Privacy & Data Protection
GDPR, CCPA, state privacy laws, data breach litigation, and data governance
Microsoft Launches AI Cybersecurity Model and Agentic Security System
Microsoft unveils MAI-Cyber-1-Flash AI cybersecurity model and Project Perception to enhance threat detection and autonomous defense.
Apple Aims for Late 2027 Launch of Privacy-Focused Smart Glasses
Apple plans to launch smart glasses in late 2027 with innovative privacy features, raising compliance challenges for legal and privacy professionals.
Judge Tosses WhatsApp Lawsuit Over Alleged Employee Message Access
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit accusing Meta employees of accessing WhatsApp messages, citing no evidence of privacy breaches due to end-to-end encryption.
Ninth Circuit Questions Free Speech Defense in Secret Racist Recording Case
The Ninth Circuit questions First Amendment defense in lawsuit over secret racist recording of LA politicians, with major implications for privacy and free speech law.
India Orders GitHub to Remove Jack Dorsey’s BitChat Amid Protests
India's government directs GitHub to disable BitChat repos, sparking debate on digital freedom and compliance during protests.
Legal Challenge Questions 'Duress' Password Use in Border Phone Search
New legal challenge raises digital privacy and Fourth Amendment issues over border device searches involving alleged 'duress' password use.
France Bans Social Media Use for Kids Under 15 Starting September
France enacts law banning social media for under-15s to tackle mental health and cyberbullying, impacting platform compliance and youth data protection.
DOJ Withdraws Subpoenas Against NYT Journalists in Trump Jet Leak Case
The DOJ withdrew subpoenas against New York Times journalists probing a $400M Air Force One jet gifted by Qatar, raising press freedom concerns.
Trump Admin Withdraws Controversial Subpoena for Jewish List at Penn
The Trump-era EEOC withdrew a subpoena seeking names of Jewish individuals at University of Pennsylvania after legal pushback and privacy concerns.
Mexico Deploys AI Robotic Police and Robodogs in Crime Hotspots
Mexico launches AI robotic police and robodogs to fight crime, raising privacy and surveillance law concerns amid weak AI regulation.
Patients Sue Abbott Labs Over Cancer Diagnostic Data Breach
Patients file class action against Abbott Laboratories for failing to protect healthcare data in cancer diagnostics breach disclosed in July 2026.
California Appeals Court Dismisses License Plate Data Privacy Suit
California appeals court upholds dismissal of a license plate data privacy lawsuit due to lack of legal standing under ALPR statute.
Federal Judge Rules US Border Phone Searches Violated Rights of Activist
A federal court rules that US Customs and Border Protection's 2024 phone searches of Palestinian American activist Osama Abu Irshaid violated the Fourth Amendment.
Flock Safety Ends Pilot Audio Tech That Detected Human Distress Sounds
Flock Safety stops pilot of audio tech detecting screams amid privacy concerns and regulatory scrutiny, highlighting legal risks for surveillance tools.
San Francisco Orders Apple, Google to Remove AI ‘Nudify’ Apps
San Francisco demands Apple and Google remove 13 AI-powered 'nudify' apps exploiting women and girls, highlighting legal risks for AI app makers.
Pro Se Litigant Fuels Surge in California Privacy Lawsuits Over Web Analytics
Vivek Shah has filed over 1,000 CIPA lawsuits alleging unlawful use of web analytics in California, raising legal challenges for businesses.
Mozilla Finds Stardust App Shares Sensitive Health Data with Analytics Firm
Mozilla reveals Stardust period tracker app shares users' health data with third-party analytics, raising privacy and compliance concerns for legal pros.
Judge Likely to Approve Class Action Against Meta Over Hacked Facebook Accounts
A federal judge may allow a class action against Meta alleging it blocked users from recovering hacked Facebook accounts to profit from data.
Employers Face Biometric Privacy Risks From AI-Powered Smart Glasses
Employers using AI smart glasses must navigate biometric privacy laws like Illinois BIPA and Texas CUBI to avoid lawsuits and penalties.
Courts mandate parental proof for social media use by under-16s
Courts and lawmakers impose proof of parental consent for social media use by under-16s, affecting compliance and content moderation.