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The Markup · Jun 30, 2026 · International

Californians can protect their personal data with one click. Help us test if it works

California has launched a one-click tool that allows residents to direct data brokers to stop collecting or selling their personal information. A public investigation is underway to test whether brokers are actually honoring those requests.

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Data Protection Commission · Jun 30, 2026 · EU / Ireland

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WhatsApp will allow users to go by usernames instead of phone numbers, closing a privacy blind spot

WhatsApp is introducing an option for users to communicate via usernames rather than phone numbers, giving people a way to connect on the platform without revealing their personal contact information. The change addresses a long-standing privacy gap in how the app handles identity.

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Supreme Court rules on geofence warrants, data privacy case

The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a ruling on geofence warrants, a surveillance method that allows law enforcement to collect location data from all devices near a specified place and time. The decision addresses privacy protections around this practice under federal law.

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EXCLUSIVE: Turkey says NATO adjusting to security landscape, US not withdrawing

EXCLUSIVE: Turkey says NATO adjusting to security landscape, US not withdrawing Reuters

BleepingComputer · Jun 30, 2026 · International

Insurance giant Aflac discloses data breach after subsidiary hack

Aflac has disclosed a data breach stemming from an attack on its Japan-based subsidiary, in which personal information and bank account details were stolen from affected individuals. The company has not publicly confirmed the full scope of the breach.

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Data Protection Commission · Jun 30, 2026 · EU / Ireland

Data Protection Commission Publishes Annual Report for 2025 and Results of “Sharenting” Survey

Ireland's Data Protection Commission has released its 2025 annual report alongside findings from a survey focused on 'sharenting' — the practice of parents posting photos and information about their children online. The report covers the DPC's enforcement and regulatory activity for the year.

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The Real Question to Ask About AI Governance

MIT Sloan Management Review has published a piece reframing the central debate around AI governance, suggesting that prevailing discussions may be focused on the wrong questions when it comes to overseeing artificial intelligence systems.

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WIRED — AI · Jun 30, 2026 · International

Bernie Sanders Saw This Coming

Senator Bernie Sanders has long argued that concentrated corporate and billionaire power undermines democratic governance. He now believes public frustration with Big Tech, extreme wealth inequality, and unregulated AI has grown enough to make that argument politically decisive.

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Supreme Court rules constitutional privacy protections apply to cellphone users' location history

The Supreme Court has ruled that cellphone users' location history is protected under constitutional privacy guarantees, a decision that limits how law enforcement can access that data. The ruling extends Fourth Amendment protections to a category of digital records that courts had long treated as fair game.

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HIPAA Journal · Jun 30, 2026 · US Federal

Data Breaches Reported by Amicus Solutions: Huntsville Hospital Health System

Amicus Solutions, also known as Fedora Solutions, has disclosed a cybersecurity incident that affected Huntsville Hospital Health System. The hospital confirmed it was impacted by the breach, which was reported in connection with HIPAA compliance obligations.

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How the Senate’s AI AGENT Act could reshape enterprise AI governance

The AI AGENT Act, a Senate proposal, aims to establish governance standards for AI agents operating in enterprise environments. The legislation would set requirements around how autonomous AI systems act on behalf of users or organizations, potentially affecting how businesses deploy and oversee these tools.

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BleepingComputer · Jun 30, 2026 · International

Blackfield ransomware asks Nidec Corporation for $2 million ransom

The Blackfield ransomware gang is asking for a $2 million ransom from Nidec Corporation, a large Japanese manufacturer of electronic components for automotive and computing applications. [...]

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CyberScoop · Jun 30, 2026 · US Federal

How ransomware syndicates weaponize corporate-style organization

From outsourced labor to tiered pricing models, an inside look at how today's top ransomware threats operate less like rogue hackers and more like Fortune 500 companies. The post How ransomware syndicates weaponize corporate-style organization appeared first on CyberScoop.

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EU-US Data Privacy Framework shaken to its core

EU-US Data Privacy Framework shaken to its core Techzine Global

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EU-US Data Privacy Framework shaken to its vore

EU-US Data Privacy Framework shaken to its vore Techzine Global

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BleepingComputer · Jun 30, 2026 · International

CISA: Windows BlueHammer flaw now exploited by ransomware gangs

CISA confirmed on Monday that ransomware gangs are now exploiting a Microsoft Defender privilege escalation vulnerability, dubbed BlueHammer, that has previously been abused in zero-day attacks. [...]

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HIPAA Journal · Jun 30, 2026 · US Federal

Washington Dept. Health & Social Services Insider Breach Affects 8,600 Individuals

Washington State's Department of Social and Health Services disclosed that an employee improperly accessed protected records belonging to approximately 8,600 individuals, constituting an insider data breach of sensitive personal information held by a state agency.

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Dysregulation and the economics of AI policy

Oxford Economics has published analysis examining the economic dimensions of AI policy, focusing on the consequences of regulatory gaps or inconsistencies in governing artificial intelligence. The work appears to assess how dysregulation — rather than simply over- or under-regulation — shapes market and policy outcomes in the AI sector.

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Opinion: Colorado’s AI-regulation missteps offer lessons for state and federal lawmakers

A commentary piece uses Colorado's early experience with AI legislation as a case study in what not to do, drawing lessons for other state governments and federal lawmakers considering their own regulatory frameworks.

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Telegraph – Sainsbury’s to expand live facial recognition use to 200 shops

UK supermarket chain Sainsbury's plans to roll out live facial recognition technology across approximately 200 of its stores, significantly expanding a surveillance system that scans shoppers' faces in real time. The move has drawn attention from civil liberties group Big Brother Watch.

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A US city's push for facial recognition on public buses ignites debate over security and privacy

A US city is pursuing facial recognition technology on public buses, sparking public debate about whether the security benefits justify continuous biometric surveillance of transit riders. The proposal has drawn pushback from privacy advocates concerned about how the data would be collected, stored, and used.

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Shadow AI governance gap is widest among senior leaders, report finds

A new report finds that gaps in AI governance are most pronounced at the senior leadership level, where unauthorized or untracked AI use — sometimes called shadow AI — is more common than organizations typically acknowledge or monitor.

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