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Global privacy and AI governance continue to evolve rapidly, with new enforcement actions, landmark cases, and regulatory frameworks emerging across the U.S., Europe, and Asia making proactive data governance and compliance more critical than ever. Stay ahead of what’s shaping 2026 and beyond.

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Global Privacy and AI Governance Updates: Enforcement Actions, New Laws, Landmark Cases, and Policy Shifts; and more Key global updates on data privacy, AI governance, regulatory enforcement, litigation, and compliance risks shaping 2026 and beyond.

As 2025 comes to end, we’re reflecting on a year of major shifts in privacy, AI, and data governance. From increased regulatory enforcement and universal opt-out requirements to the rapid convergence of AI and privacy laws, expectations for defensible governance programs are rising fast.

In our latest Meru Data Newsletter, we recap the key privacy and AI trends from 2025 and share practical guidance to help organizations prepare for 2026 including AI governance, risk assessments, cybersecurity readiness, and managing sensitive data.

Explore insights, resources, and on-demand webinars to strengthen your privacy and responsible AI programs as we head into the new year.

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Happy Holidays from Meru Data | 2025 Privacy & AI Year-in-Review and What’s Ahead | Information Culture - December Edition 🌐 Explore key privacy and AI trends from 2025, rising regulatory enforcement, and practical guidance to prepare your governance programs for 2026.

As we head into the holiday season, we’re grateful for our community and excited to share this month’s newsletter. Regulators across the U.S. are intensifying enforcement especially around honoring opt-out requests and GPC. Organizations need deeper visibility into tracking, stronger governance, and continuous audits to stay compliant.

💡 Featured in this edition:
New Era of Privacy Enforcement & the rising importance of tracking integrity
Illuminate Education fined $5.1M after student data breach
Sling TV penalized for CCPA non-compliance and confusing opt-outs
Meta’s €481M fine, EU AI Act updates, and California’s new Data Broker Strike Force
Our on-demand webinar, approved for IAPP CPE credits
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Information Culture November 2025 Edition - 🌐 Insights: Happy Thanksgiving from Meru Data! Stricter Privacy Enforcement Ahead: What You Need to Know. Explore U.S. privacy enforcement trends, key settlements, GPC compliance risks, and our latest webinar insights in Meru Data’s November newsletter.