Privacy & Data Protection
GDPR, CCPA, state privacy laws, data breach litigation, and data governance
Court Blocks Pixel Data Privacy Class Action Over Consent Issues
A court denied class certification in a Pixel data privacy lawsuit due to individualized consent and standing issues, setting key precedent.
Google Android Data Class-Action Settlement for $135M Nears Approval
Google's $135M class-action settlement over unauthorized Android data transfers nears court approval. California residents excluded; legal fees sought.
Judge Rules Trump-Era SAVE Voter Database Violated Privacy Laws
Federal judge finds the Trump administration's SAVE voter database unlawful for privacy violations, raising compliance issues for election data management.
Supreme Court Grants Rehearing on Illegally Recorded FaceTime Evidence
The Supreme Court will reconsider admissibility of illegally recorded digital evidence in a high-profile murder-for-hire conviction.
Unpatchable Apple Chip Flaw Enables iPhone Jailbreaks
Paradigm Shift disclosed an unpatchable hardware flaw in Apple A12 and A13 chips enabling iPhone jailbreaks, raising legal and cybersecurity risks.
Sixth Circuit Revives Ohio Law Requiring Parental Consent for Minors on Social Media
Ohio's parental consent law for minors under 16 on social media is reinstated by the Sixth Circuit, highlighting debates on free speech and online safety.
Court: No Right to Video Record Inside Tax Collector's Office
Eleventh Circuit rules against constitutional right to video record inside tax offices, clarifying public recording limits in government spaces.
Legal Rules Shift as AI Challenges Data Anonymization Standards
New U.S. and EU regulations tighten controls on anonymized data as AI raises re-identification risks, requiring legal teams to adjust compliance strategies.
Canada's Bill C-22 Progresses Amid Privacy Concerns Over Encryption
Canada’s Bill C-22 advances with minimal debate, raising privacy and encryption concerns among legal experts and tech companies.
Texas Data Breach Exposes 3 Million Driver Licenses, Passports
Hackers stole personal data of 3 million Texans' government IDs, highlighting cybersecurity risks in public sectors.
Missouri Cuts Kansas City Bus Facial Recognition Funding, Project Halts
Kansas City stops its facial recognition project on buses after Missouri ends funding over privacy concerns, highlighting legal and compliance risks.
Experts Warn Flawed Voter Database Risks 2026 Midterm Integrity
Experts warn that a flawed US voter database could disenfranchise millions and increase data breach risks in the 2026 midterms.
Canadian rights groups call to reinstate privacy laws for political parties
After March repeal of key privacy law, Canadian rights groups urge new rules on federal political parties' data collection practices.
Federal Court Lets Class Action vs. Temu on Data Sharing Proceed
A federal judge in Illinois allows a class action accusing Temu and Index Exchange of illegal data interception and sharing via ads to move forward, highlighting key privacy risks in online adverti...
Apple Unifies Sign-In and Hide My Email Domains to private.icloud.com
Apple will merge Sign-In with Apple and Hide My Email domains into private.icloud.com by summer 2026, affecting privacy compliance and email filtering.
Donald Trump and Mary Trump Settle 2021 Tax Records Lawsuit
Donald Trump and niece Mary Trump settled a 2021 lawsuit over tax record claims, ending key family legal disputes impacting litigation and compliance.
Canada’s Bill C-36 Creates New Privacy Commission to Replace Privacy Commissioner
Bill C-36 establishes the Digital Safety and Data Protection Commission, overhauling private sector privacy enforcement and penalties in Canada.
Second Circuit Revives NBA Meta Pixel VPPA Class Action
The Second Circuit revived a class action accusing the NBA of violating the VPPA via Meta Pixel tracking, impacting digital privacy law.
ECJ Rules France Can Enforce Age Checks on EU Porn Sites
The European Court of Justice allows France to impose age verification on porn sites across the EU, underscoring cross-border compliance risks for platforms.
GLBA Safeguards Rule Tightens AI Use Controls for Financial Firms
Updated GLBA Safeguards Rule effective June 2023 adds controls on AI tool use in financial firms amid rising compliance risks.