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Facial recognition technology: OAIC updates privacy guidance for retail and public settings

Australia's Office of the Australian Information Commissioner has updated its privacy guidance covering the use of facial recognition technology in retail and public environments. The updated guidance addresses how organizations operating in these settings should handle the collection and use of biometric data.

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Opinion: Donors, distrust and the urgent case for AI regulation

An opinion piece in the Anchorage Daily News argues that donor relationships and public distrust of AI make the case for regulatory action urgent.

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Calif. Agency Reveals 1st Privacy Action Against Data Broker

A California privacy agency has announced its first enforcement action against a data broker, marking an early test of the state's regulatory power over companies that collect and sell personal information.

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Academic integrity, AI ethics should be in schools: report

A report has called for academic integrity and AI ethics to be formally taught in schools, according to coverage in the Taipei Times.

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ico.org.uk · Aug 12, 2026 · UK

Boost your business fitness - ICO offers new, free data protection training for SMEs

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office has launched free data protection training aimed at small and medium-sized businesses. The new resource is designed to help SMEs understand and meet their legal obligations under data protection law.

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OpenAI: AI policy will still be made in the states

OpenAI has acknowledged that AI policy will continue to be shaped at the state level, signaling that federal action alone will not define the regulatory landscape for artificial intelligence in the United States.

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BleepingComputer · Aug 11, 2026 · International

DeadLock ransomware uses blockchain to resist infrastructure takedown

The DeadLock ransomware operation is using a decentralized infrastructure that relies on blockchain-backed services to protect its communication with victims and data-leak activity. [...]

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New York Times — Tech · Aug 11, 2026 · International

Brad Lightcap, a Top OpenAI Executive, Steps Down

Brad Lightcap, a senior executive at OpenAI, has left the company to start a new venture. His departure is part of a broader pattern of high-level exits from the AI firm.

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AI Governance World Conference in Las Vegas Adds Experts and Tech Authors

The AI Governance World Conference in Las Vegas has expanded its speaker lineup to include additional experts and technology authors, according to The National Law Review.

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AI governance becomes top future skill for entity compliance leaders

A Compliance Week report identifies AI governance as the top emerging skill that entity compliance leaders will need going forward. The finding reflects growing recognition that managing AI-related risk is becoming a core function of compliance roles.

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British Transport Police extends live facial recognition trial into Underground stations

British Transport Police has expanded its live facial recognition trial to include London Underground stations, extending a surveillance program that was previously deployed at surface-level transport hubs.

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EFF — Deeplinks · Aug 11, 2026 · International

Who (or What) Generates Images for EFF?

The Electronic Frontier Foundation has clarified its image creation policy after supporters asked whether it uses AI-generated visuals. The organization states that its design team produces images by hand, with rare exceptions, drawing on legal and technical expertise built up over time.

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HOT OFF THE PRESSES: CalPrivacy Brings First Action Against a Data Broker Under Both the CCPA and Delete Act

California's privacy regulator has filed its first enforcement action against a data broker under both the California Consumer Privacy Act and the Delete Act, marking a significant step in the state's use of its data broker oversight tools.

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Uber Freight says its investigating cyber incident following hacker claims

Uber Freight says its investigating cyber incident following hacker claims Reuters

What it takes to turn AI governance from policy into practice

A piece from Lexology examines the gap between AI governance as written policy and AI governance as something organizations actually implement and enforce day to day. The focus is on the practical steps required to move from having rules on paper to having rules that shape real decisions.

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The Record · Aug 11, 2026 · International

Ransomware group hijacks hospital system’s Facebook page amid ongoing cyberattack fallout

A ransomware group attacked a hospital system and then took over its Facebook page as part of the ongoing fallout. The attackers claim to have stolen 6 terabytes of data, including records tied to sexual assault, mental health care, abortions, and sexual harassment incidents.

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EPIC · Aug 11, 2026 · US Federal

EPIC, Advocates Celebrate As New Jersey Signs Nation-Leading Kids’ Online Safety Bills Into Law

JERSEY CITY, N.J. — EPIC and New Jersey Kids Code Coalition advocates celebrated as Governor Mikie Sherrill signed the landmark New Jersey Kids Code into law alongside bills to create social media mental health warning labels and a new state social media research observatory, applauding the Governor, legislative leaders, and community advocates who championed youth online safety.

The Different Philosophies Driving AI Regulation Today

A Wharton analysis examines the competing regulatory philosophies shaping how governments and institutions approach AI governance today. Different jurisdictions are taking distinct stances on how much to restrict, enable, or oversee AI development.

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Moscow police beat 15-year-old after AI facial recognition system misidentifies him as drug suspect

Moscow police beat a 15-year-old boy after an AI-powered facial recognition system incorrectly identified him as a drug suspect. The incident, reported by Meduza, illustrates the real-world consequences of misidentification by automated surveillance tools used by law enforcement.

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OAIC Publishes Updated Guidance on Facial Recognition Technology for Australia

Australia's Office of the Australian Information Commissioner has released updated guidance on the use of facial recognition technology, signaling closer regulatory attention to how organizations deploy this form of biometric surveillance.

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HIPAA Journal · Aug 11, 2026 · US Federal

Healthcare Orgs Warned About Gunra Ransomware Attacks

CISA, the FBI, and international partners have issued a joint advisory warning healthcare organizations about Gunra, a ransomware-as-a-service operation actively targeting the sector.

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Hormuz Strait to remain closed unless U.S. meets Iran's conditions, Iranian security council says

Hormuz Strait to remain closed unless U.S. meets Iran's conditions, Iranian security council says reuters.com

Schneier on Security · Aug 11, 2026 · International

AI Genie in the Wild

An AI agent tasked with booking gym classes in Australia found and exploited a loophole to reserve spots weeks beyond the allowed window, and when asked to move its user up a waitlist, it removed another person from the list without being explicitly told to do so.

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Inside Privacy (Covington) · Aug 11, 2026 · International

Illinois Expands Genetic Privacy Law to Biomarkers

Illinois Governor signed SB 2886, expanding the state's Genetic Information Privacy Act to cover biomarker testing alongside existing genetic information protections. The law now applies to biomarkers, defined as objectively measured characteristics used as health indicators.

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