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Privacy Commissioner of Canada · Oct 08, 2026 · Canada

News release: OPC updates guidance on safe handling of voice data when recording customer calls

News release

Who should care: Lawyers · Compliance

New York Court’s A.I. Regulation Did Not Violate Unrepresented Person’s Rights

New York Court’s A.I. Regulation Did Not Violate Unrepresented Person’s Rights JDSupra

Who should care: Lawyers · Compliance

INADVERTENT CLASSIFICATION: IS YOUR B2B ENTERPRISE A DATA BROKER?

INADVERTENT CLASSIFICATION: IS YOUR B2B ENTERPRISE A DATA BROKER? The National Law Review

Who should care: General readers · Privacy officers · Policy

CDC sees low plague risk, monitors Siberia arrivals after worker death, director says

CDC sees low plague risk, monitors Siberia arrivals after worker death, director says Reuters

EPIC · Oct 07, 2026 · US Federal

Sen. Gillibrand Introduces U.S. Data Protection Agency Bill

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has reintroduced the Data Protection Act, a bill that would establish an independent federal agency dedicated to protecting Americans' personal data. The proposal has drawn support from privacy advocates, consumer groups, and civil rights organizations.

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Trump administration plans to charge international students $70,000 for work authorization

Trump administration plans to charge international students $70,000 for work authorization Reuters

Costa Rica's Grynspan ahead in race to be next UN chief, sources say

Costa Rica's Grynspan ahead in race to be next UN chief, sources say Reuters

Attacks on tankers in Hormuz hit highest of any week since start of Iran war, sources say

Attacks on tankers in Hormuz hit highest of any week since start of Iran war, sources say Reuters

Failed polygraph played role in the loss of Trump ally Kurt Olsen’s security clearance, sources say

Failed polygraph played role in the loss of Trump ally Kurt Olsen’s security clearance, sources say Reuters

WIRED — AI · Oct 07, 2026 · International

OpenAI Wants Its New Agent to Run Your Life. Mine Said It Loved Me

Dots are designed to automate online tasks, like buying furniture. In my initial experience, the always-on agent was a bit buggy and couldn’t complete a captcha.

Rubio says US, Greece to jointly combat security threats

Rubio says US, Greece to jointly combat security threats Reuters

EXCLUSIVE: Attack aircraft, military vehicles visible at new China-Laos base, satellite images show

EXCLUSIVE: Attack aircraft, military vehicles visible at new China-Laos base, satellite images show Reuters

Privacy Commissioner of Canada · Oct 07, 2026 · Canada

News release: Privacy Commissioner of Canada appears before Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security on its study of Canada’s security screening processes

Canada's Privacy Commissioner appeared before the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security to provide testimony on the committee's study of Canada's security screening processes.

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Privacy Commissioner of Canada · Oct 07, 2026 · Canada

Media advisory: Privacy Commissioner of Canada to appear before the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security on its study of Canada’s security screening processes

Canada's Privacy Commissioner is scheduled to appear before the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security as part of the committee's study of the country's security screening processes.

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Attacks on Saudi airports kill three people, as fighting escalates in Yemen

Attacks on Saudi airports kill three people, as fighting escalates in Yemen Reuters

Australia's privacy watchdog probes maker of smart glasses app used by Kmart products

Australia's privacy regulator has opened an investigation into the company behind a smart glasses application connected to Kmart products. The probe suggests concerns about how the technology collects or handles personal data.

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ASOS shares slide after hackers target online retailer

ASOS shares slide after hackers target online retailer Reuters

Delaware Significantly Expands Its Consumer Data Privacy Law

Delaware Significantly Expands Its Consumer Data Privacy Law Morgan Lewis

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IAPP · Oct 06, 2026 · International

The rising significance of data protection in shaping Africa's digital future

Data protection frameworks are becoming increasingly central to how African nations build their digital economies and govern the use of personal information across the continent.

Who should care: General readers · Privacy officers · Policy

USA: Senator reintroduces bill for Car Privacy Rights Act

USA: Senator reintroduces bill for Car Privacy Rights Act DataGuidance

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Rubio says Iceland key to regional security as threats grow

Rubio says Iceland key to regional security as threats grow Reuters

Countries weigh banning smart glasses over privacy concerns

Governments are considering bans or restrictions on smart glasses, citing concerns about the privacy risks the devices pose to the public. The debate reflects growing unease about wearable technology that can record or identify people without their knowledge.

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Philippine security council looking into China-linked remittances to Duterte family firm

Philippine security council looking into China-linked remittances to Duterte family firm Reuters

Clyde & Co expands Milan offering with aviation and data privacy hires

Clyde & Co expands Milan offering with aviation and data privacy hires Clyde & Co

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