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In unredacted suit against JustAnswer, US FTC points to 679,000 consumer complaints April 20, 2026 | Maria Dinzeo

The US Federal Trade Commission's newly unredacted complaint against JustAnswer LLC reveals new details about what the company allegedly knew about its own deceptive sign-up practices.

NetChoice stops Arkansas social media law from taking effect April 20, 2026 | Madeline Hughes

A US judge enjoined an Arkansas law on Monday that was set to take effect tomorrow which modified the already-barred Arkansas Social Media Act.

Google Chrome users denied intervention in US Incognito case on appeal April 20, 2026 | Xu Yuan

A US appeals court ruled a group of Google Chrome users cannot intervene in a class action in which the company has reached a settlement to resolve allegations that it continued to collect users’ personal data... (more story)

AI models must apply 'balancing test' for GDPR reviews on legal basis April 20, 2026 | Matthew Newman

The Irish Data Protection Authority can review whether AI model providers are correctly applying a “balancing test” on whether their use of legitimate interests as a legal basis for training models is in line ... (more story)

EU splits child abuse draft law detection talks, aligns rules with digital rulebook April 20, 2026 | Júlia Tar and Luca Bertuzzi

EU lawmakers and member states agreed to follow European Commissioner Magnus Brunner’s recommendation to split discussions on detection obligations under the proposed child sexual abuse material regulation, ML... (more story)

Interface-based privacy rules tightened in EU; scope extended to operating systems April 20, 2026 | Júlia Tar and Luca Bertuzzi

EU member states have circulated a revised compromise text, setting out more prescriptive requirements on how digital interfaces must handle users’ privacy choices. The text also extends obligations to operati... (more story)

Brazil’s probe into Grok AI deepfakes to reach preliminary decision by June April 20, 2026 | Patricia Figueiredo

X is expected to face a preliminary decision by the end of June in Brazil’s probe into Grok AI over sexualized deepfakes, as the country’s data protection authority reviews the company’s compliance with local ... (more story)

China signals tailored approach to AI law as new risks mount, official says April 20, 2026 | MLex Staff

A senior Chinese legislative official has offered a fresh glimpse into Beijing’s evolving approach to legislation on artificial intelligence, signaling new priorities while maintaining continuity with earlier ... (more story)

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US Supreme Court to hear arguments about FCC fines over privacy violations April 17, 2026 | Madeline Hughes

The US Supreme Court will hear arguments on Tuesday from two telecom companies on whether the Federal Communications Commission can administer fines for privacy violations through its administrative process. I... (more story)

Cybersecurity risks arise as EU presents age-verification app April 17, 2026 | Sara Brandstätter

The EU’s age-verification app, presented this week, has already sparked cybersecurity and data protection concerns, raising questions about whether it is “technically ready,” as European Commission President U... (more story)

European consumer protection chief brings digital regulation message to Silicon Valley April 16, 2026 | Mike Swift

Michael McGrath, the European Commission’s consumer protection chief, visited Silicon Valley this week with a message: The EU’s planned Digital Fairness Act, set to be proposed by the end of this year, is not ... (more story)

Despite US state privacy bills' strong start, business-friendly proposals prevail April 16, 2026 | Xu Yuan

Following a lull in 2025 in US state legislative activities concerning comprehensive privacy laws, this year has seen a strong start with multiple bills progressing. But so far, industry-friendly legislation h... (more story)

EU’s age-verification app raises questions over enforcement, policy direction April 15, 2026 | Sara Brandstätter

Online platforms on Wednesday saw the European Commission positioning its age-verification app as a key tool to protect children online, but major questions remain. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen sa... (more story)

Meta facial recognition in AI glasses draws opposition of ACLU, other groups April 13, 2026 | Mike Swift

Meta Platforms faces growing pushback from civil rights groups, labor unions and other advocates to any plan to introduce facial recognition to its Meta AI smart glasses. Beyond a letter from the American Civi... (more story)

Roblox begins requiring age verification amid increasing pressure over safety April 13, 2026 | Madeline Hughes

Roblox is rolling out a new set of content controls using age verification as tech companies are facing increasing pressure to make platforms safer for children.

US lawsuits expose how trust-based sharing of health data heightens privacy risks April 10, 2026 | Maria Dinzeo

Lawsuits over the alleged misuse of patient records are spotlighting privacy gaps in the trust-based systems underpinning US health data exchanges.