International Privacy News – January 2026
04.02.2026
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This is a summary of data privacy-related news from around the world that we published on LinkedIn in January 2026.
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January opened the year with renewed attention on regulatory credibility, platform accountability, and the practical realities of enforcing modern privacy laws. From growing scrutiny of Big Tech’s data practices to cyber incidents affecting insurers and fresh compliance pressure in India, the first month of 2026 highlighted how data protection is increasingly shaped by both governance challenges and real-world security risks. Below, we summarize the key international privacy stories from January 2026 that we posted on LinkedIn.
TikTok Expands U.S. Data Collection Scope (January 28, 2026)
TikTok updated its U.S. privacy policy, broadening the categories of data it can collect and share, prompting renewed concerns among privacy advocates about transparency and user control.
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Canada Expands Investigation into X and Grok AI (January 19, 2026)
Canada’s Privacy Commissioner expanded an investigation into X (formerly Twitter), examining whether its AI chatbot Grok generates content using personal data without consent.
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Italy’s Privacy Watchdog Hit by Corruption Probe (January 15, 2026)
Italy’s influential data protection authority, long known for its tough stance on Big Tech, became the subject of a corruption investigation, raising questions about trust, leadership, and regulatory independence.
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Australian Insurer Prosura Suffers Cyber Breach (January 7, 2026)
Australian car rental excess insurer Prosura disclosed a cyberattack that exposed customers’ personal and policy data, highlighting ongoing risks in the insurance sector.
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