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Inside Privacy (Covington) · · International

Illinois Expands Genetic Privacy Law to Biomarkers

Illinois Governor signed SB 2886, expanding the state's Genetic Information Privacy Act to cover biomarker testing alongside existing genetic information protections. The law now applies to biomarkers, defined as objectively measured characteristics used as health indicators.

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B Bloomberg Law News · · International

California Fines Data Broker for First Time Under Privacy Law

California has issued its first fine against a data broker under state privacy law, marking an enforcement milestone for a regulatory framework that has been on the books for years.

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A Advocate.com · · International

San Francisco gay bars back off AI-assisted face scanning technology after privacy uproar

Several San Francisco gay bars have dropped plans to use AI-assisted facial recognition technology following significant backlash from the community over privacy concerns. The reversal came after patrons and advocates pushed back against the prospect of biometric scanning at LGBTQ+ venues.

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S SC Media · · International

AI inference attacks pose new data privacy risks

AI inference attacks are emerging as a distinct category of privacy risk, where models can deduce sensitive personal information that was never directly shared or collected.

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The Guardian — Tech · · International

‘I kept catching people giving me dirty looks’: the backlash against Meta smart glasses

Meta's smart glasses are drawing public backlash after users who filmed ordinary moments were accused online of recording people without their consent. The devices, which are not obviously identifiable as cameras, have prompted accusations of surveillance and invasion of privacy in everyday settings.

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Enforcement
IAPP · · International

CalPrivacy discusses DROP enforcement, data broker fee hike

California's privacy agency discussed enforcement of the Delete Request and Opt-out Platform (DROP) program alongside a potential increase in fees charged to registered data brokers. The conversations reflect ongoing efforts to operationalize California's data broker deletion framework.

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The Guardian — Tech · · International

This man was secretly snapped by someone with smartglasses. He’s not alone in calling that a violation of privacy

A man in Melbourne was photographed without his knowledge by a stranger wearing smartglasses, with the image sent to him via a dating app. The incident is part of a growing backlash against consumer smartglasses capable of discreet photography, even as disability advocates note the devices can serve important accessibility needs.

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Healthcare
HIPAA Journal · · US Federal

Health Information Privacy Reform Act Advanced by HELP Committee

The Senate HELP Committee has advanced the Health Information Privacy Reform Act, a bill introduced last year aimed at extending privacy protections to health data that currently falls outside HIPAA's coverage.

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IAPP · · International

Notes from the IAPP Canada: AI transparency moves from principles to operational choices

At the IAPP Canada conference, discussion around AI transparency shifted focus from broad principles to the concrete operational decisions organizations must actually make. The conversation reflects a maturation in how privacy and governance professionals are approaching AI accountability in practice.

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W White & Case LLP · · International

Australia Privacy Update - Facial recognition technology

Australia is seeing developments around the regulation or use of facial recognition technology, with privacy implications significant enough to prompt legal analysis from major international law firms.

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M MASSterList · · International

One critical question around pending data privacy rules is how to enforce them

A key unresolved issue surrounding pending data privacy rules is how those rules would actually be enforced once in place. The enforcement question is widely seen as central to whether any new privacy framework would have real effect.

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The Guardian — Tech · · International

Restaurants, pubs and theatres ban Meta’s ‘spy glasses’ over privacy fears

A number of UK restaurants, pubs, and theatres have moved to ban Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses on their premises, citing privacy concerns for customers and staff. Meta says the glasses have safeguards against covert recording, but venues are not waiting to find out.

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The Guardian — Tech · · International

‘I’m not spying’: how Meta’s smartglasses have divided opinion

Meta's Ray-Ban smartglasses have sold over 7 million pairs in 2025, making them one of the most widely adopted wearable devices globally. Their popularity has split opinion between users who value the photography and accessibility features and critics concerned about covert recording and data collection.

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