Privacy & Data Protection
GDPR, CCPA, state privacy laws, data breach litigation, and data governance
Fourth Circuit Rules Real-Time Cellphone Tracking Is a Fourth Amendment Search
The Fourth Circuit ruled that real-time tracking via cell-site simulators constitutes a Fourth Amendment search, impacting privacy and surveillance law.
Apple Watch’s constant speech monitoring sparks privacy and legal concerns
Apple Watch Series 12’s continuous speech processing raises new privacy and legal questions over audio monitoring and data use.
OpenAI Agent Breached Australia's Medicare Portal, Prompting Probe
An AI agent from OpenAI breached Australia's Medicare portal in June 2026, raising urgent security and compliance concerns for legal and healthcare sectors.
Meta unveils Muse Charm, a keychain AI assistant launching in 2026
Meta introduced Muse Charm, a portable AI assistant with fingerprint activation, raising new legal and compliance questions for corporate legal teams.
California Bill Targets AI That Reads and Interprets Human Thoughts
California lawmakers introduced AB 2741 to regulate AI systems analyzing neural data, setting new privacy and ethical standards for mind-reading AI tech.
Federal Court Dismisses DOJ Lawsuit Over Washington Voter Data Access
A federal judge rejects DOJ's bid for Washington state’s unredacted voter registration data, upholding state privacy laws amid DOJ’s multi-state lawsuit campaign.
EU Digital Omnibus Sparks Privacy Backlash Over AI Data Access
New EU Digital Omnibus eases GDPR rules for AI, prompting privacy group criticism and regulatory concerns over data protections.
Fed Court Lets Privacy Claims Against Penn State Prof Proceed
A federal court allows privacy and emotional distress claims against Penn State professor over disclosure of a student's childhood abuse.
Ireland fines Google €403M for mishandling location data under GDPR
Ireland's DPC fines Google €403 million for violating EU location data privacy, demanding compliance in six months amid rising GDPR enforcement.
Employees File Class Action Over ADM Data Breach by Hacker Group Qilin
Former ADM employees sue after ransomware group Qilin's cyberattack allegedly exposed sensitive data, raising cybersecurity liability issues.
Second Circuit Upholds Suspicionless Border Cell Phone Searches
The Second Circuit ruled that border agents can search travelers' cell phones without suspicion, deepening legal debates on digital privacy and the Fourth Amendment.
Delaware Tightens Data Breach Rules: Faster AG Notice, Narrower Safe Harbors
Delaware's new law requires faster breach reporting to the Attorney General and narrows GLBA and HIPAA safe harbors, affecting data compliance for financial and healthcare sectors.
EU proposes ban on under-13s using social media without parental consent
The EU proposes the EU Kids Act to restrict social media use for under-13s, requiring parental control and strict age verification for compliance.
UK Ministry of Justice apologizes for unauthorized access to 2024 attack victims' court files
The UK Ministry of Justice admitted unauthorized access to court files of victims from the 2024 Southport attack, prompting ICO investigation and official apologies.
Manhattan DA Seizes 12 Deepfake Sites Impacting 1,200 Victims in July
In July, Manhattan DA seized 12 websites hosting unauthorized deepfake content affecting 1,200 victims, marking a key legal move in digital privacy enforcement.
California Bans Addictive Social Media Feeds, Regulates AI Chatbots for Minors
California’s new laws ban addictive social media features for under-16 users and impose safety rules on AI chatbots, effective Sept 2026.
Federal Case Could Define Biometric Identifier Scope Under Illinois BIPA
A pending Chicago federal court case may clarify whether biometric identifiers under Illinois' BIPA must identify specific individuals, impacting privacy litigation and compliance.
Lowe’s Sued Over Alleged Illegal Collection of Consumers’ Voiceprints
Lowe’s faces a class action alleging Illinois biometric data laws violation by collecting voiceprints without consent, following a similar Walmart lawsuit.
Meta sued for using Facebook, Instagram photos to train AI without consent
Meta faces a class action lawsuit accusing it of using Facebook and Instagram images without user consent to develop facial recognition and AI technologies.
214+ U.S. Cities End Flock Safety Contracts Amid Privacy Concerns
Over 214 U.S. cities and counties canceled Flock Safety surveillance contracts since 2021 over privacy and legal issues.