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Facebook data probes fell short after Cambridge Analytica, New Mexico jury told September 16, 2026 | Maria Dinzeo

A privacy researcher told a New Mexico jury that Facebook spent at least $100 million investigating third-party apps after Cambridge Analytica but still failed to determine the full extent of data misuse, whil... (more story)

Former T-Mobile exec describes ‘salient moment’ of Huawei breach at US trial September 15, 2026 | Samuel Rubenfeld

A former T-Mobile executive told a US jury Tuesday about three incidents in 2013 involving Huawei Technologies employees violating agreements surrounding access to the company’s testing labs, and the theft of ... (more story)

Meta privacy plaintiffs' class representation questioned in Calif. DMV case September 15, 2026 | Xu Yuan

A US federal judge questioned the ability of named plaintiffs to represent a proposed class in a lawsuit against Meta Platforms over allegations involving the use of Meta’s website tracking technology by the C... (more story)

US FTC’s Ferguson ‘suspicious’ of AI firms seeking regulation, antitrust exemptions September 15, 2026 | Khushita Vasant

US Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson said Tuesday that he is deeply suspicious of artificial intelligence companies who seek regulation as well as antitrust exemptions for the sector, saying AI... (more story)

Online Safety Act's 'safe harbor' hinders enforcement, UK watchdog says September 15, 2026 | Imogen Howse

The Online Safety Act’s safe harbor framework can block further enforcement against platforms that follow Ofcom’s codes but leave identified risks unaddressed, the UK’s online safety regulator told lawmakers o... (more story)

Meta services, Roblox, Quora appeal UK Online Safety Act top-tier designation September 15, 2026 | Patricia Figueiredo

Meta Platforms’ WhatsApp and Instagram, Roblox and Quora are appealing UK regulatory decisions to designate them as in the tier of services that carry the broadest extra duties under the country's Online Safet... (more story)

US FTC to no longer bring antitrust cases under Part 3 proceedings, chair says September 15, 2026 | Khushita Vasant

The US Federal Trade Commission won't bring any single-firm conduct or consumer protection cases alleging antitrust or consumer protections violation through internal administration proceedings, with Chairman ... (more story)

Digital euro talks advance as EU lawmakers, govts weigh compensation models September 15, 2026 | Helena Freitas

Negotiations on the digital euro regulation are progressing, but EU lawmakers and governments remain divided over how banks and payment providers should be compensated for providing digital euro services, rece... (more story)

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Claims against TikTok dropped by Alabama to move trial forward; company seeks delay September 15, 2026 | Madeline Hughes

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall’s office wants to ensure the state keeps a scheduled Sept. 28 trial date against TikTok and narrowed its complaint against the the China-based social media company, whil... (more story)

EU’s planned Kids Act set to look beyond Australia-style social-media ban September 15, 2026 | Sara Brandstätter

A broad range of online services — including social-media and video-sharing platforms, games, app stores and certain AI systems — are set to face new child-safety obligations under the EU’s planned Kids Act. U... (more story)

Tech companies await EU's ‘Kids Act’ plan to protect children online September 14, 2026 | Sara Brandstätter

Tech companies will learn this week how the EU plans to strengthen protections for minors online, when the European Commission unveils its proposed "EU Kids Act". The initiative is expected to combine safety-b... (more story)

Ruling against TikTok sets Texas, other US states up for wins September 11, 2026 | Madeline Hughes

Texas’ win on a partial motion for summary judgment against TikTok this week has set the state – and others suing TikTok over alleged misrepresentations – up for success in forthcoming cases, as the Chinese-ba... (more story)

US courts keeping close eye on Big Tech privilege claims, evidence preservation September 11, 2026 | Alex Wilts and Madeline Hughes

Discovery conduct in high-profile Big Tech litigation, from privilege claims to evidence-preservation failures, is continuing to cause headaches for defense lawyers. Recent US court decisions, including one fr... (more story)

Platforms must prove safety before having access to EU’s youth, report author says September 11, 2026 | Sara Brandstätter

A blanket social-media ban wouldn’t solve the EU’s child-safety challenges, Jörg Fegert, one of two experts who drafted the EU expert panel’s July report on child safety online, told MLex days before a new EU ... (more story)

Flock faces mounting litigation in US amid backlash over AI-powered surveillance September 08, 2026 | Xu Yuan

Flock Safety, the operator of a nationwide network of cameras that capture motor vehicle information, is facing increasing lawsuits amid a public outcry over privacy concerns arising from what plaintiffs call ... (more story)

Meta to face off with New Mexico again, this time over Cambridge Analytica September 04, 2026 | Maria Dinzeo

Meta Platforms is heading back to court against New Mexico just weeks after a $942 million loss to the state, this time over Facebook's handling of user data during the 2018 Cambridge Analytica scandal.