membership of China- and Russia-led security bloc

Erdogan says Turkey would consider full membership of China- and Russia-led security bloc Reuters

Denmark sends conscripts to Greenland as Arctic tensions grow

Denmark sends conscripts to Greenland as Arctic tensions grow Reuters

Data Protection Commission · Sep 02, 2026 · EU / Ireland

Data Protection Commission announces Final Decision following Inquiry into the Health Service Executive (HSE)

Ireland's Data Protection Commission has issued a final decision following a formal inquiry into the Health Service Executive, Ireland's public health system. No specific findings or sanctions are detailed in the available information, but the decision marks the conclusion of a regulatory investigation into how the HSE handles personal data.

Who should care: General readers · Privacy officers · Policy

Australia, US commit $580 million to support Pacific Island nations

Australia, US commit $580 million to support Pacific Island nations Reuters

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to collusion with foreign entities

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to collusion with foreign entities Reuters

Russian cybercrime operation being dismantled after two decades, US officials and CrowdStrike say

Russian cybercrime operation being dismantled after two decades, US officials and CrowdStrike say Reuters

UN faces contentious Iran nuclear vote ahead of General Assembly

UN faces contentious Iran nuclear vote ahead of General Assembly Reuters

Israeli special forces capture Hamas official in raid on Gaza City

Israeli special forces capture Hamas official in raid on Gaza City Reuters