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As we move into 2026, privacy and AI governance are entering a new phase.

Frequent regulatory changes, heightened enforcement, and accelerating AI adoption are making reactive, manual risk management approaches obsolete. Organizations need governance frameworks that are embedded into core business operations not bolted on.

In this edition of the Meru Data Newsletter, we cover:

• Key lessons from the FTC’s 20-year GM–OnStar order and why data minimization is now non-negotiable
• A Data Privacy Week reflection on what privacy really means trust, transparency, and user control
• Insights from our latest podcast on evaluating AI use cases, operationalizing privacy by design, and building trustworthy AI governance
• This week’s top privacy and AI news, including growing scrutiny of data use, transparency, and emerging regulation
Governance is no longer optional. It’s foundational to responsible AI and data practices.

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Privacy, AI & Enforcement: What 2026 Demands from Organizations | Information Culture - January Edition 🌐 Explore FTC enforcement insights, data minimization lessons, AI governance guidance, and top privacy news shaping compliance in 2026.

Stay informed with the latest news stories around privacy and security:

This week’s top privacy and tech news highlights growing concerns over Gmail’s smart features, the launch of ChatGPT Health and its implications for consumer health data, proposed bans on facial recognition in retail, scrutiny of Meta over illegal gambling ads, alleged medical data misuse, and India’s controversial smartphone security proposal signaling a global push for stronger transparency, consent, and accountability.

Catch our weekly Top News series to get the latest updates and stories in the and world every week.

Gmail Smart Feature Privacy Fears, ChatGPT Health Launch, Retail Facial Recognition Bans, Meta Gambling Ads Scrutiny; and more Latest privacy and tech news covering Gmail smart feature concerns, ChatGPT Health launch, retail facial recognition bans, Meta gambling ads scrutiny, and more.

Stay informed with the latest news stories around privacy and security:

From the FTC’s GM/OnStar settlement over geolocation data to a unified youth AI safety initiative in California, major GDPR fines in Europe, and new US state privacy enforcement actions, this week’s developments highlight how fast the privacy and AI governance landscape is evolving stay informed on what these changes mean for your compliance strategy and risk posture.

Catch our weekly Top News series to get the latest updates and stories in the and world every week.

FTC Finalizes GM/OnStar Data Settlement, Youth AI Safety Act Advances, GDPR Fines, State Privacy Laws; and more Latest privacy and data protection news: FTC’s GM/OnStar settlement, youth AI safety laws, GDPR fines, new US state privacy actions, and more.