Data Privacy and Security

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)

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 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)

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)

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)

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)

Singapore is pushing for faster global AI governance by promoting earlier standard-setting and stronger testing frameworks, as officials warn standards must keep pace with rapid technological change. At an int... (more story)

The US Department of Justice is making personnel changes to the Antitrust Division's senior leadership team, filling in some vacant positions following recent high-profile departures. The DOJ has appointed Ste... (more story)