Privacy & Data Protection
GDPR, CCPA, state privacy laws, data breach litigation, and data governance
Court Rejects VPPA Dismissal in Gaming Site Google Tag Data Case
Massachusetts court denies motion to dismiss VPPA claims against Valnet’s gamerant.com for Google tag video-viewing disclosures, highlighting privacy risks.
Venice AI Raises $65M, Hits $1B Valuation with Privacy-Focused AI Platform
Venice AI secures $65M Series A at $1B valuation, emphasizing privacy-first AI platforms relevant to legal compliance and data protection.
Judge Orders Arbitration for Fortnite, Roblox, Minecraft Parental Suits
A federal judge ruled that parental lawsuits against Fortnite, Roblox, and Minecraft makers must go to arbitration, impacting minors' digital contract enforcement.
Supreme Court Rules Warrants Needed for Google Location Data Access
The Supreme Court mandates warrants for law enforcement to access cellphone location data, extending digital privacy protections in Chatrie v. United States.
Doxim Settles $5.5M Data Breach Affecting 1.1M Individuals
Doxim settles a $5.5 million class action over a December 2023 data breach exposing sensitive client data, underscoring third-party risks.
EFF Reveals UK Age Verification Gathers LGBT Users' Sensitive Data
EFF exposes privacy risks in UK Online Safety Act age checks collecting LGBT users’ biometric and ID data, urging safer, compliant alternatives.
Recording HR Interviews on Zoom Risks Losing Attorney-Client Privilege
New legal analyses warn that recording HR investigations on virtual platforms like Teams and Zoom may erode attorney-client privilege and violate consent laws.
Microsoft Joins EU Court Case to Defend US-EU Privacy Rules
Microsoft will intervene in EU court to support the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, impacting data transfer compliance for legal and tech sectors.
Supreme Court: Geofence Warrants Are Constitutional Searches Under Fourth Amendment
The Supreme Court ruled that geofence warrants qualify as searches under the Fourth Amendment, impacting digital privacy and law enforcement practices.
DraftKings Sued Over Alleged Illegal User Tracking Under CIPA
DraftKings faces lawsuit for allegedly violating California's privacy law with unauthorized website tracking, spotlighting risks for online gaming firms.
Congress Nears Vote on KIDS Act Mandating Online Age Verification
Congress prepares to vote on the KIDS Act, which mandates federal age verification standards for online services to protect minors’ safety and privacy.
Leonardo Launches SignalTrace: Hybrid ALPR and Wireless Device Tracker
Leonardo debuts SignalTrace, combining ALPR and wireless device tracking for police, raising compliance and privacy concerns under new laws.
Feds Denied Access to Michigan’s Sensitive Voter Data Over Privacy Concerns
Michigan refuses DOJ demand for unredacted voter records including SSNs and driver’s license numbers, raising key privacy and election law issues.
Court Blocks Pixel Data Privacy Class Action Over Consent Issues
A court denied class certification in a Pixel data privacy lawsuit due to individualized consent and standing issues, setting key precedent.
Google Android Data Class-Action Settlement for $135M Nears Approval
Google's $135M class-action settlement over unauthorized Android data transfers nears court approval. California residents excluded; legal fees sought.
Judge Rules Trump-Era SAVE Voter Database Violated Privacy Laws
Federal judge finds the Trump administration's SAVE voter database unlawful for privacy violations, raising compliance issues for election data management.
Supreme Court Grants Rehearing on Illegally Recorded FaceTime Evidence
The Supreme Court will reconsider admissibility of illegally recorded digital evidence in a high-profile murder-for-hire conviction.
Unpatchable Apple Chip Flaw Enables iPhone Jailbreaks
Paradigm Shift disclosed an unpatchable hardware flaw in Apple A12 and A13 chips enabling iPhone jailbreaks, raising legal and cybersecurity risks.
Sixth Circuit Revives Ohio Law Requiring Parental Consent for Minors on Social Media
Ohio's parental consent law for minors under 16 on social media is reinstated by the Sixth Circuit, highlighting debates on free speech and online safety.
Court: No Right to Video Record Inside Tax Collector's Office
Eleventh Circuit rules against constitutional right to video record inside tax offices, clarifying public recording limits in government spaces.