Privacy & Data Protection
GDPR, CCPA, state privacy laws, data breach litigation, and data governance
FEMA 'Shadow Administrator' Paid by Startup Linked to Government Efficiency Unit
Court filings reveal FEMA official paid by startup tied to Department of Government Efficiency, raising legal and privacy concerns for disaster data.
AOC’s Egg Freezing Spotlights Fertility Benefits and Legal Gaps
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s egg freezing reveals insurance coverage issues and legal challenges around fertility benefits.
Meta Must Stop Censoring Reproductive Health Info, Court Rules
A 2026 court ruling compels Meta to end censorship of accurate reproductive health content, affecting social media moderation policies.
Developers Demand Default Security in AI Coding Tools from Anthropic, OpenAI
New research reveals developers want stronger security and privacy by default in AI coding tools like those from Anthropic and OpenAI.
Amgen Sued Over Data Breach Affecting Patient Information
A class action lawsuit alleges Amgen failed to protect patient data after a 2023 breach via third-party vendor Sirva.
Illinois, Nevada, Rhode Island, and Maine Ban AI Therapy Amid Growing Scrutiny
Four U.S. states ban AI therapy; others regulate mental health chatbots as regulators probe data and safety concerns.
24 States and DC Sue DHS Over Use of Welfare Data in Immigration Cases
24 states and DC sue DHS to block use of TANF welfare data in immigration enforcement, raising legal issues around privacy and state sovereignty.
Second Circuit Strikes Down NYC Law Forcing Food Apps to Share Customer Data
The Second Circuit ruled NYC's food delivery app data-sharing law unconstitutional over First Amendment concerns, affecting gig economy regulations.
Walmart Sued Over Alleged Unlawful Collection of Voiceprints in Illinois
Walmart faces lawsuit for allegedly collecting and storing customer voiceprints without consent, violating Illinois biometric privacy law BIPA.
Apple Appeals UK Court Order to Access Encrypted User Data by Sept 15
Apple appeals a UK court ruling demanding encrypted user data access, challenging government surveillance and encryption laws.
Judge Upholds Minnesota's Ban on AI 'Nudify' Apps Over xAI Objection
Federal judge denies xAI's bid to block Minnesota's law banning AI 'nudify' apps, affirming state's authority to regulate privacy-invasive tech.
Senate Reviews SCREEN Act Raising Broad Privacy Concerns Beyond Adults
Senate Commerce Committee reviews the SCREEN Act (S.737), posing privacy risks across online sectors with mandated age verification and FTC audits.
EFF Says California’s Amended Social Media Law Still Threatens Free Speech
EFF criticizes California’s amended AB 1709 for continuing to pose free speech and privacy risks despite changes.
FBI Seeks Voter IP Addresses in New Fraud Investigations
FBI uses IP addresses from online voter registrations in new fraud probes, raising privacy and civil liberties concerns across 43 states.
Fitness Trackers Exposed for Lacking Transparency and Security
New report reveals popular fitness trackers fail privacy, security best practices, raising concerns in legal and tech sectors.
Pennsylvania Strengthens Telemarketing Laws to Target Robocalls
Pennsylvania enacts new telemarketing law effective October 2026, restricting robocalls and text marketing for stronger consumer protections.
FTC Sues Hims & Hers for Sharing Patient Data with Meta, Snap
The FTC alleges Hims & Hers shared private health data with Meta and Snap without consent, raising patient privacy and compliance concerns in health tech.
Russia Charges Telegram CEO Pavel Durov with Aiding Terrorism
Russia's FSB accuses Telegram founder Pavel Durov of aiding terrorism amid digital crackdown, raising privacy and cybersecurity concerns globally.
Google Expands Play Age Signals API for Privacy-Friendly Age Checks
Google launches Play Age Signals API globally, helping developers verify user age on Android while preserving privacy and meeting legal regulations.
Judge Bars Anonymous Filing in U-Michigan AI Misconduct Lawsuit
A U-Michigan student sued over AI misuse discipline but must reveal identity, raising legal questions on privacy and academic AI policies.