FEBRUARY 2026 ISSUE NO. 300

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Dear Subscribers and Readers,


We are delighted to present the 300th edition of our weekly Data Protection and Privacy Newsletter — a remarkable milestone made possible by your continued trust, engagement, and support. 


Across these three hundred editions, we have brought you a thoughtful blend of global insights, regulatory developments, data breach reports, guidance notes, and enforcement updates. Your readership and participation have been the driving force behind this journey. 


We also extend our sincere appreciation to our dedicated editorial team for consistently curating timely and relevant updates from EMEA, the Americas, the Middle East, and APAC, drawing on official and credible sources. 

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APAC

  • The Supreme Court of India cautioned a major social media platform against using citizens’ private information for targeted advertising.  

  • South Korean Personal Information Protection Commission announced the results of its 2025 evaluation of personal information processing policies.  

  • China’s CAC introduced new regulations classifying online information that may affect minors.  

  • Personal Data Protection Commission of Taiwan published draft measures on maintaining security of personal data files.  

  • Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority released model framework for governance of agentic AI.  

  • AI Regulation Law establishing liability for processing of personal data using AI came into force in Uzbekistan.

   

EMEA

  • European Union and Brazil adopted mutual adequacy decisions, creating largest area of secure data flow.  

  • The UK Information Commissioner’s Office fined two companies a combined GBP 225,000 for sending unsolicited marketing communications.  

  • France’s CNIL issued final recommendations on collecting user consent across multiple devices.  

  • European Data Protection Board established cooperation procedure for authorization of contractual clauses and adoption of Standard Contractual Clauses under GDPR.  

  • Spanish Data Protection Agency reported receipt of more than 2,700 notifications of personal data breach in 2025.  

  • Monaco’s Personal Data Protection Authority issued opinion on draft law relating to confidentiality in medical, medico-social or social context.  

  • European Commission launched investigation into AI assistant and social media company’s recommender system under Digital Services Act.  

  • Liechtenstein’s Data Protection Office released guidance regarding handling of personal data during due diligence in company sale.  

  • CNIL launched a consultation on proof of consent in marketing sector.  

  • EU Commission initiated proceedings to help technology company comply with Digital Markets Act obligations on interoperability and online search data sharing.
   

Americas 

  • California’s Attorney General issued a cease-and-desist letter to AI company to stop creation and distribution of deepfake, inappropriate images and child sexual abuse material.  

  • New Jersey Senate introduced bills on privacy protection of consumer health data and processing of personally identifiable information.  

  • Electronic Privacy Information Centre developed people-first model chatbot bill, addressing key data privacy violations.  

  • Brazil’s Data Protection Agency, Federal Prosecution Office and Consumer Secretariat issued joint recommendations to social media company to stop inappropriate AI content.  

  • Social Media Regulation Act passed by South Carolina General Assembly.  

  • US Department of Justice’s lawsuit seeking data of California voters dismissed by the Federal Court.  

   

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