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EPIC · Oct 26, 2026 · US Federal

The Wash: From Blockbuster video to TikTok, Supreme Court weighs the future of video privacy

The Supreme Court is considering a case that could reshape how the Video Privacy Protection Act applies to modern platforms, including TikTok. The central dispute is whether the law's definition of 'consumer' extends beyond traditional video service customers to users of broader platforms that also host video.

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21 news outlets move SC against Centre's data privacy law, cite press freedom concerns

21 news outlets move SC against Centre's data privacy law, cite press freedom concerns The New Indian Express

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EPIC · Oct 26, 2026 · US Federal

New York City’s “Click to Cancel” Rule Goes Into Effect

This month, New York City’s rule on subscription traps took effect, protecting New Yorkers from confusing, time-consuming hurdles that make it difficult to cancel a subscription. The rule requires that companies must provide consumers with a straightforward cancellation process in the same method as sign up. The rule will be enforced by the city’s Department … Continued

Who should care: Lawyers · Compliance

Hezbollah readies for new regional war with funds from Iran, sources say

Hezbollah readies for new regional war with funds from Iran, sources say Reuters

China says it opposes US 'stigmatisation' of Confucius Institutes after Pentagon labels them security threat

China says it opposes US 'stigmatisation' of Confucius Institutes after Pentagon labels them security threat Reuters

IAPP · Oct 26, 2026 · International

UAE introduces comprehensive child digital safety framework

UAE introduces comprehensive child digital safety framework IAPP

FMCSA 2027 UCR Fee Rule Challenged in Court

FMCSA 2027 UCR Fee Rule Challenged in Court Commercial Carrier Journal

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Poland eyes more cooperation with Germany in space, Polish minister says

Poland eyes more cooperation with Germany in space, Polish minister says Reuters

EXCLUSIVE: Ambani, Adani outlets among Indian publishers contesting Modi’s privacy law

Major Indian media outlets connected to billionaires Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani are among publishers challenging India's data protection law introduced under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government. The legal contest puts some of the country's most powerful business-linked media organizations in opposition to a national privacy framework.

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Political microtargeting ruled unlawful in Germany

Political microtargeting ruled unlawful in Germany Cybernews

Data Privacy Bill Backers Concerned Over Hurdles for Federal Law

Data Privacy Bill Backers Concerned Over Hurdles for Federal Law Bloomberg Law News

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Jordan arrests three suspects in deadly church attack, state media says

Jordan arrests three suspects in deadly church attack, state media says Reuters

Officials from Mecca pact countries to meet Iranian officials in Tehran

Officials from Mecca pact countries to meet Iranian officials in Tehran Reuters

Saudi Arabia to store crude oil in Singapore to bolster Asia supply security

Saudi Arabia to store crude oil in Singapore to bolster Asia supply security Reuters

EPIC · Oct 25, 2026 · US Federal

The Center Square: Treasury’s Do Not Pay covers 99% of programs. The law covers 11

The Treasury Department's Do Not Pay program already reaches 99% of federal payment programs, but proposed legislation would expand its legal authority to cover only 11. Privacy advocates at EPIC warned lawmakers the bills would allow Treasury to collect far more personal data than needed, raising concerns about the creation of a centralized national data bank.

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Britain will not join Canada-led defence bank initiative

Britain will not join Canada-led defence bank initiative Reuters

CTF intervening in Supreme Court case to protect taxpayers’ privacy rights

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is intervening in a Supreme Court case that it says has direct implications for the privacy rights of taxpayers. No further details about the specific case or the legal questions at issue are available from the source provided.

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Protests sweep Italian cities amid heavy security presence, some violence reported

Protests sweep Italian cities amid heavy security presence, some violence reported Reuters

Can ICE access UNC student data? What SB 153 means and your privacy rights

Can ICE access UNC student data? What SB 153 means and your privacy rights Enlace Latino NC

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France mounts huge security operation as protesters prepare to march

France mounts huge security operation as protesters prepare to march Reuters

France's luxury stores board up windows ahead of fresh protests

France's luxury stores board up windows ahead of fresh protests Reuters

Jordan king orders 'iron fist' response to deadly church attack

Jordan king orders 'iron fist' response to deadly church attack Reuters

Op-ed: Illinois should prioritize winter safety and data privacy rights in driverless car legislation

Op-ed: Illinois should prioritize winter safety and data privacy rights in driverless car legislation Streetsblog Chicago

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Pentagon designates Confucius Institutes a national security threat

Pentagon designates Confucius Institutes a national security threat Reuters