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E EPIC – Electronic Privacy Information Center · · International

Center for HIV Law and Policy: What We Do Now: Data Privacy and Public Health in the Authoritarian Police State

The Center for HIV Law and Policy has published guidance on protecting data privacy and public health in what it describes as an authoritarian policing environment. The piece, flagged by EPIC, addresses how people living with HIV and advocates can navigate increased surveillance and data risks.

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J Japan Wire by Kyodo News · · International

FEATURE: Tokyo ward's facial recognition camera trial raises privacy concerns

A ward in Tokyo is trialing facial recognition cameras in public spaces, drawing concern from privacy advocates and observers about the scope of biometric surveillance being deployed at the local government level.

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Healthcare
EFF — Deeplinks · · International

Most Smart Watches, Rings, and Bands Lack Basic Transparency Reports and Key Privacy Features

A review of popular wearable devices — including Oura Ring, Apple Watch, Garmin, and Whoop — finds that most fall short on basic privacy and security standards, lacking transparency reports and strong encryption options despite collecting continuous personal health data from roughly 40 percent of Americans.

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Enforcement
New York Times — Tech · · International

Judge Dismisses Suit Accusing Apple of Failing to Limit Child Sex Abuse Material

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit accusing Apple of failing to adequately prevent child sexual abuse material from being stored and shared through iCloud. The suit had centered on claims that Apple's privacy protections inadvertently made the platform a safer environment for illegal content.

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EFF — Deeplinks · · International

California Steps Back From Dangerous Expansion of its Age-Gating Law

California legislators have removed the most contentious provisions from A.B. 1856, a bill that would have broadened the state's existing age-verification requirements for operating systems and app stores. The Electronic Frontier Foundation, which opposed the expansion, still considers the underlying 2025 law unconstitutional.

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EFF — Deeplinks · · International

🚫 Don't Let Congress Age-Gate the Internet | EFFector 38.13

The House of Representatives has passed the KIDS Act, a legislative package aimed at restricting minors' access to online content through age verification requirements. The Electronic Frontier Foundation argues the bill prioritizes surveillance over privacy and would affect far more than just young users.

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EPIC · · US Federal

EPIC Again Urges USDA to Abandon Proposed National SNAP Database That Threatens Privacy

EPIC has filed formal comments calling on the USDA to scrap its revised proposal for a National SNAP Information Database, which would centralize sensitive personal data on millions of food assistance applicants and recipients across the country. The civil liberties group argues the database would violate federal privacy law.

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Schneier on Security · · International

Upcoming Speaking Engagements

This is a current list of where and when I am scheduled to speak: I’m speaking (virtually) at the Policy-Relevant Privacy Research Workshop in Calgary, Canada, on Monday, July 20, 2026. I’m speaking at Boston Leadership Exchange in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. I’m speaking at Cognitive Security Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The conference runs August 6-7, 2026; my speaking time is TBD. I’m speaking at DEF CON 34 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The conventions runs August 6-9, 2026; my speaking time is TBD...

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Breach
Military Times · · US Federal

Nearly 12,000 military Tricare beneficiaries warned of data breach

TriWest Healthcare Alliance has notified nearly 12,000 military Tricare beneficiaries that their protected health information may have been exposed in a data breach. The notification indicates the incident was significant enough to trigger formal disclosure requirements under federal health privacy rules.

Who should care: Cybersecurity · Privacy officers · Administrators · Healthcare professionals · Compliance

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J Japan Today · · International

Tokyo ward's facial recognition camera trial raises privacy concerns

A ward in Tokyo has launched a trial using facial recognition cameras in public spaces, drawing scrutiny from privacy advocates who worry about the scope and oversight of the surveillance program.

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Enforcement
IAPP · · International

The state of enforcement: Part II — Kids and teens’ privacy

A new IAPP enforcement review examines how regulators are applying children's and teenagers' privacy laws, tracking the current landscape of enforcement actions and compliance expectations for organizations that collect data from younger users.

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TechCrunch — Privacy · · International

LAPD lets contract with surveillance giant Flock expire, citing ‘serious concerns’ over civil liberties and privacy

The Los Angeles Police Department has allowed its contract with Flock Safety, a major automated license plate reader company, to lapse after citing serious civil liberties and privacy concerns. LAPD had been one of Flock's largest government clients.

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R Reuters · · International

Global Privacy Control — what businesses need to know

Global Privacy Control (GPC) is a browser-based signal that lets users tell websites to stop selling or sharing their personal data automatically. Regulators in several jurisdictions have begun treating it as a legally recognized opt-out, putting businesses on notice that ignoring it may mean ignoring the law.

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S South China Morning Post · · International

Privacy fears as Japan uses AI facial recognition cameras to find missing people

Japan has deployed AI-powered facial recognition cameras as part of efforts to locate missing persons, according to reports. The program is drawing concern from privacy advocates who question the scope and oversight of the surveillance infrastructure being used.

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Enforcement
N New Jersey Globe · · International

Confusion persists over enforcement of N.J. data privacy law

Enforcement of New Jersey's data privacy law remains unclear, with ongoing confusion about how the law will be applied and what businesses and consumers can expect from regulators. The uncertainty suggests the state's framework has not yet translated into clear, predictable compliance expectations.

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New York Times — Tech · · International

Meta Removes A.I. Feature on Instagram After Days of Backlash

Meta pulled an AI image feature called Muse Image from Instagram after users and Hollywood talent agencies objected to it on privacy and copyright grounds. The rollback came within days of the feature's launch, suggesting the backlash was significant enough to prompt a quick retreat.

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