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EPIC · · US Federal

Syracuse: New York is poised to ban price changes based on income, age and even race. Would it work?

New York is considering legislation that would prohibit retailers from using personal characteristics like income, age, or race to set individualized prices. The proposal targets a pricing practice made possible by the detailed consumer data collected through loyalty programs and other digital tracking.

Who should care: General readers · Privacy officers · Policy

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R Reuters · · International

Banks warn AI shopping bots raise scam, fraud and data-privacy risks

Banks are warning that AI shopping bots introduce new risks around scams, fraud, and consumer data privacy. The concern points to the growing use of automated agents that handle purchases and financial transactions on behalf of users.

Who should care: General readers · AI governance · Policy · Privacy officers

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Enforcement
Krebs on Security · · International

Data Broker Radaris Loses Domains in Privacy Fight

A New Jersey court ordered the transfer of radaris.com and more than a dozen related domains after the data broker repeatedly failed to comply with a lawsuit alleging it violated a state law protecting the personal information of law enforcement officials.

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

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Enforcement
D Data Protection Report · · International

Internet privacy updates: CalPrivacy fines data brokers, Colorado proposes new AI regulations

California's privacy regulator has issued fines against data brokers, while Colorado is moving forward with proposed rules to govern artificial intelligence. Both actions reflect continued momentum at the state level on consumer data and automated decision-making.

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

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Breach
Lawfare · · US Federal

America's Drivers Licence Breach is a National Security Disaster

A breach involving American driver's license data has been characterized as a national security crisis, suggesting the scope and sensitivity of the exposed information goes well beyond a typical consumer data incident.

Who should care: Cybersecurity · Privacy officers · Administrators

News
P PIRG · · International

Protecting consumers: New data privacy reforms pending

New consumer data privacy reforms are pending, according to PIRG, the public interest advocacy group. No further details about the specific legislation or jurisdiction are available from the available information.

Who should care: General readers · Privacy officers · Policy

Enforcement
FTC Consumer Protection · · US Federal

FTC Extends Public Comment on Proposed Policy Statement Regarding Personalized Pricing

The FTC has extended its public comment period on a proposed enforcement policy statement about personalized pricing by seven days, moving the deadline to September 25, 2026. Personalized pricing is the practice of using individual consumer data to charge people different prices based on what a company thinks each person will pay.

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

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Enforcement
IAPP · · International

FTC proposes enforcement policy on personalized pricing tools

The Federal Trade Commission has proposed an enforcement policy targeting personalized pricing tools, which use individual consumer data to set prices differently for different buyers. The move signals the agency intends to scrutinize how businesses deploy these tools in the marketplace.

Who should care: Lawyers · Privacy officers · Compliance

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B Baton Rouge Business Report · · International

Louisiana’s Data Privacy Act is coming. Is your business ready?

Louisiana's Data Privacy Act is approaching enforcement, prompting businesses operating in the state to assess their compliance posture. The law represents Louisiana's entry into the growing field of state-level consumer data protection.

Who should care: General readers · Privacy officers · Policy

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Y Yahoo Finance · · International

KND Complex Litigation and Hammerco Lawyers LLP Announce Proposed Consumer Data Privacy Class Action Against Canadian Tire

Two Canadian law firms, KND Complex Litigation and Hammerco Lawyers LLP, have announced a proposed class action lawsuit against Canadian Tire over consumer data privacy. The case has not yet been certified, and details about the alleged conduct remain limited at this stage.

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T The National Law Review · · International

New Louisiana Data Privacy Act Set to Take Effect in 2027

Louisiana has passed a new data privacy law that is scheduled to take effect in 2027. The law adds Louisiana to the growing list of U.S. states enacting their own consumer data privacy protections.

Who should care: General readers · Privacy officers · Policy

News
Privacy Commissioner of Canada · · Canada

Statement by the Privacy Commissioner of Canada on Bill C-36, the Protecting Privacy and Consumer Data Act

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Breach
FTC Consumer Protection · · US Federal

FTC Gives Final Approval to Order Against Illuminate Settling Allegations It Failed to Secure Students’ Personal Data

The FTC has finalized a settlement with Illuminate Education over a data breach that exposed millions of students' personal information. The order mandates a formal security program, restrictions on how much student data the company may collect and retain, and deletion of data deemed unnecessary.

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

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News
California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) (.gov) · · US / State

Delete Request and Opt-out Platform (DROP) Audits

The California Privacy Protection Agency has launched DROP Audits, a program examining platforms that handle consumer data deletion requests and opt-out signals. The audits are designed to assess whether companies are actually honoring the privacy choices Californians submit through these systems.

Who should care: General readers · Privacy officers · Policy