Data Privacy News

The Formiti Privacy News Blog delivers the latest insights, expert advice, and practical tips on global data protection laws and privacy trends. From GDPR to PDPA, we make complex regulations clear, helping you protect data, stay compliant, and build trust.


 

EDPB Announces 2026 Coordinated Enforcement Action on GDPR Transparency

On October 14, 2025, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) confirmed its 2026 enforcement priority. Global businesses must act now to ensure their privacy notices and informati...  more  

The 2026 US Privacy Tsunami: Kentucky, Indiana, and Rhode Island Your Guide

On January 1, 2026, new comprehensive data privacy laws in Kentucky, Indiana, and Rhode Island will take effect, adding a new layer of complexity to the fragmented US "patchwork" o...  more  

The UK Cyber Security and Resilience Bill: A Global Organisation's Guide

The UK's upcoming Cyber Security and Resilience Bill (CSRB) transforms cyber security from an IT best practice into a board-level legal obligation, significantly updating the 2018 ...  more  

Surge in US Data Privacy Enforcement

2025 has been a pivotal year for data privacy enforcement in the U.S. The period of preparation and grace periods has ended, and regulators are now actively enforcing these new la...  more  

A Comprehensive Guide to Maryland's MODPA for Global Organizations

MODPA imposes unique and absolute restrictions on how Sensitive Data can be handled. Sensitive Data is broadly defined to include: Racial/ethnic origin, religious beliefs, sex lif...  more