Privacy & Cybersecurity Law Blog

On February 23, 2026, a Joint Statement on AI-Generated Imagery was published by 61 data protection authorities. The Joint Statement addresses concerns regarding AI systems capable of generating realistic images and videos depicting identifiable individuals without their knowledge or consent.

Indiana’s comprehensive consumer privacy law, the Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act, is set to take effect on January 1, 2026. In advance of the law’s effective date, the Indiana Attorney General’s Office has published a Consumer Bill of Rights that provides guidance to both consumers and businesses.

On November 19, 2025, the European Commission unveiled the much-anticipated digital omnibus legislative package (the “Digital Omnibus”), setting the stage for a new era of digital governance and regulatory simplification across the European Union. According to the Commission, this initiative is designed to enable European businesses to devote more energy to innovation and growth, rather than navigating complex compliance landscapes.

On November 17, 2025, the Council of the European Union adopted new rules designed to strengthen cooperation among national data protection authorities, enhancing the enforcement of the EU General Data Protection Regulation.