Israel: Amendment 13 comes into effect. Israel's PPA enforced Amendment 13, expanding personal data definitions, revising database rules, requiring DPO/DSO appointments for high-risk entities, and introducing financial sanctions. Read now: dataguidance.com/news/israel-am…

India: RBI publishes report on framework for responsible and ethical AI in financial sector. The framework outlines seven principles and 26 recommendations to promote innovation while managing risks. Learn more: dataguidance.com/news/india-rbi…

Australia: ASD's ACSC publishes cybersecurity guidance for operational technology owners and operators. Read now: dataguidance.com/news/australia…

Greece: Regulations for Ensuring the Privacy of Electronic Communications published. It requires electronic communications providers to implement security policies, assess risks, and manage incidents to protect communications confidentiality. Learn more dataguidance.com/news/greece-re…

UK: ICO issues statement on how data protection law applies to facial recognition technology. The ICO clarified that facial recognition technology is subject to data protection law, requiring lawful, fair, and proportionate use. Read on: dataguidance.com/news/uk-ico-is…

USA: AGs ask Instagram to strengthen privacy protections of its location-sharing feature. The AGs highlight online safety concerns for minors and vulnerable populations and updates to the location-sharing feature. Read now: bit.ly/418owVf

Israel: PPA publishes FAQs on obligations under Amendment 13. The FAQs clarify obligations surrounding the implementation of Amendment 13, such as database registration and DPO appointment. Check it out: bit.ly/45miMcZ

Lithuania: VDAI publishes 2024 annual report. The VDAI noted that it imposed fines totaling around €2.42 million in 2024. Learn more: bit.ly/45kAEoD

Germany: DSC publishes 2024 activity report on DSA. The DSC noted that this is the first report on DSA compliance, with 824 complaints received on potential violations. Check it out: bit.ly/3HD64gL

New Zealand: OPC publishes blog on image use. The OPC outlines transparency and consent requirements for using images, including those that are publicly available. Read now: bit.ly/3JfNg7P

New York: NYDFS secures $2M in settlement with Healthplex over cybersecurity failures. The NYDFS fined Healthplex for cybersecurity violations after a 2022 phishing breach exposed residents' personal and financial data. Read now: dataguidance.com/news/new-york-…

Indonesia: Komdigi requests public comments on National AI Roadmap and Draft AI Ethics Guidelines. The Guidelines and Roadmap cover human-centric use, transparency, security, and accountability for developers, users, and policymakers. Learn more: dataguidance.com/news/indonesia…

Brazil: Bill on child safety online introduced to Chamber of Deputies. The new bill seeks to strengthen online protections for minors, imposing strict obligations on tech companies for content, safety, and parental controls. Read on: dataguidance.com/news/brazil-bi…

Nepal: Government approves National AI Policy. Nepal's Council of Ministers approved the National AI Policy, 2025, setting guidelines for the ethical use, regulation, and development of AI across sectors. Check it out: dataguidance.com/news/nepal-gov…

Israel: PPA fines Hot Mobile ILS 70,000 for violations of PPL. The PPA fined Hot Mobile for using a former customer's data for marketing without consent and failing to comply with privacy law requirements. Learn more: dataguidance.com/news/israel-pp…

Texas: AG investigates Meta and Character.AI for AI generated mental health services The AG raised concerns about privacy violations as the terms show interactions are logged, tracked, and used for targeted ads. Read now: dataguidance.com/news/texas-ag-…

Colombia: SIC announces planned amendments to data protection law The proposed amendments include modifying the scope of application of the Data Protection Law, and adding definitions specific to the digital economy. Learn more: dataguidance.com/news/colombia-…

Brazil: AGU notifies Meta AI Studio for chatbots impersonating children. The AGU stated that Meta allowed for the spreading of chatbots with child-like and sexualized features, in violation of the Federal Constitution. Read on: dataguidance.com/news/brazil-ag…

Colombia: SIC fines Risks International S.A.S COP 190 million for processing data without consent. Risks International S.A.S was fined for processing sensitive data without consent, violating Colombia's Data Protection Law. Learn more: dataguidance.com/news/colombia-…

Austria: Federal Administrative Court confirms unlawfulness of 'pay or okay' model. The Court held that the consent mechanism used did not meet GDPR consent standards. Check it out: dataguidance.com/news/austria-f…