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New York Times — Tech · · International

Prediction Markets and States Clashed, Setting Off a Furious Political Battle

A legal battle over the regulatory status of prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket has escalated into a broad political fight, drawing in the Trump administration, a member of the president's family, and attorney generals from nearly every state.

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noyb (None of Your Business) · · EU

‘Shadow database’ scandal: noyb sends SCHUFA cease-and-desist letter; interest list for class action opened

German privacy group noyb has sent a cease-and-desist letter to credit agency SCHUFA after investigations revealed it retained millions of records that should have been deleted, and used them for customer testing. Noyb has opened an interest list for a class action, with up to 69 million people potentially affected.

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C Computing UK · · International

ICO: Police facial recognition needs stronger oversight

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office has called for stronger oversight of how police use facial recognition technology, signaling concern that current controls are insufficient to govern the practice.

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C Computer Weekly · · International

ICO police facial recognition audits reveal ‘mixed’ bag

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office conducted audits of police use of facial recognition technology and found inconsistent results across the forces reviewed. The findings suggest compliance and practice vary significantly, with no uniform standard being met.

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B Biometric Update · · International

UK ICO finds police facial recognition use mostly compliant with data regulations

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office reviewed police use of facial recognition technology and found it to be largely compliant with data protection law. The assessment stops short of a full endorsement but does not identify systemic violations.

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I Infosecurity Magazine · · International

ICO Urges Police to Improve Data Governance in Facial Recognition Roll

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office has called on police forces to strengthen how they manage data as facial recognition technology is deployed more widely. The ICO's intervention signals concerns about compliance and oversight during the rollout.

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U USA Today · · International

Xicom Strengthens AI Development Compliance with US Data Privacy Regulations (CCPA/CPRA)

Xicom, an AI development firm, has announced steps to align its practices with US data privacy rules under CCPA and CPRA. The move positions the company as compliant with California's consumer privacy framework as it applies to AI-built products and services.

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K keyt.com · · International

State Privacy Regulator Issues Second Decision Penalizing Out-of-State Data Broker

A state privacy regulator has issued its second enforcement decision against an out-of-state data broker, signaling continued regulatory action beyond its own borders. The decision adds to a pattern of state-level agencies asserting jurisdiction over companies that collect and sell resident data regardless of where those companies are based.

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Inside Privacy (Covington) · · International

French CNIL Publishes Note on Agentic AI and Data Protection

France's data protection authority, the CNIL, and the French AI and Digital Council released a joint exploratory note examining how existing data protection rules apply to agentic AI systems. The document is framed as an early-stage analysis rather than binding guidance.

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EDPS · · EU

EDPS publishes Opinion on proposal to modernise Eurojust

The European Data Protection Supervisor has issued a formal opinion on the European Commission's proposal to update the regulation governing Eurojust, the EU's judicial cooperation agency for serious cross-border crime.

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EDPS · · EU

EDPS publishes Opinion on Europol proposals

The European Data Protection Supervisor has issued a formal opinion on the European Commission's proposal to revise and replace the existing regulation governing Europol, the EU's law enforcement agency.

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EDPS · · EU

EDPS publishes Opinion on proposed EUDPR amendments

The European Data Protection Supervisor has issued a formal Opinion on the European Commission's proposed changes to the EU Data Protection Regulation, the law that governs how EU institutions handle personal data internally. The EUDPR applies specifically to the Union's own bodies and agencies, not to member states.

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T The National Law Review · · International

HOT OFF THE PRESSES: CalPrivacy Brings First Action Against a Data Broker Under Both the CCPA and Delete Act

California's privacy regulator has filed its first enforcement action against a data broker under both the California Consumer Privacy Act and the Delete Act, marking a significant step in the state's use of its data broker oversight tools.

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H Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP · · International

EDPB Calls for Review of EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework After U.S. Supreme Court Decision on FTC Independence

The European Data Protection Board has called for a review of the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that affects the independence of the Federal Trade Commission, a key enforcement body underpinning the transatlantic data transfer agreement.

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Information Commissioner's Office · · UK

ICO statement on Upper Tribunal decision

I need to work carefully here — the excerpt gives almost nothing beyond the headline. I'll write only what the headline and source reasonably imply: the UK's Information Commissioner's Office issued a public statement following a ruling by the Upper Tribunal, which is an appellate body that hears ch

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Inside Privacy (Covington) · · International

New York Publishes Final SAFE For Kids Act Rules

On July 28, 2026, the New York Office of the Attorney General released final rules (the “Rules”) implementing the Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) for Kids Act, which goes into effect on January 25, 2027. The SAFE for Kids Act requires online “addictive social media platforms,” which are defined as websites, online services, and applications... Continue Reading…

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Inside Privacy (Covington) · · International

EDPB Publishes Draft Guidelines on Anonymisation

The European Data Protection Board has released draft guidelines updating its 2014 position on anonymisation, offering a more structured framework for determining when data can be treated as truly anonymous. The guidelines reflect the EDPB's cautious stance while attempting to give organisations clearer criteria for making that assessment.

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IAPP · · International

EDPB requests review of EU-US Data Privacy Framework following Trump v. Slaughter

The European Data Protection Board has called for a review of the EU-US Data Privacy Framework following the Trump v. Slaughter case, which relates to the dismissal of Federal Trade Commission members and raises concerns about the independence of the US enforcement body underpinning the transatlantic data transfer agreement.

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DataBreaches.net · · International

Cyberattack hits Liechtenstein, with 31,000 records stolen

Liechtenstein's government has confirmed a cyberattack that resulted in the theft of approximately 31,000 personal records. Given the country's population of around 41,000, the breach potentially affects the majority of its residents.

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B biometricupdate.com · · International

Italy’s government, DPA argue over legality of face biometrics retention plan

Italy's government and its data protection authority are in dispute over a plan to retain facial biometric data, with the two bodies holding conflicting positions on whether the practice is legal.

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EDPS · · EU

EDPS Newsletter is out!

The European Data Protection Supervisor has released its latest newsletter, covering topics including cross-regulator information sharing rules, AI use in hiring, mobile driving licences, automated visa checks, and data handling in organ transplantation.

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IAPP · · International

The EDPB's draft anonymization guidelines: What they mean for your data strategy

The European Data Protection Board has released draft guidelines on anonymization, offering new technical and legal benchmarks for when data can be considered truly anonymous and therefore outside the scope of GDPR obligations. The guidelines are aimed at clarifying a standard that organizations have long applied inconsistently.

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