Welcome to September's GrailMail! We’re back with essential updates, in depth analysis, and actionable insights to help you stay ahead of the curve in the data privacy landscape.
This month’s newsletter is packed with product updates, industry news, and must-read resources to help your team stay ahead of evolving privacy challenges.
Privacy risks are changing—fast. From the rapid rise of generative AI to sweeping global regulations and shifting consumer expectations, today’s privacy, security and legal teams are facing a wave of new challenges that demand better process, tooling and planning.
The Privacy Risk Summitis your guide to navigating what’s next. This half-day virtual event brings together expert insights, peer-driven discussion, and actionable tactics to help you future-proof your privacy program.
Hear from leading privacy professionals Omer Tene from Goodwin, Shannon Yavorsky from Orrick, Dr. Gabriela Zanfir-Fortuna from Future of Privacy Forum, Andy Dale from OpenAP, and many more about AI’s impact on privacy risk, and real-world lessons.
Join us October 21 at 12pm ET/ 9am PT for a half-day virtual event bringing together global privacy leaders to explore:
Heading to IAPP PSR in San Diego next month? So are we! Swing by DataGrail’s booth (#319) for complimentary craft coffee, swag you will want to take home, and the energy boost you need for a packed event. While you fuel up, connect with DataGrail’s privacy pros to talk through the latest regulations, explore ways to elevate your data privacy program, and discover how to reduce risk across your business.
⚖️ Court Ruling Backs U.S.–EU Data Transfer Framework
The European Court of Justice has upheld the validity of the latest transatlantic data transfer agreement, offering companies some long-awaited legal certainty. While challenges remain, this decision signals greater stability for cross-border data flows.Read more here.
🌐 Key California Privacy Bill Advances
The California legislature has cleared privacy legislation that would require universal opt-out signals to be recognized in browsers. If signed, the law could significantly strengthen consumer control and reshape how businesses handle online tracking. Read more here.
🏥 HIPAA Suit Over Online Data Sharing Tossed by Federal Judge
A federal judge dismissed a proposed class action claiming a health provider’s online tracking tools improperly shared patient data, ruling that HIPAA does not give individuals a private right to sue. The decision highlights ongoing tension between consumer expectations, health data protections, and legal remedies.Read more here.
Tracking Privacy Legislation, Regulations, and Actions
CPPA Finalizes Rules to Strengthen Consumer Privacy: Cybersecurity Audits, Risk Assessments, and ADMT
On September 23, 2025, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) finalized regulations on cybersecurity audits, risk assessments, and automated decisionmaking technology (ADMT), with phased deadlines starting January 1, 2026 and ADMT requirements by 2027. These rules mark the most comprehensive update to California’s privacy framework since the CCPA was enacted. Read more here.
California Attorney General Launches Multi-State Privacy Sweep on Opt-Out Violations
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, together with Colorado and Connecticut, has launched a multi-state investigation into businesses that fail to honor consumers’ requests to opt out of the sale of personal data via the Global Privacy Control (GPC). Read more here.
Colorado lawmakers delay the nation’s first statewide AI law to June 2026
The Colorado AI Act (CAIA), originally set to take effect February 1, 2026, has been delayed to June 30, 2026. The delay provides businesses, particularly HR departments using AI in hiring, additional time to prepare for the law’s stringent compliance requirements amid ongoing debates and federal pressures. Read more here.
Join us on October 7th at 10AM PT for an overview of the DataGrail platform and a quick, comprehensive demo of how privacy teams use AI-powered privacy automation to find where sensitive data lives, eliminate risks, and meet ever-evolving regulatory demands.
In this blog we unpack how privacy enforcement is expanding, highlight emerging risks for organizations of all sizes, and provide concrete steps to strengthen your privacy program.
Check out this 649-word AI prompt that makes GPT-5 act as a vendor privacy risk assessor—designed to cut assessment times from hours to minutes while surfacing risks that matter most.
Are you passionate about privacy, legal, or security issues? Want to connect with like-minded professionals and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving landscape?
We’ve got everything from privacy law updates to career tips, monthly privacy huddles, and exclusive resources tailored for the privacy community. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of a vibrant network committed to advancing data privacy.
See you next time! 👋
Colleen
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