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Tobu Railway stock in focus as TJ Liner adds face boarding

Tobu Railway stock in focus as TJ Liner adds face boarding ad-hoc-news.de

EPIC · Oct 31, 2026 · US Federal

The Verge: Here’s why you can’t shake those unhinged political texts

“By collating all of this information, campaigns can try to infer your behavior, though they also might end up with outdated info, like old addresses that lead you to getting texts about a state you no longer live in (or even erroneous info that invites them for states you never lived in).” “’Errors in the … Continued

EPIC · Oct 31, 2026 · US Federal

Democracy Docket: Federal judge questions DOJ voter ‘purge’ targeting minorities right before election

U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan, appointed by former President Barack Obama, heard arguments on a request from pro-voting groups for a temporary restraining order to immediately block the Department of Justice (DOJ) from transmitting the lists to state officials. She said she will aim to issue a decision as soon as possible. Chutkan pushed back … Continued

Binance says it has covered $6 billion of $6.3 billion stolen in hack

Binance says it has covered $6 billion of $6.3 billion stolen in hack Reuters

General Motors to Pay $220 Million to Settle Driver Data Privacy Allegations

General Motors to Pay $220 Million to Settle Driver Data Privacy Allegations The MoCo Show -

Who should care: General readers · Privacy officers · Policy

What to know about the $6.3B hack on Binance, likely the biggest-ever crypto theft

What to know about the $6.3B hack on Binance, likely the biggest-ever crypto theft AP News

Facebook responds on privacy as new EU law looms

Facebook has issued a response on privacy matters as new European Union legislation approaches. The response comes ahead of regulatory changes that would impose new requirements on the platform's data practices.

Who should care: General readers · Privacy officers · Policy

California reaches deadline for DROP implementation

California reaches deadline for DROP implementation Digital Watch Observatory

Binance seeks to shore up confidence after record $6.3 billion heist

Binance seeks to shore up confidence after record $6.3 billion heist Yahoo Finance

WIRED — AI · Oct 30, 2026 · International

How a Contractor’s Claude Agent Got Into the Pentagon

This week on Uncanny Valley, we also discuss Anthropic’s IPO filing and the volunteers gearing up to counter ICE at the midterms.

EFF — Deeplinks · Oct 30, 2026 · International

Why VPNs Are Worth Defending

Developers of virtual private network (VPN) apps are reporting that their products are again being pulled from Apple’s App Store in Russia. This is an unacceptable crackdown on a vital tool to protect privacy and speech online. Why? VPNs give people a way to control their own online activities. When you visit a website through a VPN, that website only sees the VPN server's location (well, IP address) rather than your actual location. It's like sending a letter through a P.O. box so the recipient doesn't know where you really live. It can also disguise where you’re accessing information from,…

Who should care: General readers · Privacy officers · Policy

Russia, US veto rival UN Western Sahara resolutions, leaving peacekeeping mission in limbo

Russia, US veto rival UN Western Sahara resolutions, leaving peacekeeping mission in limbo Reuters

US orders non-emergency staff to leave Saudi Arabia over security risks

US orders non-emergency staff to leave Saudi Arabia over security risks Reuters

EPIC · Oct 30, 2026 · US Federal

Don’t Let Data Brokers Profit off of Your Personal Data

If you are a California resident, you can delete your personal information from every data broker in the state by using DROP.

Who should care: General readers · Privacy officers · Policy

EPIC · Oct 30, 2026 · US Federal

EPIC and LULAC Ask Court to Halt DHS and DOJ’s Scheme to Weaponize Voter Data Ahead of Election Day

EPIC and the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) filed a motion Thursday, October 29th, for a temporary restraining order to block the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) from transmitting data to states and localities about registered voters whom the agencies claim are "likely noncitizens."

EPIC · Oct 30, 2026 · US Federal

EPIC Urges FCC to Protect Consumers from Unwanted “Political” Robocalls

Last week, EPIC filed reply comments with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) opposing a petition from the Club for Growth that requested an exemption from the Telephone Consumer Protection Act’s (TCPA) robocall rules. The petition asks the FCC to allow callers to make “political calls” to wireless numbers using an artificial or prerecorded voice, including … Continued

Who should care: Lawyers · Compliance

Hong Kong telecom company agrees to halt US operations under pressure

Hong Kong telecom company agrees to halt US operations under pressure Reuters

Who answers for the machine? Closing the accountability gap in agentic workflows

Who answers for the machine? Closing the accountability gap in agentic workflows UNESCO

CalPrivacy to Hold November Board Meeting on Privacy Rights and Regulatory Proposals

California's Privacy Protection Agency is scheduled to hold a board meeting in November to take up privacy rights issues and regulatory proposals. The meeting signals continued rulemaking activity under California's consumer privacy framework.

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

IAPP · Oct 30, 2026 · International

A view from DC: The one-two punch is a knockout for driver privacy

A commentary from Washington, D.C. argues that two converging policy or legal developments together deal a serious blow to driver privacy.

Who should care: General readers · Privacy officers · Policy

Tanker in Strait of Hormuz hit by limpet mines, security sources say

Tanker in Strait of Hormuz hit by limpet mines, security sources say Reuters

CITAD launches social media Apps, dComms, DANCIT, promises data privacy

CITAD launches social media Apps, dComms, DANCIT, promises data privacy The Guardian Nigeria News

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Swiss foreign minister discusses security issues with North Korea

Swiss foreign minister discusses security issues with North Korea Reuters

Oman navy evacuates 25 crew from vessel off Musandam

Oman navy evacuates 25 crew from vessel off Musandam Reuters