Your Daily Privacy & Surveillance Briefing

California Enacts New Privacy Laws Amidst Intensifying Surveillance Debates

• California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a package of privacy legislation on October 14, 2026, expanding consumer deletion rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) to include information collected "from or about" a consumer. The new laws also prohibit operating systems or applications from changing a user's affirmative "privacy setting" without consent and modify requirements for data brokers.

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• Flock Safety CEO Garrett Langley defended the expansion of surveillance technology at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 on October 15, 2026, arguing its crime-solving potential outweighs privacy concerns, even as communities like Madison Heights and South Windsor have recently discontinued or voted to remove Flock cameras due to public backlash. This defense comes despite growing scrutiny over how surveillance data is accessed and shared.

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• The market for AI in video surveillance is projected to grow significantly from $7.04 billion in 2026 to $26.90 billion by 2034, with North America being the largest regional market. This trend coincides with a wave of new data breaches reported on October 15, 2026, affecting entities such as Alma Center Servizi Medicali and Amity University, highlighting persistent vulnerabilities in data protection.

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