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IAPP · Jul 07, 2026 · International

After Slaughter: FTC independence and EU-US DPF face potential challenges

After Slaughter: FTC independence and EU-US DPF face potential challenges IAPP

DataBreaches.net · Jul 07, 2026 · International

Washington Dept. of Social and Health Services announces massive data breach

Washington's Department of Social and Health Services disclosed that a former employee accessed personal data belonging to roughly 8,600 people without authorization in March. The agency launched an internal investigation and is now notifying those whose information may have been compromised.

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

BleepingComputer · Jul 07, 2026 · International

Accenture confirms breach after hacker offers stolen data for sale

IT services giant Accenture has confirmed it suffered a security breach after a threat actor claimed to have stolen 35 GB of source code and other data from the company. [...]

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WIRED — AI · Jul 07, 2026 · International

Meta Now Lets Anyone Use Your Instagram Photos in AI Images—Unless You Opt Out

Meta has begun using public Instagram photos to train and generate images with its Muse AI model. Users who do not want their content used this way must actively opt out — the default is participation.

Who should care: General readers · AI governance · Policy

Lawsuit alleges US shared information with Iran about asylum seekers, US denies allegation

A lawsuit filed against the U.S. government alleges that American officials shared personal information about Iranian asylum seekers with Iranian authorities, a claim the government denies. The case puts scrutiny on how refugee and asylum data is handled and whether that handling could put applicants at risk.

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WIRED — AI · Jul 07, 2026 · International

OpenAI’s Chief Futurist Is Leaving the Company

Joshua Achiam, who spent nearly nine years at OpenAI focused on AI safety research, is departing the company. He gained public attention through his appearance in the lawsuit between Elon Musk and Sam Altman.

Who should care: General readers · AI governance · Policy

NPR — Tech · Jul 07, 2026 · International

Why AI companies are hiring philosophers to help develop their models

AI companies are increasingly recruiting philosophers to work on model development, a trend covered by The Economist and discussed on NPR. The hiring reflects a recognition that building AI systems involves ethical and conceptual questions that technical staff alone may not be equipped to answer.

Who should care: General readers · AI governance · Policy

Lawmakers look to reconcile competing consumer data privacy proposals

Lawmakers look to reconcile competing consumer data privacy proposals Worcester Business Journal

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CyberScoop · Jul 07, 2026 · US Federal

Deepfake CSAM lawsuit against xAI, Grok expands

A lawsuit against xAI and its Grok chatbot has expanded to include new plaintiffs who allege the tool was used by people close to them to generate child sexual abuse material depicting the plaintiffs as minors. Stability AI has also been added as a defendant in the case.

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Judge dismisses Prince Harry's privacy invasion lawsuit against the Daily Mail

A judge has dismissed Prince Harry's privacy invasion lawsuit against the Daily Mail, ending that legal action without a ruling on the underlying claims. The case was part of a broader effort by Harry to hold British tabloids accountable for alleged unlawful newsgathering.

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New Jersey Enacts the Nation’s Costliest Data Broker Law Yet

New Jersey has passed a data broker law that imposes the highest compliance costs of any such state law in the United States, targeting companies that collect and sell personal information about residents. The law places new obligations on data brokers operating in the state.

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Nextgov/FCW · Jul 07, 2026 · US Federal

GSA and National Design Studio collaborate to boost Login.gov experience

The General Services Administration has partnered with the National Design Studio to improve the user experience of Login.gov, the federal government's centralized identity and authentication platform. The collaboration aims to make the service more accessible and easier to navigate while maintaining its existing security standards.

Who should care: Cybersecurity · Privacy officers · Administrators

New York Times — Tech · Jul 07, 2026 · International

Meta Unveils an A.I. Image Generator

Meta has launched Muse Image, an AI image generator integrated into Instagram and WhatsApp that produces realistic images for users. The tool is part of Meta's broader push to close the gap with competitors in the generative AI market.

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Woman suspected of Monaco bombing is found dead in Ukraine, authorities say

Woman suspected of Monaco bombing is found dead in Ukraine, authorities say AP News

Nine countries commit to global defence bank, Canada says

Nine countries commit to global defence bank, Canada says Reuters

BleepingComputer · Jul 07, 2026 · International

Chinese hackers develop LONGLEASH malware to expand ORB network

Chinese hackers tracked as 'UAT-7810' are actively evolving their malware to expand their Operational Relay Box (ORB) network by compromising internet-facing networking devices, primarily unpatched Ruckus routers. [...]

Who should care: Cybersecurity · Privacy officers · Administrators

Nextgov/FCW · Jul 07, 2026 · US Federal

Greg Barbaccia to leave federal CIO role at end of August

Greg Barbaccia, who holds the dual role of Federal Chief Information Officer and Chief AI Officer, is departing at the end of August. The Office of Management and Budget confirmed his exit with a brief statement of praise.

Who should care: General readers · AI governance · Policy

Illinois SB 315: Pioneering AI Safety Regulations and the Future of Responsible AI Governance

Illinois SB 315 is advancing as a state-level effort to regulate artificial intelligence, with law firm Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney analyzing its potential framework for AI safety and governance. The bill represents one of the more substantive state-level attempts to set enforceable standards for how AI systems are developed and deployed.

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Harry, others' privacy case against Daily Mail dismissed in blow to prince

A court has dismissed a privacy lawsuit brought by Prince Harry and other claimants against the Daily Mail's publisher, dealing a significant setback to the legal campaign targeting alleged unlawful information gathering by British tabloids.

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Facial recognition entry returns to Redstone Arsenal gates

Facial recognition technology has been reintroduced at entry points to Redstone Arsenal, a major U.S. Army installation in Alabama, to screen people seeking access to the base.

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Judge orders disclosure of Clearview AI role in DC facial recognition arrest

A judge has ordered the disclosure of Clearview AI's involvement in a facial recognition-based arrest in Washington, DC. The ruling compels authorities to reveal what role the company's technology played in identifying the suspect.

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EFF — Deeplinks · Jul 07, 2026 · International

Help EFF Cut the AI Hype

The Electronic Frontier Foundation is running a membership drive asking readers to financially support its work scrutinizing AI development through a civil liberties and privacy lens. The campaign positions EFF's legal, technical, and advocacy staff as a counterweight to industry momentum that often sidelines public interests.

Who should care: General readers · AI governance · Policy · Privacy officers

Prince Harry speaks at event as UK court rejects privacy lawsuit

A UK court rejected a privacy lawsuit brought by Prince Harry, ruling against his claims while he made a public appearance at an event the same day. The decision represents a legal setback in his ongoing efforts to pursue privacy claims through British courts.

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WIRED — AI · Jul 07, 2026 · International

Shut Those Laptops! Anthropic Puts Its Claude Cowork Agent on Your Phone

Claude Cowork now keeps working on tasks even after you close your laptop. It’s part of a larger push toward smartphone-controlled agents.