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Europe's regulatory double bind

Europe's regulatory double bind CEPR

Who should care: Lawyers · Compliance

White House national security official Andy Baker to depart administration

White House national security official Andy Baker to depart administration Reuters

China rejects New Zealand spy allegations as false

China rejects New Zealand spy allegations as false Reuters

ICYMI: California takes historic action against data brokers

California has taken significant regulatory action targeting data brokers, marking a notable step by a U.S. state to curb the industry that profits from buying and selling personal information about residents.

Who should care: General readers · Privacy officers · Policy

IAPP · Aug 13, 2026 · International

A View from Brussels: Smart glasses — Is social acceptance enough of a guardrail?

A View from Brussels: Smart glasses — Is social acceptance enough of a guardrail? IAPP

Police are now scanning faces at a London Underground station

Police are now scanning faces at a London Underground station boingboing.net

US fully restarts activities in Mexico's avocado hub after security scare

US fully restarts activities in Mexico's avocado hub after security scare Reuters

NEWS: EU privacy watchdog warns Europol data reform risks people’s privacy rights

The EU's data protection authority has raised concerns that proposed reforms to Europol's data handling rules could erode privacy rights. The watchdog's warning suggests the changes may expand the law enforcement agency's ability to process personal data in ways that conflict with existing protections.

Who should care: General readers · Privacy officers · Policy

'Dump Big Tech' protests target NYC offices of Palantir, Google

'Dump Big Tech' protests target NYC offices of Palantir, Google Tech Brew

Trump signed memo to allow use of cyber tools to target transnational criminal organizations, White House says

Trump signed memo to allow use of cyber tools to target transnational criminal organizations, White House says Reuters

Prader-Willi experts flag safety risks linked to Neurocrine's rare disease drug

Prader-Willi experts flag safety risks linked to Neurocrine's rare disease drug Reuters

Thomson Reuters Slammed for Deal That Gives ICE Access to Private Profiles of Tens of Millions of Americans

Thomson Reuters Slammed for Deal That Gives ICE Access to Private Profiles of Tens of Millions of Americans Common Dreams

Grass Valley police leave Flock over data privacy concerns

The Grass Valley Police Department has ended its relationship with Flock Safety, a license plate reader and surveillance network company, citing data privacy concerns. The department's decision suggests internal discomfort with how Flock handles or shares the data its systems collect.

Who should care: General readers · Privacy officers · Policy

BBC — Tech · Aug 12, 2026 · International

Discord ordered to suspend livestreams in Brazil

Brazil's data protection agency has ordered Discord to suspend its livestreaming feature. Discord told the BBC it is reviewing the order and reiterated its commitment to user safety.

Who should care: General readers · Privacy officers · Policy

IAPP · Aug 12, 2026 · International

Where should DPOs sit under Chile's data protection law?

Chile's data protection framework raises a structural question about where Data Protection Officers should be positioned within organizations subject to the law. The placement of DPOs affects their independence, authority, and ability to function as genuine oversight roles rather than ceremonial ones.

Who should care: General readers · Privacy officers · Policy

WIRED — AI · Aug 12, 2026 · International

4 New Camera Tricks on Google’s Latest Pixel 11 Smartphones

From Magic Capture and Instant Night Sight to a built-in teleprompter, here’s a look at a few camera features on Google’s new Pixel 11 series.

EPIC · Aug 12, 2026 · US Federal

Lawfare: Closing the Front Door: The Case for DOJ’s Bulk Data Security Program

A Lawfare piece makes the case for the Department of Justice's Bulk Data Security Program, citing a 2026 Electronic Privacy Information Center finding that 33 data brokers disclosed selling or sharing data with parties flagged under California's Delete Act.

Who should care: General readers · Privacy officers · Policy

EPIC · Aug 12, 2026 · US Federal

Common Dreams: Thomson Reuters Slammed for Deal That Gives ICE Access to Private Profiles of Tens of Millions of Americans

A coalition of civil liberties and digital rights groups wrote to Senate Judiciary and Homeland Security committee members to flag concerns about a Thomson Reuters deal that reportedly gives ICE access to private profiles covering tens of millions of Americans.

Who should care: General readers · Privacy officers · Policy

Louisiana’s Data Privacy Act is coming. Is your business ready?

Louisiana's Data Privacy Act is approaching enforcement, prompting businesses operating in the state to assess their compliance posture. The law represents Louisiana's entry into the growing field of state-level consumer data protection.

Who should care: General readers · Privacy officers · Policy

German cabinet approves plan to grant more powers to spy services

German cabinet approves plan to grant more powers to spy services Reuters

WIRED — AI · Aug 12, 2026 · International

The Job-Interview Tattoo Guy Everyone Got Mad at Finally Explains Himself

LemonLime cofounder Jordan Zietz hears your criticism loud and clear. That’s why he got his startup’s logo tattooed on his shoulder.

Information Commissioner's Office · Aug 12, 2026 · UK

ACRO reprimanded following cyber security failings

ACRO reprimanded following cyber security failings Information Commissioner's Office

EDPS · Aug 12, 2026 · EU

Newsletter Digest - Episode 22 is out

Newsletter Digest - Episode 22 is out miriam Wed, 08/12/2026 - 10:36 Sun, 08/16/2026 - 12:00 It’s a shorter edition this time, as the summer break approaches, but there’s plenty to catch up on. Whether you prefer reading or listening, stay up to date with the latest developments in data protection and digital policy. 1 Have a listen

Who should care: General readers · Privacy officers · Policy

NJ Supreme Court opinion on privacy law seen as win for data brokers

The New Jersey Supreme Court issued an opinion interpreting state privacy law in a way that observers say favors data brokers, limiting protections residents may have expected under the law.

Who should care: General readers · Privacy officers · Policy