What is the Latest News on Privacy?
For Cyber Dad, a better question is “What is the best news source on privacy?” That answer is more likely to get you informed and keep you informed. I am an enthusiastic fan, as my readers know, of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). For $295 a year, you get daily/weekly/monthly updates. I have been a member for years.
That said, while there is an ongoing U.S. federal/state controversy on artificial intelligence regulation since the December 2025 Executive Order, the news  privacy laws in general continue to expand in the United States. IAPP also publishes (free!) a state law tracker (updated 12 Jan 2026) at:
They list 19 states with privacy laws, with another 13 states working on said laws. Every year, a little more. Three states’ laws went active 1 Jan 2026: Indiana, Kentucky, and Rhode Island.
Additionally:
#1 An impressive 14 Jan 2026 article from The National Law Review on electronic workplace monitoring of employees: https://natlawreview.com/article/electronic-workplace-monitoring-privacy-compliance-and-risk-management#:~:text=Electronic%20workplace%20monitoring%20can%20be,be%20implemented%20thoughtfully%20and%20lawfully.
#2 Interesting article 8 January 2026 on automated license plate readers from Stateline. This is tied to state government action regarding ICE using license plate data: https://stateline.org/2026/01/08/worried-about-surveillance-states-enact-privacy-laws-and-restrict-license-plate-readers/
#3 Finally, and again from The National Law Review, https://natlawreview.com/article/there-privacy-after-death-estate-plannings-critical-role-and-need-act-now This one was important for me, as I want my heirs to have as easy a time as possible settling my affairs. Normally, and I hold five privacy certifications, privacy ends at death. Not so fast! If you don’t set things up properly, your heirs can have all kinds of trouble.
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If you work internationally, please tell me you have familiarity with privacy laws around the world. These are key, but there are lots and lots more. I include the abbreviations for eye-catchers you might see in your news feeds.
United States
There are a number of sectorial federal laws, but for overarching privacy concerns it is primarily state laws. Most famous are California: California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) / California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and Illinois: Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA).
European Union
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
China
Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL)
India
Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA)
Canada
Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)