Issue 285

  • EU Think Tank releases new GDPR procedural rules for swift resolution of cross-border cases.
  • Global Privacy Assembly adopted several international resolutions on the use of AI.
  • EDPB adopted opinions on the UK’s adequacy decisions under the GDPR and the Law Enforcement Directive.
  • Isle of Man Information Commissioner opened a public consultation on data protection registration fees.
  • UK’s ICO fined Capita 14 million pounds for a data breach of more than six million individuals.
  • EDPB announced the topics for Coordinated Enforcement Framework 2026.
  • Dutch Data Protection Authority fined Experian EUR 2.7 million for multiple privacy violations 
  • UK ICO launched a consultation on proposed “charitable purpose soft opt-in” rules aimed at supporting responsible fundraising activities.
  • Guernsey Data Protection Authority imposed a EUR 100,000 fine on MSG for inadequate security measures.
  • New York AG reached a USD 60,000 settlement with an accounting firm over failures to safeguard personal data. 
  • Ontario’s Information and Privacy Commissioner updated its de-identification guideline for Structured Data. 
  • New York Department of Financial Services issued guidance on managing third-party cybersecurity risk. 
  • Florida AG filed a civil action against Roku for alleged violations of the Digital Bill of Rights  
  • Attorney General of New York secured USD 14.2 million in settlements from car insurance companies for multiple data breaches. 
  • Texas Governor signed new laws promoting child online safety and mandating phone-free classrooms in schools.
  • Australian Cyber Security Centre publishes guidance on cloud shared responsibility model and mitigations for network defense. 
  • Indian IT Ministry proposed amendments to the IT Rules to address synthetically generated and AI-manipulated content. 
  • Hong Kong PCPD publishes its annual report outlining key enforcement actions and policy initiatives. 
  • Australia’s National AI Centre released Guidance for AI Adoption.
  • Sri Lankan Parliament is set to adopt amendments to the Personal Data Protection Act.