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US House Republicans unveil new comprehensive privacy framework April 22, 2026 | Madeline Hughes

US House Republicans unveiled a new federal comprehensive privacy framework on Wednesday that would create one national standard for consumers across the US.

EU's draft plan for personal data definition sparks debate April 22, 2026 | Matthew Newman

The European Commission's proposal for a new definition of personal data in the EU’s digital simplification package has sparked debate between data protection regulators and the AdTech industry, with opposing ... (more story)

YouTube complies with child-protection rules in Indonesia after warning April 22, 2026 | Roffie Kuniawan

Google’s video-sharing platform YouTube has formally pledged to comply with Indonesia's child-protection requirements, the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs announced Wednesday, following a recent ... (more story)

EU proposal for browser-level consent sparks debate on tackling 'cookie fatigue' April 22, 2026 | Matthew Newman

EU regulators and companies are debating whether cookie consent rules should be changed so that users make choices at the browser level rather than being bombarded with consent banners and suffering from “cook... (more story)

Hong Kong exploring specific AI legislation in legal-framework review April 22, 2026 | Yonnex Li

Hong Kong is exploring the possibility of introducing dedicated artificial intelligence laws as part of a review of its legal framework, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong said Wednesda... (more story)

2Apply rental platform contravened privacy laws, Australian watchdog says (update*) April 22, 2026 | Sean Maguire

2Apply, a rental technology platform operated by InspectRealEstate, has collected “excessive personal information” from millions of people in violation of Australian privacy laws, according to the privacy watc... (more story)

South Korea, US discuss potential cross-border data-transfer framework April 22, 2026 | Wooyoung Lee

South Korea and the US are discussing a potential cross-border data-transfer framework that would enable the safe and free flow of personal data between the two countries. The talks between South Korea's Perso... (more story)

Capital One, US plaintiffs clash over whether tracking is routine or invasive April 22, 2026 | Maria Dinzeo

A US judge pressed Capital One and proposed class plaintiffs on whether the bank’s alleged sharing of credit card applicants’ data with advertising partners is routine analytics or an intrusive privacy violati... (more story)

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US Republican privacy bill faces long odds over weakened protections April 23, 2026 | Maria Dinzeo, Xu Yuan

A federal privacy bill unveiled by US House Republicans faces skepticism from consumer groups, who say its sweeping preemption clause could weaken state protections even as industry backs a uniform national standard.

Brazil raced to write child online safety law, but implementation questions abound April 22, 2026 | Patricia Figueiredo

Brazil’s child online safety law has entered force, but key questions on how and when it will be enforced remain open, and companies are seeking guidance on compliance. At a recent UK conference, regulators sa... (more story)

Vietnam's data penalties align globally but add compliance complexity April 22, 2026 | Hoa Dinh

Vietnam’s proposed revenue-based penalties for cross-border data transfers would bring its enforcement closer to global standards, but combined with strict procedural rules, they could make compliance more com... (more story)

China scales online-platform liability in 'ghost kitchen' crackdown April 22, 2026 | MLex Staff

China’s record fines against seven online platforms for “ghost kitchen” violations show how regulators translate long-standing expectations of platforms as gatekeepers into concrete enforcement actions. The gh... (more story)

Japan data protection overhaul may test PPC's authority to regulate April 21, 2026 | Sachiko Sakamaki

Japan’s proposed amendment to its personal-information protection law finally reached parliament in early April — a pivotal moment that tests the nation’s commitment to safeguarding privacy in the AI era. The ... (more story)

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)