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IAPP · Jun 17, 2026 · International

Brazil's Digital ECA: Rethinking monetization and design in games

Brazil's Digital ECA: Rethinking monetization and design in games IAPP

Politico — Tech · Jun 17, 2026 · International

Pence-backed think tank joins push to keep kids’ safety bills out of AI package

A conservative coalition that includes Mike Pence's Advancing American Freedom is lobbying against bundling children's online safety legislation into a broader AI policy package, arguing the proposals would introduce privacy risks and suppress lawful speech online.

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IAPP · Jun 17, 2026 · International

IAB expands its Diligence Platform to EU with upcoming launch in Germany

IAB expands its Diligence Platform to EU with upcoming launch in Germany IAPP

IAPP · Jun 17, 2026 · International

Vermont becomes 23rd state to enact consumer privacy law

Vermont has passed a consumer privacy law, making it the 23rd U.S. state to establish statutory protections for residents' personal data. The law adds Vermont to a growing patchwork of state-level privacy frameworks enacted in the absence of a federal standard.

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IAPP · Jun 17, 2026 · International

Why erasure requests don't require model retraining: Governance that is defensible

Why erasure requests don't require model retraining: Governance that is defensible IAPP

Inside Privacy (Covington) · Jun 17, 2026 · International

Vermont Data Privacy Bill Signed into Law

Vermont's governor has signed the Vermont Data Privacy and Online Surveillance Act, making Vermont the fourth state to pass a comprehensive privacy law in 2026. The law takes effect January 1, 2028, and is modeled closely on Connecticut's data privacy framework.

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Final AI Omnibus Text Dilutes Fundamental Rights Protections

Final AI Omnibus Text Dilutes Fundamental Rights Protections - Center for Democracy and Technology

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Inside Privacy (Covington) · Jun 17, 2026 · International

Amadeus IT Group Receives GDPR Fine

Spain's data protection authority fined Amadeus IT Group €18 million for GDPR violations tied to its Global Distribution System, which powers booking and travel data infrastructure used across the global travel industry. Amadeus voluntarily paid the fine, receiving a 20% reduction for doing so.

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University of Texas Law Alters AI Policy to Stop Skills Loss

University of Texas School of Law has revised its artificial intelligence policy, with the stated goal of preventing students from losing core legal skills by over-relying on AI tools. The move reflects a broader debate in legal education about how much AI assistance students should use while learning to practice law.

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University of Texas Law Alters AI Policy to Stop Skills Loss (3)

The University of Texas School of Law has revised its artificial intelligence policy, with the stated goal of preventing students from losing foundational legal skills by relying too heavily on AI tools. The updated policy appears to place new limits or conditions on how students may use AI in their coursework.

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Anthropic asked for regulation. Washington went much further

Anthropic asked for regulation. Washington went much further CNBC

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Information Commissioner's Office · Jun 17, 2026 · UK

ICO statement - conclusion of criminal investigation

I don't have enough information from this headline and excerpt to write an accurate, factual briefing. The excerpt is essentially just a title and source attribution — it tells me the UK's Information Commissioner's Office issued a statement concluding a criminal investigation, but gives me no usabl

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The Digital Omnibus for AI regulation and implications for compliance

I can't write a useful briefing from this input. The headline and excerpt are identical and contain no actual information about what happened — just a title and a law firm name. There is nothing to summarize without inventing facts. If you can share the actual excerpt text, I am glad to write the b

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One Step Closer to a Massachusetts Data Privacy Law: Comparing the Current House and Senate Bills

One Step Closer to a Massachusetts Data Privacy Law: Comparing the Current House and Senate Bills Foley Hoag

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Vermont Governor Signs Data Privacy Bill

Vermont Governor Signs Data Privacy Bill EPIC – Electronic Privacy Information Center

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No AI detectors, more citations. What's in a new Wake schools' AI policy draft

Wake County Schools is circulating a draft AI policy that moves away from AI detection tools and instead focuses on citation requirements when students use AI-generated content. The proposal signals a shift from trying to catch AI use toward acknowledging it and building transparency around it.

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Trahan faces progressive pushback over federal AI regulation plan

Here is the briefing: ```json { "summary": "Representative Lori Trahan's proposal for federal AI regulation is drawing criticism from progressive circles, signaling internal disagreement on the left about how Washington should approach oversight of artificial intelligence.", "why_matters": "The

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Building an open ecosystem for AI governance with Unity AI Gateway

Databricks has introduced Unity AI Gateway, positioning it as an open infrastructure layer for governing AI systems. The tool appears designed to give organizations centralized control over how AI models are accessed, monitored, and managed across their environments.

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AI in NC classrooms | Wake County Schools weigh pros, cons of how artificial intelligence could impact learning

Wake County Schools in North Carolina is evaluating how artificial intelligence might be integrated into classroom learning, weighing potential benefits against concerns about its impact on students and education.

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Data Protection Commission · Jun 17, 2026 · EU / Ireland

Use of employee’s swipe-card data for disciplinary purposes

Ireland's Data Protection Commission has taken up a case involving an employer's use of swipe-card access data against an employee for disciplinary purposes. The case centers on whether repurposing that data — collected to manage building access — for disciplinary action is lawful under data protection rules.

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Data Protection Commission · Jun 16, 2026 · EU / Ireland

Access and Erasure request (Pinterest)

I don't have enough information to write an accurate briefing from this input. The headline and excerpt here are essentially identical — they name a data subject request involving Pinterest and the Irish Data Protection Commission, but provide no factual detail about what happened: no outcome, no ru

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Politico — Tech · Jun 16, 2026 · International

Meta drops opposition to kids online safety bill if it overwrites state AI laws

Meta has withdrawn its opposition to a federal kids' online safety bill, on the condition that the legislation preempts existing state-level AI laws. The company had previously helped derail a similar bill nearly two years ago.

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New trade association launched with hopes of advancing data center and AI policy in Arkansas

A new trade association has been formed in Arkansas with the stated goal of shaping policy around data centers and artificial intelligence at the state level. The group aims to influence how Arkansas develops its regulatory and infrastructure approach to the growing AI and data industry.

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Inside Privacy (Covington) · Jun 16, 2026 · International

The TAKE IT DOWN Act’s Notice and Removal Requirements Enter Into Effect

On May 19, 2026, the notice and removal requirements set forth in Section 3 of the Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Networks Act (“TAKE IT DOWN Act” or “TIDA”) entered into effect. Under this section, covered platforms must establish a process for individuals to notify the platform of... Continue Reading…