Privacy & Data Protection
GDPR, CCPA, state privacy laws, data breach litigation, and data governance
CIPA Wiretap Lawsuits Surge Past 800 Over Website Tracking in 2025
CIPA lawsuits targeting website tracking technologies surged past 800 claims in 2025, prompting California legislative review of S.B. 690.
Solos debuts AirGo A6 and V2 smart glasses with camera privacy shield
Solos launches AirGo A6 and V2 smart glasses, featuring AI tools and a physical camera privacy shield to address surveillance and compliance challenges.
Prince Harry loses UK tabloid privacy lawsuit against Daily Mail publisher
UK High Court dismisses Prince Harry's privacy lawsuit against Daily Mail's publisher, impacting media law and celebrity privacy rights.
California Amends SB 690, Removes Key CIPA ‘Commercial Business’ Exemption
California rolls back major SB 690 changes to CIPA, affecting compliance and litigation risk for businesses starting 2027.
Connecticut Overhauls Data Privacy Law with New AI and Consumer Protections
Connecticut updates its Data Privacy Act in 2026, adding AI rules, banning sale of geolocation data, and expanding consumer rights.
Pegasus Spyware Found on EU Parliament Investigator's Phone
Pegasus spyware was detected on an EU Parliament member's phone amid an investigation into spyware abuses, raising cybersecurity and privacy concerns.
Iowa Sues Temu July 1 Over Data Privacy, China Surveillance Risk
Iowa AG Brenna Bird sues Temu July 1 for deceptive data collection and ties to China, highlighting cross-border privacy risks legal teams must monitor.
Court Rejects VPPA Dismissal in Gaming Site Google Tag Data Case
Massachusetts court denies motion to dismiss VPPA claims against Valnet’s gamerant.com for Google tag video-viewing disclosures, highlighting privacy risks.
Venice AI Raises $65M, Hits $1B Valuation with Privacy-Focused AI Platform
Venice AI secures $65M Series A at $1B valuation, emphasizing privacy-first AI platforms relevant to legal compliance and data protection.
Judge Orders Arbitration for Fortnite, Roblox, Minecraft Parental Suits
A federal judge ruled that parental lawsuits against Fortnite, Roblox, and Minecraft makers must go to arbitration, impacting minors' digital contract enforcement.
Supreme Court Rules Warrants Needed for Google Location Data Access
The Supreme Court mandates warrants for law enforcement to access cellphone location data, extending digital privacy protections in Chatrie v. United States.
Doxim Settles $5.5M Data Breach Affecting 1.1M Individuals
Doxim settles a $5.5 million class action over a December 2023 data breach exposing sensitive client data, underscoring third-party risks.
EFF Reveals UK Age Verification Gathers LGBT Users' Sensitive Data
EFF exposes privacy risks in UK Online Safety Act age checks collecting LGBT users’ biometric and ID data, urging safer, compliant alternatives.
Recording HR Interviews on Zoom Risks Losing Attorney-Client Privilege
New legal analyses warn that recording HR investigations on virtual platforms like Teams and Zoom may erode attorney-client privilege and violate consent laws.
Microsoft Joins EU Court Case to Defend US-EU Privacy Rules
Microsoft will intervene in EU court to support the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, impacting data transfer compliance for legal and tech sectors.
Supreme Court: Geofence Warrants Are Constitutional Searches Under Fourth Amendment
The Supreme Court ruled that geofence warrants qualify as searches under the Fourth Amendment, impacting digital privacy and law enforcement practices.
DraftKings Sued Over Alleged Illegal User Tracking Under CIPA
DraftKings faces lawsuit for allegedly violating California's privacy law with unauthorized website tracking, spotlighting risks for online gaming firms.
Congress Nears Vote on KIDS Act Mandating Online Age Verification
Congress prepares to vote on the KIDS Act, which mandates federal age verification standards for online services to protect minors’ safety and privacy.
Leonardo Launches SignalTrace: Hybrid ALPR and Wireless Device Tracker
Leonardo debuts SignalTrace, combining ALPR and wireless device tracking for police, raising compliance and privacy concerns under new laws.
Feds Denied Access to Michigan’s Sensitive Voter Data Over Privacy Concerns
Michigan refuses DOJ demand for unredacted voter records including SSNs and driver’s license numbers, raising key privacy and election law issues.