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California court blocks enforcement of child privacy law again

March 13, 2025

A federal judge halted California’s Age-Appropriate Design Code (CAADCA), citing First Amendment issues. The ruling challenges child data privacy laws and may impact similar efforts nationwide

The European Commission publishes Data Act FAQs

February 15, 2025

In February 2025, the European Commission released updated FAQs to clarify the EU Data Act, addressing its overlap with GDPR, IoT data use cases, and safeguards for SMEs.

Multiple U.S. states roll out new data privacy laws

January 2, 2025

New privacy laws took effect in Delaware, Iowa, Nebraska, New Hampshire, and New Jersey, reflecting growing momentum for state-level data protection in the U.S.

Australia’s Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Bill

November 29, 2024

Australia’s 2024 Privacy Amendment Bill updates the Privacy Act, boosting enforcement powers, increasing penalties, and introducing a Children’s Online Privacy Code.

South Korea fines Meta $15.7 million for data misuse

November 21, 2024

Meta has been fined $15.7M by South Korea’s privacy regulator for unlawfully collecting and sharing sensitive Facebook user data without proper consent.

UK to Reform Data Protection Rules

October 24, 2024

Amidst the feeling of falling behind in the digital economy, the UK will reinvest in data protection