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Privacy Commissioner of Canada · Mar 12, 2026 · Canada

News release: Privacy Commissioner of Canada tables in Parliament Special Report on ArriveCAN app investigation

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The Markup · Mar 09, 2026 · International

It was John Wayne’s political club. Now it’s spending millions on online influence

The Lincoln Media Foundation has spent big to push ‘local’ conservative messaging

TechCrunch — Privacy · Mar 09, 2026 · International

Ring’s Jamie Siminoff is still trying to calm privacy fears, but his answers may not help

Ring founder Jamie Siminoff has been publicly addressing longstanding privacy concerns about the Amazon-owned doorbell camera company, but his responses appear to leave key questions unresolved, particularly around facial recognition.

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The Markup · Mar 07, 2026 · International

California colleges spend millions on faulty AI systems: 'The chatbot is outdated’

California community colleges have spent millions of dollars deploying AI chatbots that students report frequently provide inaccurate information. Some of these systems may be updated or replaced in the coming year.

Who should care: General readers · AI governance · Policy

The Markup · Mar 06, 2026 · International

He saw an abandoned trailer. Then, he uncovered a surveillance network on California's border

Residents in Southern California have begun noticing license plate readers near the border that appear to be operated by U.S. Border Patrol. Some people in the area have reported unclear or confusing interactions with agents connected to the infrastructure.

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TechCrunch — Privacy · Mar 05, 2026 · International

Italian prosecutors confirm journalist was hacked with Paragon spyware

Italian prosecutors have confirmed that two journalists were targeted with Paragon spyware, advancing a broader national investigation into the tool's use. The identity of those who authorized or carried out the surveillance remains unknown.

Who should care: Cybersecurity · Privacy officers · Administrators · Lawyers · Compliance

Privacy Commissioner of Canada · Mar 05, 2026 · Canada

News release: Privacy Commissioner of Canada concludes investigation into complaints related to Loblaw loyalty program

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CNIL · Mar 04, 2026 · EU / France

Closure of the order issued against KASPR

Closure of the order issued against KASPR CNIL

OECD AI Policy Observatory · Mar 03, 2026 · International

Can we create a clear understanding of what agentic AI is and does?

The OECD is examining how to establish a shared conceptual framework for agentic AI systems — LLM-based agents capable of operating autonomously across physical and digital environments. As these systems grow more capable and attract broader investment, clearer definitional boundaries are seen as increasingly necessary.

Who should care: AI governance · Lawyers · Administrators · General readers · Policy

Data Protection Commission · Mar 02, 2026 · EU / Ireland

The Data Protection Commission Publishes Final Decision Following Inquiry into University of Limerick

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TechCrunch — Privacy · Mar 01, 2026 · International

Let’s explore the best alternatives to Discord

With many users feeling uneasy about Discord's new age-verification requirement, here are some alternatives that could be worth exploring.

OECD AI Policy Observatory · Mar 01, 2026 · International

Deadline extension 20 March: Global call for ‘Governing with Artificial Intelligence’: Share your initiatives and insights on AI-driven innovation in government

The OECD has extended to March 20 its open call for governments worldwide to submit AI use cases, policy frameworks, and deployment tools, with the goal of building a shared resource on trustworthy AI adoption in public administration.

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The Markup · Feb 27, 2026 · International

Following Markup investigation, Congress finds data brokers cost consumers tens of billions of dollars

A congressional investigation, prompted by a Markup inquiry, estimates that data broker security breaches have resulted in roughly $20 billion in consumer identity theft losses. Several major brokers have responded by pledging to simplify the process for individuals to remove themselves from their databases.

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