Updates

27 Mar 2026

IAPP updates US state breach notification resource as legal differences persist

State data breach notification laws across the US now cover all jurisdictions, but the IAPP says major differences remain.

27 Mar 2026

FCA outlines AI-driven plan to modernise financial regulation

Financial regulator sets out plans to use AI and data tools to speed up decisions, improve risk detection and reduce administrative burdens for firms.

27 Mar 2026

National security rules to prioritise UK contracts in AI, steel and shipbuilding

The UK government says new procurement guidance will prioritise British businesses in AI, steel, shipbuilding and energy infrastructure for national security.

27 Mar 2026

India AI governance faces court, privacy and cyber pressures

Court challenges, cyber rules, and AI-related safeguards are converging in India, according to a new IAPP opinion piece.

27 Mar 2026

VTC expands AI training across all programmes in Hong Kong

Vocational Training Council expands AI training across programmes to equip students and workers with practical skills aligned with industry demand and Hong Kong’s digital transformation goals.

27 Mar 2026

EU demands stronger age verification from adult websites

Weak self-declaration age checks fail to meet EU child protection standards.

27 Mar 2026

Europol warns legal gaps could weaken child abuse detection online

Online platforms play a critical role in detecting child exploitation content, Europol states.

27 Mar 2026

EU opens probe into Snapchat child safety compliance

Regulators examine whether Snapchat adequately prevents exposure of children to grooming attempts, illegal goods and harmful online interactions with adults.

27 Mar 2026

Meta unveils TRIBE v2 brain modelling AI

A new AI model simulates human brain responses to stimulants using large-scale neural data to replicate complex cognitive processing.

27 Mar 2026

WhatsApp adds AI features and multi-account support in new update

AI tools in WhatsApp enable photo editing and automated message suggestions.