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PODCAST: How financial markets became even more manic

PODCAST: How financial markets became even more manic Reuters

Indian opposition marches in protest seeking resignation of election chief

Indian opposition marches in protest seeking resignation of election chief Reuters

Middle East war sharpens focus on ASEAN energy security plans

Middle East war sharpens focus on ASEAN energy security plans Reuters

Pharma marketers face a growing state-by-state data privacy puzzle

Pharma marketers face a growing state-by-state data privacy puzzle Medical Marketing and Media

Who should care: General readers · Privacy officers · Policy

US Army tests counter-drone tech at Mexican border as cartel drone use rises

US Army tests counter-drone tech at Mexican border as cartel drone use rises Reuters

Circuit Court Ruling on Border Searches Deals Serious Blow to Privacy Rights

A federal circuit court has issued a ruling that weakens privacy protections for device searches conducted at the U.S. border, according to a report from Tech Policy Press.

Who should care: General readers · Privacy officers · Policy

Inside Privacy (Covington) · Oct 05, 2026 · International

California Governor Signs SB 690, Eliminating Private Website-Based CIPA Pen Register Claims and Calling for Broader CIPA Reform

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 690 on September 30, removing the private right of action for pen register and trap-and-trace claims under the California Invasion of Privacy Act as they apply to websites. The law also calls for broader CIPA reform.

Who should care: General readers · Privacy officers · Policy

UK security adviser visited Israel in bid to keep Jerusalem consulate open, sources say

UK security adviser visited Israel in bid to keep Jerusalem consulate open, sources say Reuters

Our approach to EU text provenance rules

Our approach to EU text provenance rules OpenAI

Who should care: Lawyers · Compliance

Privacy concerns put smart glasses under scrutiny as Norway seeks temporary ban

Norway is seeking a temporary ban on smart glasses, citing privacy concerns about the devices. The move reflects growing regulatory unease about wearable technology that can record or transmit data in public spaces.

Who should care: General readers · Privacy officers · Policy

Instagram turns 16 with 3 billion users under shadow of data privacy, mental health concerns

Instagram marks its 16th anniversary with roughly 3 billion users, even as the platform faces sustained scrutiny over how it handles personal data and its effects on users' mental health.

Who should care: General readers · Privacy officers · Policy

Japan, Australia launch finance dialogue, deepen ties on economic security

Japan, Australia launch finance dialogue, deepen ties on economic security Reuters

California Amends Data Broker Law

California Amends Data Broker Law Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

Who should care: General readers · Privacy officers · Policy

OpenAI dismisses Three Employees over Data Privacy concerns

OpenAI dismisses Three Employees over Data Privacy concerns Cybersecurity Insiders

Who should care: General readers · Privacy officers · Policy

US removes B-1 bombers from UK base amid security concerns

US removes B-1 bombers from UK base amid security concerns Reuters

WIRED — AI · Oct 04, 2026 · International

Rural Data Centers Are in for a Big Federal Tax Break

Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, data center projects in rural areas could be eligible for major tax benefits starting next year. Some hyperscalers do not seem eager to take the free cash.

The future of data privacy, or the lack thereof

The future of data privacy, or the lack thereof WTMJ

Who should care: General readers · Privacy officers · Policy

The Guardian — Privacy · Oct 03, 2026 · International

‘Elon is my prophet’: how Musk’s Doge team took a wrecking ball to Washington

When the new ‘department of government efficiency’ sent young techies to disrupt federal agencies, not everyone complied. Here’s what happened when one worker fought to protect immigrant data In the early hours of Saturday 22 February 2025 the following email landed in the inboxes of the entire US federal workforce: From: HR [email protected] Continue reading...

Brazil police serve warrants over alleged threat to US diplomatic sites

Brazil police serve warrants over alleged threat to US diplomatic sites Reuters

IAPP · Oct 02, 2026 · International

OpenAI faces California DOJ subpoena amid growing cybersecurity incident notices

OpenAI faces California DOJ subpoena amid growing cybersecurity incident notices IAPP

Indian border forces kill two Pakistani civilians, wound one, Pakistani security sources say

Indian border forces kill two Pakistani civilians, wound one, Pakistani security sources say Reuters

IAPP · Oct 02, 2026 · International

A view from DC: The FTC says your company's agents are your problem

A view from DC: The FTC says your company's agents are your problem IAPP

Dutch eyewear chain Hans Anders halts sale of Meta glasses, citing privacy concerns

Dutch eyewear retailer Hans Anders has stopped selling Meta's smart glasses, citing privacy concerns. The company has not elaborated publicly beyond that reason.

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US suspends consular services before Brazil vote, citing security; Australia closes embassy

US suspends consular services before Brazil vote, citing security; Australia closes embassy Reuters