Privacy & Data Protection
GDPR, CCPA, state privacy laws, data breach litigation, and data governance
Texas Secures LG Smart TV Privacy Settlement Over User Data Collection
Texas reaches a settlement with LG over smart TV data collection practices, highlighting growing privacy enforcement for IoT devices and consumer protection concerns.
GM to Pay $12.75M in California Over OnStar Data Sales
General Motors will pay $12.75 million to settle claims it sold Californians’ driving data to insurers, marking the largest CCPA penalty and highlighting ongoing legal privacy risks.
Connecticut, Iowa Advance New Privacy and AI Laws; Colorado Eyes Rule Changes
Connecticut passes tougher data broker rules, Iowa enacts chatbot safety law for minors, and Colorado considers updating privacy pricing regulations. Legal professionals face new compliance require...
Google Edits Chrome AI Privacy Pledge, Prompting Compliance Questions
Google quietly removed a Chrome privacy assurance about AI data staying on-device. Legal teams must assess compliance, disclosure, and user controls tied to new Gemini Nano features.
FTC Bans Kochava from Selling Sensitive Location Data
The FTC has banned data broker Kochava from selling or sharing sensitive location data, underlining regulatory scrutiny on data privacy practices for legal and compliance teams.
Federal Judge Dismisses Driver Privacy Act Suit for Lack of Concrete Harm
A federal judge in the Northern District of Illinois dismissed a DPPA lawsuit for lack of standing, clarifying strict harm requirements for future driver data privacy claims.
LexisNexis launches Protégé AI tools and security upgrades on Lexis+
LexisNexis introduces Protégé AI, new security features, and expanded document management on Lexis+, aiming to boost research efficiency and data protection for legal professionals.
U.S. Lawmakers Revive Push for National Data Privacy Law
House Republicans introduced two new federal data privacy bills as debate intensifies over a national privacy law that could supersede the current patchwork of state regulations.
EU Strikes Deal to Delay AI Act High-Risk Rules, Ban Nudification Apps
The EU Council and Parliament agreed to delay high-risk AI rules to 2027-2028 and ban nudification apps by 2026, impacting compliance for tech and legal teams.
Doctors Face Surge in AI Deepfakes Spreading Health Misinformation
AI-generated deepfakes are increasingly impersonating doctors to push false health claims, prompting calls for stronger privacy laws and protections in the U.S.
Meta Fights Oregon Defense Demand for Instagram Data in Murder Case
Meta and a defendant in an Oregon murder case face off before the state Supreme Court in a dispute that could set key precedents for social media privacy and criminal evidence.
Congress Introduces GUARD and SECURE Bills for Federal Data Privacy Reform
U.S. lawmakers proposed the GUARD Financial Data Act and SECURE Data Act on April 22, 2026, aiming to set nationwide standards for consumer and financial data privacy.
AI Use Threatens Privilege and HIPAA in Legal, Healthcare Sectors
Court rulings and expert warnings reveal that using AI tools may waive attorney-client privilege and breach HIPAA, pushing legal and healthcare professionals to overhaul compliance policies.
States Crack Down on Mishandled Data Opt-Outs, Signal Enforcement Shift
U.S. states step up enforcement of consumer opt-out rights under new privacy laws, targeting businesses that hinder or ignore data sale and targeted ad opt-outs.
Cushman & Wakefield Hit by Breach; Client Data Targeted in Twin Cyber Claims
Cushman & Wakefield confirms client data breach after cybercriminals claim access to Salesforce records. Legal teams face immediate risks under global data privacy laws.
Spanish Supreme Court Expands GDPR Compliance to Data Request Stage
A Spanish Supreme Court ruling holds GDPR applies from the moment data is requested, not just received, impacting U.S. firms handling cross-border EU data.
EFF Urges Stronger Digital Rights Protections in EU Fairness Act
The EFF published recommendations to shape the EU's Digital Fairness Act, urging stronger digital rights protections as new regulations with global impact take form.
OCR Fines Health Plan $245K Over HIPAA Lapses After Ransomware Breach
OCR fined a self-funded group health plan $245,000 for HIPAA failures after a ransomware breach, signaling stricter enforcement. Legal leaders face new risk analysis scrutiny.
Texas Supreme Court Tightens Public Info Act Deadlines for Confidential Data
The Texas Supreme Court clarifies strict deadlines under the Public Information Act, raising stakes for legal and privacy teams defending confidential information at TCEQ.
Colorado, Michigan Advance Child and Consumer Data Privacy Laws
In May 2026, Colorado and Michigan moved forward with key children’s privacy laws, increasing compliance stakes for tech companies and legal teams.