Privacy & Data Protection
GDPR, CCPA, state privacy laws, data breach litigation, and data governance
France’s top court blocks social media ban for under-15s
France's Constitutional Council overturns under-15 social media ban, raising key legal debates on minors' digital rights in the EU.
CareCloud breach exposed records of 3.7M patients in 2026
CareCloud confirms a major cyberattack exposed records of 3.7 million patients, highlighting healthcare data risks and compliance challenges.
California’s Privacy Agency Fines Data Broker $150K for Opt-Out Failures
The California Privacy Protection Agency fined a data broker $150,000 for failing to meet consumer opt-out requirements under new privacy laws.
23 States Now Have Consumer Privacy Laws, More Coming in 2027
As of August 2026, 23 U.S. states enacted consumer privacy laws, with new laws effective through 2028, increasing compliance demands.
AI Notetakers Raise Privacy and Compliance Risks in Workplaces
AI notetakers recording conversations without full consent risk violating privacy laws and increasing data breach liabilities in healthcare and corporate sectors.
Federal Court Allows Privacy Claims to Proceed Against Otter.ai
A federal court partially dismisses but allows privacy class-action claims against Otter.ai's transcription practices to continue, testing AI privacy boundaries.
Australian Privacy Watchdog Finds Health Firms Track Patient Searches Without Consent
Australian Privacy Commissioner rules health firms breached Privacy Act by tracking patient searches without consent, impacting health data compliance.
California Court Lets Privacy Claims Against Wayfair Proceed, Tosses Pen Register Case
California federal court allows CIPA privacy claims against Wayfair to move forward while dismissing pen register allegations, highlighting evolving e-commerce privacy scrutiny.
NYC Proposes Ban on Biometric Scanning at Madison Square Garden
NYC lawmakers propose legislation to ban biometric scanning at Madison Square Garden amid privacy concerns, impacting venue security and legal compliance.
States Challenge July 2023 Federal Bid for 17M Trucker Records
In July 2023, multiple states opposed the federal government's request to access 17 million trucker records, citing privacy concerns under the Privacy Act of 1974.
Flock Safety Revamps Surveillance After Access Abuse Claims
Flock Safety cuts data retention to 7 days and adds audit tools after misuse reports. Civil liberties groups criticize reforms as incomplete.
Jury Selection Starts in States’ Lawsuit Against Meta Over Youth Harms
Federal jury selection begins for a high-profile trial against Meta over alleged youth mental health harms and illegal data collection across four states.
British Transport Police Trials Facial Recognition at Victoria Station
British Transport Police began facial recognition trials at Victoria station in August 2026, raising privacy and compliance issues for legal professionals.
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.