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ABC, NBC, CNN will not air Trump's election security speech live on primary channels

ABC, NBC, CNN will not air Trump's election security speech live on primary channels Reuters

IAPP · Jul 16, 2026 · International

A view from Brussels: Paving the way for EU measures to minors' online safety

A view from Brussels: Paving the way for EU measures to minors' online safety IAPP

The Supreme Court Expands Privacy Rights to More Squarely Encompass Your Digital Footprint

I need to work carefully here. The excerpt is essentially just the headline repeated with a source attribution (CCIA — Computer & Communications Industry Association). There are no additional facts to draw from beyond what the headline implies: the Supreme Court has issued a ruling that extends priv

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US to change visa regulations for foreign students, journalists

US to change visa regulations for foreign students, journalists Reuters

Who should care: Lawyers · Compliance

DraftKings class action alleges data broker software used to track website visitors

DraftKings class action alleges data broker software used to track website visitors Top Class Actions

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Louisiana Becomes 22nd State to Enact a Comprehensive Consumer Data Privacy Law

Louisiana has passed a comprehensive consumer data privacy law, making it the 22nd U.S. state to enact such legislation. The law adds Louisiana to a growing list of states that have moved to regulate how businesses collect, use, and share personal data.

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Iraqi oil loadings briefly suspended after drone hits tanker at Basra, sources say

Iraqi oil loadings briefly suspended after drone hits tanker at Basra, sources say Reuters

IAPP · Jul 16, 2026 · International

EU debuts new digital sovereignty assessment tools

EU debuts new digital sovereignty assessment tools IAPP

With midterms on deck, Trump to deliver primetime speech on election security

With midterms on deck, Trump to deliver primetime speech on election security Reuters

Center for HIV Law and Policy: What We Do Now: Data Privacy and Public Health in the Authoritarian Police State

The Center for HIV Law and Policy has published guidance on protecting data privacy and public health in what it describes as an authoritarian policing environment. The piece, flagged by EPIC, addresses how people living with HIV and advocates can navigate increased surveillance and data risks.

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Trump's championing of debunked vote conspiracies casts shadow over midterms

Trump's championing of debunked vote conspiracies casts shadow over midterms Reuters

Navigating New Jersey’s Data Broker Registration and Sensitive Data Restrictions (via Passle)

Navigating New Jersey’s Data Broker Registration and Sensitive Data Restrictions (via Passle) Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz

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Hong Kong police arrest five over 'seditious' books

Hong Kong police arrest five over 'seditious' books Reuters

Industry leaders: Feds can more effectively combat fraud, but privacy rights at risk

Industry leaders: Feds can more effectively combat fraud, but privacy rights at risk The Center Square

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Gottheimer introduces bill requiring facial ID for prediction markets, online sportsbooks

Gottheimer introduces bill requiring facial ID for prediction markets, online sportsbooks The Hill

Some ships refusing US-military guided Hormuz transits after attacks, sources say

Some ships refusing US-military guided Hormuz transits after attacks, sources say Reuters

EFF — Deeplinks · Jul 15, 2026 · International

California Steps Back From Dangerous Expansion of its Age-Gating Law

California legislators have removed the most contentious provisions from A.B. 1856, a bill that would have broadened the state's existing age-verification requirements for operating systems and app stores. The Electronic Frontier Foundation, which opposed the expansion, still considers the underlying 2025 law unconstitutional.

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WIRED — AI · Jul 15, 2026 · International

Thinking Machines Lab Drops Its First Model

Inkling, a 975-billion-parameter open source model, was trained to understand video and audio. It could help Thinking Machines establish itself among competitors like Anthropic and OpenAI.

Nigeria launches $500 million farm fund to drive food security

Nigeria launches $500 million farm fund to drive food security Reuters

EPIC · Jul 15, 2026 · US Federal

EPIC Seeks Records on USDA’s Secretive Palantir Contracts Meant to Detect SNAP Fraud

EPIC filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request on Wednesday seeking records about the U.S. Department of Agriculture contracting with Palantir Technologies to identify and investigate alleged waste, fraud, and abuse in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Reporter subpoenas part of 'security' operation, Trump spy nominee says

Reporter subpoenas part of 'security' operation, Trump spy nominee says Reuters

IAPP · Jul 15, 2026 · International

UK Information Commission takes shape with non-executive board appointments; DSIT opens data-use consults

UK Information Commission takes shape with non-executive board appointments; DSIT opens data-use consults IAPP

IAPP · Jul 15, 2026 · International

MEPs question Anthropic's EU standing, discuss digital sovereignty

MEPs question Anthropic's EU standing, discuss digital sovereignty IAPP

EPIC · Jul 15, 2026 · US Federal

EPIC Again Urges USDA to Abandon Proposed National SNAP Database That Threatens Privacy

EPIC has filed formal comments calling on the USDA to scrap its revised proposal for a National SNAP Information Database, which would centralize sensitive personal data on millions of food assistance applicants and recipients across the country. The civil liberties group argues the database would violate federal privacy law.

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