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EU Sets the Clock on Age Verification: Rollout Urged by End‑2026

European Union, USA - May 13 2026 This timeline, set out in the Commission’s (non-binding) Recommendation on establishing a common EU‑wide framework for age verification Technologies…

Three notable changes to the UK ICO’s guidance on cookies, and a hint of a more permissive approach to advertising cookies in the future

United Kingdom, USA - May 6 2026 On 29 April 2026, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (“ICO”) updated its guidance on the use of storage and access Technologies (i.e., cookies…

DC AG Sues Multifamily Landlord Over Alleged Deceptive Rental Fee Advertising

USA - May 6 2026 On April 27, 2026, District of Columbia Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb filed a complaint against Mid‑America Apartment Communities, Inc., and its…

FTC Sweep on “Made in the USA” Claims

USA - April 27 2026 On April 14, 2026, the FTC announced three settlements and issued closing letters to two additional companies concerning “Made in America,” “Made in…

UK ICO Consults on Draft Automated Decision-Making Guidance and Sets Expectations for ADM in Recruitment

United Kingdom, USA - April 24 2026 On 31 March 2026, the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (“ICO”) launched a public consultation on draft updated guidance on automated…

CNIL Publishes Recommendation on Email Tracking Pixels

France, USA - April 23 2026 On April 14, 2026, the French Data Protection Authority (“CNIL”) published a recommendation (adopted on March 12, 2026) on the use of “tracking…

Spain’s Supervisory Authority Issues New Guidance on AI‑Based Voice Transcription

European Union, Spain, USA - April 22 2026 On April 20, 2026, the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) has published new guidance on how to comply with the GDPR when using AI‑powered voice…

FTC Alleges OkCupid Data Sharing Amounted to a Deceptive Practice

USA - April 21 2026 The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a settlement with dating app operator OkCupid and its affiliate Match Group Americas (Match), resolving…

New EDPB Guidelines on the Use of Personal Data in Scientific Research

European Union, USA - April 21 2026 On April 15, 2026, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) published Draft Guidelines 1/2026 on the processing of personal data for scientific…

Alabama Enacts Comprehensive Privacy Law

USA - April 20 2026 On April 17, 2026, the Governor of Alabama signed HB 351, Alabama Personal Data Protection Act (ALDPA), into law. The law resembles Connecticut’s…