Privacy & Data Protection
GDPR, CCPA, state privacy laws, data breach litigation, and data governance
GM Settles for $12.75M Over Unlawful Sale of California Drivers’ Data
General Motors agrees to $12.75M settlement with California over illegal sale of driver location and behavior data, setting new privacy enforcement precedent for the auto sector.
Journalists Sue Microsoft, Nvidia Over Alleged AI Voiceprint Misuse
Journalists and media professionals sue Microsoft and Nvidia, alleging unauthorized use of voiceprints to train AI models, raising major biometric privacy issues under Illinois law.
Appeals Court Reviews DOJ Push for Michigan Voter Data Disclosure
Federal appeals court hears dispute over DOJ's request for Michigan's unredacted voter registration list, balancing transparency, privacy, and federal oversight in election law.
Google’s Intrusion Logging Exposes Android Spyware Attacks
Google’s Intrusion Logging, now in Android's Advanced Protection Mode, aims to help activists and legal professionals detect and analyze spyware targeting high-risk users.
Apple and Android Launch Beta Encrypted RCS Messaging
Apple and Android debut beta end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging, expanding secure mobile communications and strengthening data privacy for legal professionals.
Domia Launches Offline AI Voice Assistant With Emotion Detection
Domia's new offline AI voice assistant, debuting June 2024, models user emotion and personality. Legal teams must address compliance under the EU's proposed AI Act.
Meta Can't Duck Most Android Ad Tracking Claims, Court Rules
A Sixth Circuit panel ruled Meta can't avoid most claims over linking Android users’ browsing data to advertising profiles, heightening legal risks for tech firms.
Texas AG Sues Netflix Over Child Data Collection and Platform Design
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton files suit against Netflix, alleging violations of child privacy laws and addictive platform design. Legal, compliance teams face new scrutiny.
Texas Secures LG Smart TV Privacy Settlement Over User Data Collection
Texas reaches a settlement with LG over smart TV data collection practices, highlighting growing privacy enforcement for IoT devices and consumer protection concerns.
GM to Pay $12.75M in California Over OnStar Data Sales
General Motors will pay $12.75 million to settle claims it sold Californians’ driving data to insurers, marking the largest CCPA penalty and highlighting ongoing legal privacy risks.
Connecticut, Iowa Advance New Privacy and AI Laws; Colorado Eyes Rule Changes
Connecticut passes tougher data broker rules, Iowa enacts chatbot safety law for minors, and Colorado considers updating privacy pricing regulations. Legal professionals face new compliance require...
Google Edits Chrome AI Privacy Pledge, Prompting Compliance Questions
Google quietly removed a Chrome privacy assurance about AI data staying on-device. Legal teams must assess compliance, disclosure, and user controls tied to new Gemini Nano features.
FTC Bans Kochava from Selling Sensitive Location Data
The FTC has banned data broker Kochava from selling or sharing sensitive location data, underlining regulatory scrutiny on data privacy practices for legal and compliance teams.
Federal Judge Dismisses Driver Privacy Act Suit for Lack of Concrete Harm
A federal judge in the Northern District of Illinois dismissed a DPPA lawsuit for lack of standing, clarifying strict harm requirements for future driver data privacy claims.
LexisNexis launches Protégé AI tools and security upgrades on Lexis+
LexisNexis introduces Protégé AI, new security features, and expanded document management on Lexis+, aiming to boost research efficiency and data protection for legal professionals.
U.S. Lawmakers Revive Push for National Data Privacy Law
House Republicans introduced two new federal data privacy bills as debate intensifies over a national privacy law that could supersede the current patchwork of state regulations.
EU Strikes Deal to Delay AI Act High-Risk Rules, Ban Nudification Apps
The EU Council and Parliament agreed to delay high-risk AI rules to 2027-2028 and ban nudification apps by 2026, impacting compliance for tech and legal teams.
Doctors Face Surge in AI Deepfakes Spreading Health Misinformation
AI-generated deepfakes are increasingly impersonating doctors to push false health claims, prompting calls for stronger privacy laws and protections in the U.S.
Meta Fights Oregon Defense Demand for Instagram Data in Murder Case
Meta and a defendant in an Oregon murder case face off before the state Supreme Court in a dispute that could set key precedents for social media privacy and criminal evidence.
Congress Introduces GUARD and SECURE Bills for Federal Data Privacy Reform
U.S. lawmakers proposed the GUARD Financial Data Act and SECURE Data Act on April 22, 2026, aiming to set nationwide standards for consumer and financial data privacy.