FTC Takes “Case-by-Case” Approach as Enforcement, Not Rulemaker
The Federal Trade Commission has no intention of becoming a prescriptive regulator in the digital space. That was the clear message from FTC Commissioner Mark Meador at this year’s IAPP Global Summit, where he outlined an enforcement philosophy rooted in spotting and addressing harm rather than laying down sweeping industry rules. The agency’s posture reflects […]
Meta Is Building an Encrypted AI Chatbot — But a Data Breach Incident Forced Its Hand
Meta doesn’t typically move toward stronger privacy protections unless something forces it to. This time, something did. The company is reportedly developing a new encrypted AI chatbot called Confer — and the project reportedly traces back to a data security incident in which a previously deployed internal AI model shared guidance with employees that allegedly […]
Sen. Blackburn’s AI Framework Signals Renewed Federal Push on Children’s Safety and Copyright
Momentum is building again in Washington around artificial intelligence regulation, and a new proposal from Senator Marsha Blackburn is sharpening the focus on two of the most politically sensitive areas: children’s online safety and copyright protection. The Tennessee Republican has introduced a new framework that consolidates elements of her prior legislative efforts into a broader […]
IAPP Vendors for AI Governance vs Privacy Platforms
The AI governance market is no longer emerging. It is operational. As enterprises move from experimenting with artificial intelligence to deploying it across core business functions, governance is quickly becoming a prerequisite. At the same time, privacy compliance is no longer a standalone discipline. The two are converging into a single control layer that governs […]
Chatbot Privacy Laws Are Exploding: Here Are Your Legal Risks
Two forces are accelerating toward each other in 2026, and the impact is already being felt across the legal and technology landscape. The first is the rapid adoption of conversational AI. Chatbots, voice agents, and AI companions are quickly becoming a default interface between businesses and consumers. What started as basic customer service automation has […]
AgeTech Privacy Compliance: Why the Data Protection Stakes Have Never Been Higher for Older Adults
Technology designed to help older adults live independently longer is one of the most genuinely promising applications of AI and connected devices. Smart home sensors that detect falls, AI-enabled companions that monitor cognitive patterns, wearables that track medication adherence, and remote monitoring platforms that give family caregivers real-time visibility into a loved one’s daily routine […]
AI Governance Standards in the US: The Voluntary Framework That Is Quietly Becoming the Law
There is a question that every organization building or deploying artificial intelligence in the United States should be asking right now — not because a federal statute demands it, but because courts, state legislatures, and regulators are already answering it on your behalf: Have you implemented a recognized AI risk management framework? If the answer […]
The EU AI Act’s Ban on Facial Image Scraping
If your organization builds, deploys, or integrates AI systems that process facial images — whether for identity verification, security, content moderation, or model training — one provision of the EU AI Act demands your immediate and sustained attention. Article 5(1)(e) of the AI Act places an outright prohibition on AI systems that create or expand […]
Ofcom Releases Groundbreaking Global Study Revealing How Perpetrators Access and Share Child Sexual Abuse Material Online
In a significant step toward strengthening online child protection worldwide, the UK’s communications regulator Ofcom has published powerful new research that offers rare, direct insights into the behaviours, attitudes, and technology habits of individuals actively seeking child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Released on National Child Exploitation Awareness Day (18 March 2026), the report was produced […]
OpenAI Abruptly Shuts Down Sora Video App Amid Deepfake and AI Slop Backlash: Major Privacy and Data Protection Implications for AI Developers and Compliance Teams
In a surprise move that sent ripples through the tech, entertainment, and privacy communities, OpenAI announced on March 24, 2026, that it is immediately discontinuing its standalone Sora video generation app and related services. The decision comes less than six months after the app’s viral launch and just months after a high-profile, multi-year licensing and […]
