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DataBreaches.net · Jun 26, 2026 · International

First Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Data Breach Class Action for Lack of Traceable Injury

Melanie Conroy of Pierce Atwood LLP writes: The First Circuit recently affirmed dismissal of a putative data breach class action against Bayamón Medical Center (BMC), holding that the plaintiff failed to plausibly allege that her injuries were traceable to the healthcare provider’s 2019 ransomware attack. In Santos-Pagán v. Bayamón Medical Center, the court concluded that allegations... Source

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New York Times — Tech · Jun 26, 2026 · International

How a Niche Technology Became a Choke Point for A.I.

Advanced chip packaging technology, critical for powering AI systems, has deepened U.S. dependence on Taiwan's semiconductor industry, creating a strategic bottleneck in the global AI supply chain.

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Cloud Security AI Controls Matrix Turns AI Governance Into Assessment Framework

A new Cloud Security AI Controls Matrix has been released, translating AI governance principles into a structured assessment framework that organizations can use to evaluate their security controls. The tool is aimed at practitioners who need to operationalize AI oversight rather than work from abstract policy guidance.

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NATO allies promised Trump they’d secure the Arctic; they've got work to do

NATO allies promised Trump they’d secure the Arctic; they've got work to do Reuters

Vermont Amends Data Broker Law

Vermont Amends Data Broker Law JD Supra

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BleepingComputer · Jun 26, 2026 · International

Polymarket customers lose $3 million in supply-chain attack

Polymarket, a prediction market platform, will reimburse roughly $3 million to customers after attackers compromised a third-party vendor and injected malicious code into the platform's frontend, draining user funds. The company says it will cover all losses from the incident.

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AI governance in commercial insurance: why now matters

The commercial insurance sector is facing growing pressure to establish AI governance frameworks, with industry observers arguing that the current moment represents a critical window for setting standards around how AI tools are deployed in underwriting, claims, and risk assessment.

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WIRED — AI · Jun 26, 2026 · International

OpenAI Has New AI Models. Here’s Why You Can’t Use Them

The White House has asked OpenAI to delay the public rollout of its latest GPT-5.6 models, following a similar disruption to Anthropic, whose most advanced models were taken offline two weeks prior. The back-to-back interventions mark an unusual moment of direct government pressure on leading AI labs over new model releases.

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Alabama Enacts Comprehensive Data Privacy Law

Alabama Enacts Comprehensive Data Privacy Law JD Supra

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Myths, Fables, and Hard Truths About AI Governance

The Council on Foreign Relations has published a piece examining common misconceptions about AI governance, separating popular narratives from more grounded realities about how AI oversight actually works in practice.

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Schneier on Security · Jun 26, 2026 · International

Meta Is Testing Facial Recognition for Police and Military

Meta is reportedly testing facial recognition capabilities through a partnership with a Pentagon supplier, with the technology potentially enabling real-time identification of individuals — a development connected to broader interest from ICE in deploying similar features via smart eyewear.

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EFF — Deeplinks · Jun 26, 2026 · International

EFF to Grindr: This Pride Month, Put Safety and Privacy Over Profits

The Electronic Frontier Foundation has publicly called on Grindr to make privacy the default on its platform, demanding the app stop sharing user data with advertisers and cease training AI on private information without explicit opt-in consent. The appeal, timed to Pride Month, centers on the heightened risks LGBTQ+ users face when sensitive personal data is exposed.

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EFF — Deeplinks · Jun 26, 2026 · International

Hate “The Algorithm?” RSS Is One of the Tools You’ve Been Looking For

A piece making the case for RSS as a practical alternative to algorithm-driven feeds argues that the decades-old syndication format lets people subscribe directly to content sources and read on their own terms, without a platform deciding what surfaces and when.

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UAE stresses Hormuz security in rare call with Iran after war tensions

UAE stresses Hormuz security in rare call with Iran after war tensions Reuters

CNIL · Jun 26, 2026 · EU / France

Emerging technologies and the protection of children: G7 data protection authorities agree on key principles

Data protection authorities from G7 nations have jointly adopted a set of principles addressing how emerging technologies should handle children's data and safeguard minors online. The agreement signals coordinated regulatory intent across major democracies to hold technology developers to higher standards when children are involved.

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Assemblyman’s Manhattan primary loss sparks debate over campaigning on AI regulation

A New York State assemblyman lost his Manhattan primary, prompting debate about whether his focus on AI regulation hurt his campaign or simply failed to resonate with voters. The race is being read by some as an early signal of how AI policy plays as an electoral issue.

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Politico — Tech · Jun 26, 2026 · International

Online safety coalition urges House to reject KIDS Act compromise

A coalition of children's online safety advocates is lobbying House members to vote against a bipartisan compromise bill known as the KIDS Act, contending that the negotiated version dilutes protections it was meant to strengthen.

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EFF — Deeplinks · Jun 26, 2026 · International

Lawmakers Must Act Now to Prevent Armed Police Drones

A policy advocate is urging lawmakers at all levels of government to move quickly to regulate armed drones and robots used by domestic law enforcement, arguing that technology companies are outpacing any existing legal framework for when and how lethal or harmful force can be deployed remotely.

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EFF — Deeplinks · Jun 26, 2026 · International

We Can Still Stop California’s 3D Printer Surveillance Scheme

The California State Assembly has passed legislation requiring surveillance software in 3D printers, despite warnings from the Electronic Frontier Foundation about privacy, free speech, and consumer rights risks. The bill was amended during the process but critics say the changes added confusion without resolving the core concerns, and the measure now moves to the state senate.

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WIRED — AI · Jun 26, 2026 · International

Europe Is Fed Up and Wants Its Own AI

European policymakers and technology leaders are pushing to develop homegrown AI capabilities, motivated in part by growing distrust of U.S. technology dominance under the current American administration. Analysts note the ambition is significant, though building frontier AI models competitive with American and Chinese systems remains a steep technical and financial challenge.

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ATF cancels phone tracking contract after lawmakers raise concerns

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has canceled a contract for phone tracking services following pressure from lawmakers who raised concerns about the arrangement. The move comes amid broader scrutiny of how federal law enforcement agencies acquire and use commercial surveillance tools.

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IAPP · Jun 26, 2026 · International

The state of enforcement: Part I — Consumer privacy rights

The International Association of Privacy Professionals has published the first installment of a multi-part series examining the current landscape of consumer privacy rights enforcement, surveying how regulators are pursuing compliance and penalizing violations across jurisdictions.

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EcoVadis Joins The EU's AI Act on Sustainable Supply Chains

EcoVadis, a supply chain sustainability ratings platform, has engaged with the EU AI Act framework as it applies to sustainable supply chain assessment. The move signals growing regulatory intersection between AI governance rules and corporate sustainability evaluation tools.

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The Guardian — Tech · Jun 26, 2026 · International

OpenAI staggers AI model release after Trump administration request

OpenAI is rolling out its latest model, GPT-5.6, in a limited preview rather than a full release, following a request from the Trump administration. The company publicly expressed frustration with the delay, saying it holds back AI tools from a broad range of users who need them.

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