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GOVERNANCE RISK AND COMPLIANCE Cargurus Data Breach via ShinyHunters
We have covered the data privacy lawsuits around CarGurus that the class action litigation attorneys are using because of the cookie consent…
What Is the US Department of Labor’s AI Literacy Framework?
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration published a national AI Literacy Framework on February 13, 2026, through Training and…
Global Technology Firms Launch the Trusted Tech Alliance
This is a big deal as it sends a signal for Digital Trust, Security, and Data Protection as an alliance for enterprise…
Beyond SCCs & Adequacy: Why the Global CBPR Forum Is the Smartest Choice for Cross-Border Data Transfers
In a recent policy debate and workshop, a learned contributor to the privacy community — albeit not a privacy law expert —…
AI ACSC Releases Quantum Technology Primer on Computing: Essential Risks, Privacy Implications, and Compliance Strategies for the Quantum Era
The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) today published its latest Quantum Technology Primer: Computing, the second in an important series designed to…
Colombia Rolls Out New Model Contractual Clauses for International Data Transfers
Will this be a game-changer for Privacy Compliance in Latin America?
AI The New Rules of AI Governance: Why Traditional Models Can’t Keep Up
AI has moved from “innovation lab” curiosity to production-grade infrastructure.
DATA Why Consent Is Structurally Failing in the Age of Privacy and Artificial Intelligence
For decades, consent has functioned as the legal and ethical linchpin of data protection.
AI When the Platform Is the Pipeline: What the Nvidia-YouTube Lawsuit Tells Us About AI’s Data Problem
There is a phrase that keeps appearing in AI litigation that I think deserves more attention than it usually gets: “without consent.”…
The Imgur Fine: A Wake-Up Call for the “Children’s Code” Era
This month, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) issued a significant financial penalty that has sent ripples through the digital media landscape.
Cookie Chimp How To Handle Consent Management
Let’s be honest. Nobody has ever looked at a cookie consent banner and thought, “wow, I’m really glad that’s here.” Users find…
Did Ofcom Fine a Porn Company for Failing Age Checks?
Short answer is Yes. Last week on February 12, 2026, Ofcom fined Kick Online Entertainment SA £800,000 for failing to implement legally…