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UK to Ban Under-16s from High-Risk Social Media Features

The UK plans new online safety reforms restricting under-16s from risky social media features like livestreams and AI chatbots.

Jun 14, 20263 min read
Privacy & Data ProtectionGovernment & Policy

ICE Agents Obtain Voter Files Directly from Two Texas Counties

ICE Homeland Security investigators requested individual voter files from local Texas elections officials, raising privacy and legal concerns.

Jun 13, 20263 min read
Privacy & Data ProtectionRegulatory & Compliance

Canada's Privacy Watchdog Slams X for Non-Consensual Deepfake Tool

Canada's Privacy Commissioner finds X's Grok AI generated millions of explicit deepfakes without user consent, urging stricter privacy safeguards.

Jun 13, 20263 min read
Regulatory & CompliancePrivacy & Data Protection

Section 702 Expiration Ends NSA, FBI Warrantless Surveillance Powers

Section 702 of FISA expired June 12, ending key warrantless surveillance authorities and raising compliance challenges for legal professionals.

Jun 13, 20263 min read
Privacy & Data ProtectionCybersecurity

2026 Data Breaches Expose Legal Risks for Privacy and Cybersecurity

Major 2026 data breaches highlight vulnerabilities and compliance risks for legal teams advising regulated industries.

Jun 13, 20262 min read
Privacy & Data ProtectionGovernment & Policy

UK Protesters Demand End to Palantir NHS Contract Over Privacy

UK protests at healthcare event oppose Palantir's £330M NHS contract amid privacy, human rights concerns.

Jun 12, 20263 min read
Regulatory & CompliancePrivacy & Data Protection

California Assembly Advances Bill Banning Surveillance-Based Pricing

California Assembly passes AB 2564 prohibiting retailers from setting prices based on personal data, impacting compliance for legal professionals.

Jun 12, 20263 min read
Privacy & Data ProtectionRegulatory & Compliance

South Korea fines Coupang $409M for massive data breach

South Korea's PIPC imposes record $409 million fine on Coupang for data breach affecting 37 million users and unauthorized data collection.

Jun 11, 20263 min read
Privacy & Data ProtectionLitigation

California Court Lets Privacy Claims Proceed Against Inspire Brands Over Cookies

A California court denied in part Inspire Brands' motion to dismiss class action alleging unauthorized tracking despite opt-outs, highlighting data privacy challenges.

Jun 10, 20262 min read
Privacy & Data ProtectionRegulatory & Compliance

US Ties Health Aid to Data Sharing in 7 African Countries

US health aid to seven African nations requires pathogen samples and surveillance data sharing, raising legal and privacy concerns for compliance officers.

Jun 10, 20263 min read
Privacy & Data ProtectionLitigation

Judge Rules Truthful Reporting on Criminal Expungements Isn't Libel

A federal judge ruled that truthful articles about criminal charges and expungements do not constitute libel, clarifying media law and privacy rights.

Jun 10, 20262 min read
Privacy & Data ProtectionRegulatory & Compliance

Louisiana Enacts Data Privacy Law Effective January 2027

Louisiana signs the Louisiana Data Privacy Act, joining 21 states with consumer data privacy laws, affecting businesses starting Jan 2027.

Jun 9, 20263 min read
Privacy & Data ProtectionRegulatory & Compliance

Meta Removes Facial Recognition From Smart Glasses App on June 5

Meta disabled facial recognition in its smart glasses app after backlash on June 5, highlighting growing legal scrutiny of biometric tech in wearables.

Jun 9, 20263 min read
Regulatory & ComplianceLegal Tech

Apple unveils new parental controls at WWDC 2026 to boost child safety

Apple's iOS 27 introduces 'Ask to Browse,' Time Allowances, and more to enhance parental control and comply with internet safety regulations.

Jun 9, 20262 min read
Privacy & Data ProtectionLitigation

Federal Court Certifies Class of 6M Illinois Users in Apple Biometric Privacy Suit

Over 6 million Illinois iPhone users join class-action certifying Apple faces biometric privacy violation claims under BIPA regarding Photos app.

Jun 9, 20263 min read
Privacy & Data ProtectionRegulatory & Compliance

Massachusetts Consumer Data Privacy Act Bans Sale of Precise Location Data

Massachusetts passes the Consumer Data Privacy Act banning the sale of precise location data, impacting data privacy compliance for companies.

Jun 8, 20263 min read
Privacy & Data ProtectionCybersecurity

WhatsApp Blocks New NSO Group Spyware Campaign, Files Court Motion

WhatsApp disrupts a new NSO Group spyware attack, violating a court injunction and raising cybersecurity concerns for legal tech users.

Jun 8, 20262 min read
Privacy & Data ProtectionLegal Tech

EFF Shares LGBTQ+ Online Safety Q&A Recap for Legal Advisers

EFF's 2026 LGBTQ+ online safety Q&A recap offers tailored privacy and digital rights advice for legal professionals.

Jun 5, 20262 min read
Privacy & Data ProtectionLitigation

Illinois Court Lets MAC Biometric Privacy Suit Move Forward

A federal court ruled that MAC Cosmetics can face class action under Illinois' strict biometric privacy law BIPA for alleged facial scan violations.

Jun 5, 20263 min read
Regulatory & CompliancePrivacy & Data Protection

DOJ Appeals to Access Arizona's Voter Registration Database

The DOJ appeals after a federal judge blocks access to Arizona's sensitive voter data, raising privacy and federal-state tensions in election law.

Jun 4, 20263 min read