Regulators across the United States are intensifying their scrutiny of whether websites truly honor consumer opt-out requests. As state privacy laws mature, enforcement agencies have begun probing the technical mechanics
As the European Union pushes forward with business-friendly tweaks to its cornerstone data protection framework, the bloc’s top justice official has issued a firm warning: further dilutions could jeopardize the
New Zealand has been very sparse on their enforcement actions but that’s about to change. Five years after overhauling New Zealand’s foundational data protection framework, Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster has
Picture this: Over a third of Americans strap on a wearable—whether it’s an Apple Watch tracking heart rhythms or an Oura ring monitoring sleep cycles—chasing smarter wellness routines. These gadgets
Many organizations that fall outside formal regulatory requirements often assume they can postpone or skip data mapping altogether. If there’s no explicit mandate, it may seem logical to focus attention
There is a wake up call for those that are still sleeping on GDPR. The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) is stepping up with targeted enforcement, and it’s already showing
In November 2025, the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (IPC) released an updated edition of its flagship guidance document, Planning for Success: Privacy Impact Assessment Guide
Welcome to the Captain Compliance curated directory of essential AI governance terminology! Designed for clarity and engagement, each entry includes a concise definition tailored to the context of responsible AI
The joint enforcement action against Illuminate Education marks a turning point for how states apply privacy and consumer protection laws to education technology providers and those that want to avoid
Consumer voices are louder than ever and regulators are listening to complaints coming in about data privacy violations. The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA), the nation’s first dedicated data privacy
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