Policy & Regulation
Technology policy and regulation from the White House, FTC, SEC, the European Commission, UK government and more.
Italian DPA Fines BBVA EUR 5 508 000 Over Direct Marketing
The Italian Data Protection Authority fined BBVA after promotional notifications continued for seven months despite a customer's objection.
EDPB
White House Presents National Technology Medals to Industry Leaders
President Trump honored six prominent innovators with the nation's highest science and technology awards at the Science: A New Golden Age Summit.
The White House
Hellenic DPA Fines Ministry and E.E.T.A.A. Over Data Breach
The Hellenic Data Protection Authority issued fines and compliance orders following a large-scale data breach involving outdated systems.
EDPB
MIT Launches MIT for America Initiative to Boost STEM and AI Education
MIT announced a new national initiative on October 6, 2026, to strengthen STEM education, hands-on learning, and AI readiness from kindergarten to community college.
MIT
ECB Outlines Digital Euro Timeline and Tokenisation Plans
The European Central Bank detailed timelines for digital euro pilots and wholesale tokenisation infrastructure during an October 2026 webcast.
ECB
US and Japan Extend Science and Technology Pact Indefinitely
A protocol signed in Tokyo extends the 1988 bilateral research agreement with no end date, with the State Department citing a focus on critical and emerging technologies.
US State Department
UK and Taiwan sign science and technology arrangement in London
The non-binding framework targets joint research in semiconductors, space, telecommunications, net zero and AI standards, the UK government said.
UK Government
UK says JEF drills tested cyber coordination and cable security
The Ministry of Defence said Exercise Lion Protector 26 rehearsed protection of critical national infrastructure, including data cables, and tested coordination across sea, land, air, cyber and space.
UK Government
UK Security Minister outlines cyber, AI and drone security plans
Dan Jarvis said a National Cyber Action Plan will follow the £210 million Cyber Action Plan, as a Cyber Security and Resilience Bill updates UK regulation.
UK Government
Executive Order Creates America.gov as Single Federal Service Portal
The order directs GSA to run America.gov as a conversational, Login.gov-authenticated entry point for federal services used by more than 100,000 people a year.
The White House