Privacy & Data Protection
GDPR, CCPA, state privacy laws, data breach litigation, and data governance
EU Court Allows Naming Doped Athletes After Privacy Review
The EU Court ruled athletes' doping names can be published after a GDPR privacy test, shaping data protection and sports law practices.
xAI Stops Grok Build’s Unauthorized Repo Uploads, Plans Data Deletion
xAI halted Grok Build's automatic uploads of full Git repos without consent and vows to delete stored data, raising legal and privacy concerns.
HHS Pushes HIPAA Security Rule Update to July 2027
HHS delays HIPAA Security Rule amendments to July 2027, extending compliance timelines for healthcare cybersecurity and documentation requirements.
LAPD Ends Contract with Flock Over Privacy and Civil Rights Concerns
The LAPD lets its contract with surveillance firm Flock Safety expire amid serious privacy and civil liberties concerns, joining other cities in reconsidering ALPR use.
Plaintiffs' Bar Files More Lawsuits Under Driver’s Privacy Protection Act
A surge in lawsuits citing the Driver’s Privacy Protection Act signals rising privacy risks for vehicle data handling in the US.
Meta’s AI Image Tool Uses Instagram Photos by Default, Raising Consent Issues
Meta's Muse Image AI tool uses public Instagram photos by default without clear consent, sparking legal and privacy concerns for users and advisors.
Uber Faces Illinois Lawsuit Over Biometric Data Use to Adjust Fares
Uber is sued in Illinois for allegedly using drivers' biometric data without consent to manipulate fares, raising privacy and labor law issues for gig economy lawyers.
EFF Slams Google's New Remote Attestation as Privacy Risk
EFF critiques Google's revamped reCAPTCHA Mobile Verification, citing privacy risks and bypass vulnerabilities, impacting cybersecurity and compliance.
7th Circuit Rules No Concrete Injury Needed for FCRA Claims
The 7th Circuit's July 8, 2026 ruling removes 'concrete injury' requirement for FCRA claims, reshaping compliance and litigation for credit data handlers.
Supreme Court Extends Fourth Amendment to Cell Phone Location Data
The Supreme Court ruled that acquiring location data from Google is a Fourth Amendment search, impacting digital privacy and data governance.
Connecticut Tightens Data Privacy Rules for Businesses Starting July 2026
Connecticut's expanded Data Privacy Act lowers thresholds, broadens sensitive data definitions, and adds new business compliance requirements.
Austrian Court Rules Hotel's Burkini Ban Discriminatory
An Austrian court found a hotel’s burkini ban discriminatory against Muslim women, highlighting anti-discrimination protections in hospitality.
Meta updates smart glasses to disable camera if privacy LED is tampered with
Meta's Ray-Ban Meta glasses now disable cameras if privacy LEDs are physically altered, enhancing privacy protections amid legal scrutiny.
Federal Judge Blocks DOJ Demand for 2020 Fulton County Election Worker Data
A federal judge blocked DOJ's broad subpoena for personal data of 2020 Fulton County election workers, underscoring privacy and election integrity concerns.
NFL Sued Over Tracking Fans Despite Opt-Outs on Website
A class-action suit alleges NFL.com tracks fans with cookies despite opt-out requests, raising key privacy compliance issues.
DOJ’s Bulk Sensitive Data Rule Spurs New Class Action Risks
The DOJ's Bulk Sensitive Data Transfer Rule introduces complex compliance challenges and fuels class action litigation risks related to sensitive data transfers.
Meta Faces $1.4T Penalty Demand in Youth Safety Lawsuit This August
Meta faces a $1.4 trillion penalty demand from multiple U.S. states in an August trial over alleged youth safety and privacy violations on Facebook and Instagram.