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U.S. Supreme Court Will Hear an Appeal Concerning the Video Privacy Protection Act

The U.S. Supreme Court granted certiorari in Salazar v. Paramount Global, agreeing to resolve a deepening circuit split over who qualifies as a “consumer” under the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA). The VPPA, enacted in 1988 following the publication of Supreme Court nominee Robert Bork’s video rental records, prohibits “video tape service providers” from knowingly disclosing “personally identifiable information” concerning ...

Israeli Privacy Regulator Issues Guidelines on Privacy-Enhancing Technologies in AI Systems

Israel’s Privacy Protection Authority has published a comprehensive guide for implementing Privacy-Enhancing Technologies (PETs) in artificial intelligence systems. Released in late December 2025, the document aims to help organizations mitigate privacy risks throughout the AI lifecycle while maintaining system functionality.

The guidance addresses the fundamental tension between AI’s data-intensive nature and privacy protection requirements. AI systems require large volumes of ...

Israel Publishes Draft Bill on National Cyber Protection

The Israeli government has published a draft of the National Cyber Protection Law 2026, marking the third time in recent years that the government has attempted to formalize the country’s cybersecurity regulatory framework. The bill, originating from the National Cyber Directorate under the Prime Minister’s Office, draws heavily on lessons learned during recent military operations, including “Swords of Iron.”

The ...

FTC Finalizes Order Against GM Over Secret Driver Data Sales

The Federal Trade Commission finalized a sweeping order against General Motors and its OnStar subsidiary, concluding a year-long enforcement action over allegations the automaker secretly collected and sold detailed driving data from millions of vehicles without consumer consent.

The order, approved by a 2-0 Commission vote, imposes a five-year ban on GM sharing consumers’ precise geolocation and driving behavior data ...

Israel Comptroller Uncovers Failures in Police Use of Surveillance Technology

Israel’s State Comptroller has released a sweeping special report exposing significant gaps and weaknesses in how the Israel Police uses technological surveillance tools, including wiretapping devices and communications data collection.

The report examines the police’s dramatically expanded technological capabilities over the past decade for gathering information through wiretapping and extracting communications data. The tools include audio interception devices, systems for ...

Israel Proposes Law to Apply Privacy and Consumer Protections Extraterritorially

Israel’s Ministry of Justice has published a draft bill that would mandate foreign businesses directing their activities toward Israeli customers to comply with key Israeli consumer and privacy protection laws, regardless of choice-of-law clauses in their contracts.

The proposed “Law on the Applicability of Laws to Foreign Businesses Directing Their Activities to Israeli Customers” responds to the rapid growth of ...

South Korea’s AI Framework Act Takes Effect

South Korea’s Framework Act on the Development of Artificial Intelligence and Establishment of Trust took effect on January 22, 2026, creating a comprehensive regulatory framework to protect citizens while promoting AI innovation.

The law aims to protect citizens’ rights and dignity, improve the quality of life, and strengthen national competitiveness through sound AI development. It establishes a National AI Strategy ...

European Commission Unveils Three Major Digital and Cybersecurity Reforms

The European Commission has introduced three interconnected legislative proposals aimed at modernizing the EU’s digital infrastructure and cybersecurity frameworks while reducing regulatory burdens on businesses.

Digital Networks Act

The European Commission’s proposed Digital Networks Act consolidates multiple EU telecommunications laws—including the European Electronic Communications Code, the BEREC Regulation, the Radio Spectrum Policy Programme, and parts of the ePrivacy Directive – ...

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