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The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has adopted a statement supporting the use of Council of Europe and Ibero-American Data Protection Network model contractual clauses for onward transfers of personal data received under EU…
Regulatory guidance13 November 2026
On 10 November 2026, the European Data Protection Board adopted a statement approving South Korea's four-year adequacy review cycle, published final recommendations for Binding Corporate Rules for Processors (BCR-P), and selected AI-assisted recruitment as…
Regulatory guidance12 November 2026
The European Data Protection Board has adopted a statement agreeing to a four-year review cycle for the Republic of Korea's adequacy decision, published final recommendations on Processor Binding Corporate Rules, and chosen automated decision-making…
Regulatory guidance11 November 2026
The Hong Kong SAR Government has announced plans to reduce the pre-paid SIM card limit for individual users from 10 to three per provider and introduce criminal offences for improper SIM card registration and…
Public consultation11 November 2026
Hong Kong's Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau responded to a Legislative Council inquiry regarding enterprise AI safety, highlighting progress under the Secure AI@Work Enablement Campaign and outlining upcoming regulatory guidelines and SME support programs.
Regulatory guidance11 November 2026
The Italian Data Protection Authority fined Poste Italiane and Deutsche Bank a total of EUR 81,000 for failing to provide clear and complete privacy notices regarding personal data exchanges and independent data controller roles…
Status unclear10 November 2026
The Italian Data Protection Authority has imposed an administrative fine of EUR 5 000 on clothing company Barbuti S.p.A. and issued a compliance order after the company failed to handle an erasure request sent…
Rules in force10 November 2026
The French Data Protection Authority (CNIL) has imposed ten financial sanctions ranging from €3,000 to €20,000 on French local authorities and a public institution following 2025 audits that revealed critical cybersecurity defects and failures…
Rules in force9 November 2026
In response to a Legislative Council inquiry, the Secretary for Environment and Ecology outlined Hong Kong SAR's statutory framework for controlling vehicle noise, the trial status of the Artificial Intelligence on Modified Exhaust Recognition…
Rules in force8 November 2026
At the International Bio-Computing Innovation Summit 2026, Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan outlined initiatives to reduce drug development costs, including establishing the Hong Kong Centre for Medical Products Regulation and facilitating cross-border data…
Status unclear7 November 2026
The French Data Protection Authority (CNIL) published the agenda for its plenary session held on 5 November 2026. The meeting covered GDPR Article 22 automated decisions, agentic AI, AI in healthcare, criminal biometric databases,…
Status unclear7 November 2026
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has introduced 'Privacy for Kids', a centralized educational resource hub designed to help parents, teachers, and educators navigate online privacy for minors. The platform aggregates games, videos, quizzes,…
Regulatory guidance7 November 2026
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Financial regulation, payment systems and the protection of financial consumers.
Artificial intelligence, privacy, data transfers and digital responsibility.
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Creative work, brands, geographical indications and cultural knowledge.
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Work, consumer protection and legal questions in daily and cross-border life.
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