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IAPP · Jul 08, 2026 · International

No, Trump v. Slaughter does not undo the EU-US data-transfer redress mechanism

No, Trump v. Slaughter does not undo the EU-US data-transfer redress mechanism IAPP

New Jersey Adopts Sweeping New Data Broker Law, Effective Immediately

New Jersey Adopts Sweeping New Data Broker Law, Effective Immediately JD Supra

Who should care: General readers · Privacy officers · Policy

DataBreaches.net · Jul 08, 2026 · International

Why Bangladesh’s new data protection law may fail to protect your data

Meem Arafat Manab reports: On August 19, 2025, hackers broke into Shwapno’s customer database. They took 410 gigabytes of data: the names, phone numbers, and purchase histories of forty lakh registered customers. They demanded $1.5 million. Shwapno refused, secured its systems, and said nothing to its customers for seven months. When the hackers published the... Source

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Russia tries to jam Musk's Starlink systems to counter Ukrainian drones

Russia tries to jam Musk's Starlink systems to counter Ukrainian drones Reuters

Mass. lawmakers stare down differences over data privacy bill

Mass. lawmakers stare down differences over data privacy bill MassLive

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Apple loses challenges against EU rules to curb Big Tech

Apple loses challenges against EU rules to curb Big Tech Reuters

Who should care: Lawyers · Compliance

Pakistan says 42 security personnel killed in Balochistan attacks this week

Pakistan says 42 security personnel killed in Balochistan attacks this week Reuters

China issues 'backdoor' security alert over Anthropic's Claude Code

China issues 'backdoor' security alert over Anthropic's Claude Code Reuters

Investigator says video shows defendant going onto roof to kill Charlie Kirk

Investigator says video shows defendant going onto roof to kill Charlie Kirk AP News

Video shows suspect in sniper position as Charlie Kirk shot, prosecutors say

Video shows suspect in sniper position as Charlie Kirk shot, prosecutors say Reuters

IAPP · Jul 07, 2026 · International

After Slaughter: FTC independence and EU-US DPF face potential challenges

After Slaughter: FTC independence and EU-US DPF face potential challenges IAPP

Lawmakers look to reconcile competing consumer data privacy proposals

Lawmakers look to reconcile competing consumer data privacy proposals Worcester Business Journal

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New Jersey Enacts the Nation’s Costliest Data Broker Law Yet

New Jersey has passed a data broker law that imposes the highest compliance costs of any such state law in the United States, targeting companies that collect and sell personal information about residents. The law places new obligations on data brokers operating in the state.

Who should care: Lawyers · Compliance · General readers · Privacy officers · Policy

Woman suspected of Monaco bombing is found dead in Ukraine, authorities say

Woman suspected of Monaco bombing is found dead in Ukraine, authorities say AP News

Nine countries commit to global defence bank, Canada says

Nine countries commit to global defence bank, Canada says Reuters

Harry, others' privacy case against Daily Mail dismissed in blow to prince

A court has dismissed a privacy lawsuit brought by Prince Harry and other claimants against the Daily Mail's publisher, dealing a significant setback to the legal campaign targeting alleged unlawful information gathering by British tabloids.

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WIRED — AI · Jul 07, 2026 · International

Shut Those Laptops! Anthropic Puts Its Claude Cowork Agent on Your Phone

Claude Cowork now keeps working on tasks even after you close your laptop. It’s part of a larger push toward smartphone-controlled agents.

IAPP · Jul 07, 2026 · International

Why privacy professionals should care about post-quantum cryptography

The IAPP is directing privacy professionals' attention to post-quantum cryptography, signaling that the transition away from current encryption standards is a concern relevant beyond security engineers. Quantum computing advances are expected to eventually break widely used encryption, putting long-stored sensitive data at risk.

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WIRED — AI · Jul 07, 2026 · International

These New Smart Glasses From Solos Come With a Privacy Shield for the Cameras

Solos has released a new pair of smart glasses that include a physical cover designed to block the onboard cameras. The clip-on shield gives users a manual way to disable image capture without relying on software controls.

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NATO picks Swedish Saab early-warning planes over US rival

NATO picks Swedish Saab early-warning planes over US rival Reuters

Bomb attack rocks Damascus during Macron visit

Bomb attack rocks Damascus during Macron visit Reuters

Denmark to buy two maritime patrol aircraft from Boeing, defence ministry says

Denmark to buy two maritime patrol aircraft from Boeing, defence ministry says Reuters

It’s decision day in Prince Harry’s final privacy suit against British tabloids

A UK court is delivering its verdict in Prince Harry's last remaining privacy lawsuit against British tabloid publishers, a case centered on alleged unlawful information gathering by the press. The outcome closes out a years-long legal campaign Harry has pursued against major newspaper groups.

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Germany plans emergency gas reserve to bolster energy security

Germany plans emergency gas reserve to bolster energy security Reuters