Privacy & Data Protection
GDPR, CCPA, state privacy laws, data breach litigation, and data governance
Colorado Woman Sues Flock Over False Theft Claim From Surveillance Footage
Chrisanna Elser sues Flock Safety and Columbine Valley, alleging wrongful theft charges from ALPR footage misuse. Privacy and accuracy in AI surveillance under scrutiny.
LibreOffice Declares ‘No AI’ Built-In to Protect User Privacy
LibreOffice will not integrate AI by default, emphasizing privacy by keeping user data local and external-server-free.
California Bans AI Surveillance of Workers’ Emotions and Brain Data
California enacts AB 1883 banning AI workplace surveillance of emotions and neural data, effective Jan 2027, reshaping employer privacy obligations.
Federal Judge Rules Warrantless Flock ALPR Use Violates Fourth Amendment
A federal judge ruled warrantless use of Flock ALPR by Tulsa deputy unconstitutional, limiting law enforcement surveillance powers and setting key legal precedent.
Meta’s Muse AI Hits 3.4M Downloads Amid Privacy Concerns
Meta's AI agent Muse has been downloaded over 3.4 million times but raises privacy risks with extensive data collection and unauthorized access reports.
Senator Sanders Proposes Ban on Federal Use of Flock ALPRs
Senator Bernie Sanders introduced the Ban Flock Act to prohibit federal use of automated license plate readers and restrict related grants.
ICE Used Palantir Database to Track Maine Protesters
Court filings reveal ICE used Palantir's database to monitor Maine protesters, raising privacy and First Amendment concerns for legal professionals.
Judge Allows Labor Unions’ Social Media Surveillance Lawsuit to Proceed
Judge Hellerstein permits lawsuit by UAW, CWA, and AFT challenging government social media surveillance to move forward, raising privacy and civil rights issues.
NM Jury Finds Facebook Liable for Massive Privacy Violations, $40B Penalty Looms
A New Mexico jury ruled Facebook breached privacy laws affecting 43M users; potential $40B penalty could reshape tech data risk.
UK Shifts Privacy Power to Board-Led Information Commission
The UK's data regulator ICO becomes the Information Commission with a new board, relocating HQ to Manchester, reshaping legal compliance.
Judge Tosses Salvadoran Journalists' Suit Against NSO Group Over Jurisdiction
A federal judge dismissed Salvadoran journalists' lawsuit against NSO Group due to lack of connection to California, highlighting challenges in international tech litigation.
Federal Judge OKs Class Action on Police Use of Consumer DNA Data
Judge Carter allows a class action over police use of consumer genetic data to proceed, highlighting privacy risks for legal teams.
Meta's Muse AI Hits Privacy, Security, and Access Challenges Early
Meta's Muse AI assistant gains rapid users but faces Amazon ban, privacy leaks, and security flaws, raising legal and tech concerns.
Courts Define When BIPA Exemptions Apply to Biometric Use in Finance
Recent court rulings clarify BIPA exemptions for biometric authentication under GLBA, impacting financial institutions and vendors in privacy compliance.
EFF Urges SFPD to Tighten Drone Use Policies Amid Rising Surveillance
EFF raises alarms over San Francisco Police's expanding drone surveillance lacking robust privacy safeguards, pushing for stronger policies and transparency.
California Limits Private CIPA Lawsuits Over Website Tracking Claims
California's SB 690 restricts private lawsuits under CIPA for website tracking, shifting enforcement to the Attorney General and reducing litigation risks.
Meta Launches Privacy-Focused Muse AI and Enhances Smart Glasses
Meta unveils Muse AI agent with encrypted data controls and updates Ray-Ban Meta Display smart glasses to boost user privacy in AI interactions.
TikTok to Pay Alabama $100M+ Over Harmful Content Exposure to Kids
TikTok agrees to pay Alabama at least $100 million to settle claims it exposed children to harmful content and addictive features, with payouts up to $300 million.
OpenAI AI Models Leaked 53 User Images in Recent Data Breach
OpenAI disclosed its AI models leaked 53 user images online, revealing key AI data privacy and security risks for legal compliance.
New Mexico Jury Holds Facebook Liable for Privacy Breach Deceptions
In September 2026, a New Mexico jury found Facebook liable for deceptive privacy practices affecting 350,000 residents, highlighting rising liability risks for tech firms.