Special edition: the EDPB has opened a public consultation on draft guidance that challenges a common e-commerce habit, forcing customers to create an account to make a purchase. It explains why “contract necessity” usually does not fit one-time purchases, and why guest checkout is often the more privacy-protective default under the GDPR.

This week, the European Court of Justice agreed to review an appeal against the EU US Data Privacy Framework, raising fresh concerns over transatlantic data transfers. Meanwhile, the US Federal Trade Commission reached a settlement with edtech provider Illuminate Education after a major breach exposed millions of student records. These developments highlight growing scrutiny on cross-border data flows and the need for stronger protections for minors' data.

This week we review how regulation, innovation and risk continue to pull in opposite directions across global privacy. Europe is signalling a possible rollback of key digital rules, India is tightening data-collection obligations, and scrutiny over AI training-data practices is intensifying. Together these developments highlight the growing need for organisations to adapt quickly, refine governance, and prepare for regulatory shifts in both directions.

**Summary:** This week’s edition explores the hidden world of tracking pixels — the tiny, often unseen snippets of code that silently collect user data across websites. As privacy regulations and transparency standards become stricter, understanding how these pixels operate is vital for ensuring compliance, building user trust, and designing ethically responsible digital experiences.

📂 This Week’s Highlights ✉️ California advances user deletion rights with new law 🤖 EU regulator issues fresh guidance on generative AI 🚨 Silent breaches surge: long term infiltration becomes the new norm

Cross-regulatory collaboration, AI in education, and ethical hiring take center stage this week. Welcome to DPM Weekly Insights  – your go-to digest for what's shaping the world of data protection, privacy regulation, and responsible AI. Each week, we break down the top developments and highlight key lessons for professionals and decision-makers navigating compliance, governance, and ethical innovation. Stay informed. Stay compliant. Stay ahead. 🗂 This Week’s Highlights Data

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