Privacy & Data Protection
GDPR, CCPA, state privacy laws, data breach litigation, and data governance
FTC to Enforce COPPA Amendments, Affecting Major Industries in 2026
FTC's enforcement of amended COPPA rule from April 2026 brings significant compliance changes for tech, education, and entertainment industries.
Third Circuit Rejects Wiretapping Suit, Cites Lack of Concrete Injury
The Third Circuit dismisses Popa v. Harriet Carter case, emphasizing the need for concrete injury claims in wiretapping suits and impacting legal strategies.
UK ICO Warns AI Bias in Recruitment Risks Non-Compliance
The ICO's recent report highlights significant compliance risks due to AI bias in recruitment processes, urging legal teams to prepare for enhanced scrutiny.
Georgia Court Sets Data Protection Duty for Healthcare Providers
A Georgia court ruling establishes data protection duty for healthcare, impacting compliance strategies.
Kentucky Privacy Law Expands; Maine Bill Faces Legislative Hurdle
Kentucky advances its privacy law including new data categories, while Maine's bill stalls, affecting compliance requirements for businesses.
FTC Prioritizes Children's Privacy in New 2026–2030 Plan
The FTC unveils a plan focusing on privacy breaches and robocalls to protect consumers, requiring legal teams to enhance compliance strategies.
NHS Faces Protests and Complaints Against Palantir Data Platform
NHS faces protests and formal complaints against Palantir's data platform, raising concerns about patient trust and legal risks for healthcare providers.
Utah and South Dakota Enforce Genetic Privacy Laws
Utah and South Dakota enforce new genetic data privacy laws, demanding explicit consent and limiting police access, impacting compliance strategies.
Granola AI's Default Settings Spark Privacy Concerns
Granola AI's default public settings expose user notes, raising significant privacy and compliance issues for legal professionals.
EFF Calls on UN to Regulate Digital Rights Protections
The EFF urges the UN to tackle cyber laws stifling free speech and risking surveillance.
State Consumer Privacy Laws Reveal Compliance Challenges
A map of state consumer privacy laws highlights gaps and compliance challenges for businesses.
State Privacy Laws Increase Compliance Risks for U.S. Corporations
U.S. state privacy laws are challenging corporate compliance, risking penalties for non-compliance and requiring careful navigation by corporate legal teams.
AI Tools Enhance Legal Transcription Privacy
Vook.ai and Law Transcribed introduce AI tools to improve privacy in legal transcriptions, aiding compliance and data protection for law professionals.
Meta Fined $375M in Historic Child Safety Verdict
Meta faces a record $375 million fine by a New Mexico jury for child safety failures, setting a legal precedent for tech firms.
Judge Advances Key Privacy Claims Against Alexa
A judge allows critical wiretap and BIPA claims against Amazon's Alexa to proceed, impacting privacy laws in multiple states.
Judge Orders Penn to Reveal Jewish Employee Details
A judge orders Penn to disclose Jewish employee details for an EEOC antisemitism probe, raising privacy concerns.
Prince Harry Sues UK Tabloids Over Privacy Issues
Prince Harry sues UK tabloids over alleged unlawful info gathering. Ruling may reshape legal strategies in privacy law.
LiteLLM Cuts Ties with Delve Following Major Data Breach
LiteLLM severed ties with Delve due to a data breach, affecting user data and raising compliance issues.
Oklahoma Enacts First Post-VCDPA Data Privacy Law
Oklahoma becomes first state to enact a data privacy law after Virginia's VCDPA, effective Jan 2027, setting compliance challenges for businesses.
Oklahoma's Consumer Privacy Law Takes Effect January 2027
Oklahoma passes SB 546, its first consumer privacy law, effective January 2027, impacting tech and retail industries handling large consumer data volumes.