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Judge bars graphic evidence, allows bullying, usage data in US social media trial January 07, 2026 | Maria Dinzeo

As social media companies prepare to face a California jury over whether their allegedly addictive algorithms harmed teens, a Los Angeles judge has drawn evidentiary lines that will shape the scope of testimon... (more story)

German health insurer faces top court ruling over use of sensitive data January 07, 2026 | Sara Brandstätter

Debeka, a private health insurer, will soon face a ruling by Germany’s Federal Administrative Court over whether it may analyze sensitive patient billing and diagnosis data for voluntary preventive care progra... (more story)

UK lawmakers criticize cyber bill after M&S, Jaguar Land Rover attacks January 07, 2026 | Patricia Figueiredo

UK lawmakers have criticized the government’s cybersecurity bill for leaving major victims of recent attacks, such as retailer Marks & Spencer and carmaker Jaguar Land Rover, outside the scope of new rules. Du... (more story)

US judges doubtful on Meta appeal of Section 230 ruling in social media case January 06, 2026 | Xu Yuan

A US appeals panel voiced skepticism that Meta Platforms’ appeal of a lower court’s ruling concerning the application of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act in the social media addiction litigation i... (more story)

Samsung not blocked from gathering TV viewing data in Texas (update*) January 06, 2026 | Maria Dinzeo

A Texas state court has vacated an order temporarily barring Samsung from collecting certain smart-TV viewing data from Texans. The order was sought by state Attorney General Ken Paxton, who is looking to crac... (more story)

UK govt defends sanctions-led response to disinformation, avoids platform regulation January 06, 2026 | Patricia Figueiredo

Foreign disinformation campaigns facing the UK will be dealt with through sanctions, attribution and intelligence-led action against state-linked networks, a minister told lawmakers on Tuesday. Giving evidence... (more story)

UK cyber plan sets new requirements, oversight changes for government suppliers January 06, 2026 | Patricia Figueiredo

Companies supplying digital and technology services to the UK government could face additional cybersecurity scrutiny, including audits, assurance processes and contractual controls, under a new Cyber Action Plan. 

EU expert panel on social media restrictions to begin work early this year January 06, 2026 | Sara Brandstätter

Social media platforms and tech companies will soon face scrutiny from a new EU expert panel that will advise on potential additional restrictions and rules aimed at protecting minors online. The panel is expe... (more story)

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European telecom companies temper hopes for bold EU rules revamp in 2026 January 07, 2026 | Matthew Newman

Europe’s big phone companies — such as Telefónica, Orange and Deutsche Telekom — are unlikely to see a major overhaul of the EU's telecom rules this year. But the European Commission's planned Digital Networks... (more story)

China's data policy pulled between security, growth and public backlash January 07, 2026 | MLex Staff

Companies operating in China face diverging pressures in 2026 as data privacy and cybersecurity policy pull in several directions at once. Public unease over data misuse, rising geopolitical friction with the ... (more story)

Digital platforms face uncertainty on EU approach to child sexual abuse material January 06, 2026 | Júlia Tar

Negotiations on an EU law to tackle online child sexual abuse material are set to continue in the year ahead, with talks penciled in for February, May and June. But despite recent progress, the bloc's institut... (more story)

Meta's Manus deal highlights China's AI challenge, regulatory gaps January 06, 2026 | MLex Staff

Meta Platform’s blockbuster acquisition of Manus appears straightforward: A US tech giant buys a promising artificial intelligence startup. But the deal exposes a troubling pattern for Beijing — Chinese-develo... (more story)

Vietnam's digital-law blitz sets stage for uneasy 2026 as firms await clear rules January 06, 2026 | Hoa Dinh

Vietnam’s passage of multiple digital laws in 2025 was intended to provide the regulatory clarity investors need, but companies heading into 2026 face a transition year of uncertainty as authorities finalize i... (more story)

End of Apple’s UK encryption dispute sheds little light on future privacy risks January 05, 2026 | Patricia Figueiredo

What lies ahead for companies offering encrypted online services in the UK remains unclear, despite a dispute between Apple and the government sputtering out last autumn without a ruling. Judges dismissed Appl... (more story)

Brazil prepares to implement law for protection of youths online January 02, 2026 | Henrique Santiago

Brazil's ECA Digital law will impose obligations on social media, gaming, streaming platforms and apps starting in March, with several regulations to be finalized throughout this year.

Consensus emerges on AI governance as Brazil closes the year; results will take time December 31, 2025 | Maria Júlia Baumert

Brazil ends 2025 without a definitive AI law in force, but the year closes with a clear roadmap for governance. Two major bills and the Redata program for data infrastructure form the backbone of a national st... (more story)