Privacy & Data Protection
GDPR, CCPA, state privacy laws, data breach litigation, and data governance
California Court Lets Privacy Claims Against Wayfair Proceed, Tosses Pen Register Case
California federal court allows CIPA privacy claims against Wayfair to move forward while dismissing pen register allegations, highlighting evolving e-commerce privacy scrutiny.
NYC Proposes Ban on Biometric Scanning at Madison Square Garden
NYC lawmakers propose legislation to ban biometric scanning at Madison Square Garden amid privacy concerns, impacting venue security and legal compliance.
States Challenge July 2023 Federal Bid for 17M Trucker Records
In July 2023, multiple states opposed the federal government's request to access 17 million trucker records, citing privacy concerns under the Privacy Act of 1974.
Flock Safety Revamps Surveillance After Access Abuse Claims
Flock Safety cuts data retention to 7 days and adds audit tools after misuse reports. Civil liberties groups criticize reforms as incomplete.
Jury Selection Starts in States’ Lawsuit Against Meta Over Youth Harms
Federal jury selection begins for a high-profile trial against Meta over alleged youth mental health harms and illegal data collection across four states.
British Transport Police Trials Facial Recognition at Victoria Station
British Transport Police began facial recognition trials at Victoria station in August 2026, raising privacy and compliance issues for legal professionals.
FEMA 'Shadow Administrator' Paid by Startup Linked to Government Efficiency Unit
Court filings reveal FEMA official paid by startup tied to Department of Government Efficiency, raising legal and privacy concerns for disaster data.
AOC’s Egg Freezing Spotlights Fertility Benefits and Legal Gaps
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s egg freezing reveals insurance coverage issues and legal challenges around fertility benefits.
Meta Must Stop Censoring Reproductive Health Info, Court Rules
A 2026 court ruling compels Meta to end censorship of accurate reproductive health content, affecting social media moderation policies.
Developers Demand Default Security in AI Coding Tools from Anthropic, OpenAI
New research reveals developers want stronger security and privacy by default in AI coding tools like those from Anthropic and OpenAI.
Amgen Sued Over Data Breach Affecting Patient Information
A class action lawsuit alleges Amgen failed to protect patient data after a 2023 breach via third-party vendor Sirva.
Illinois, Nevada, Rhode Island, and Maine Ban AI Therapy Amid Growing Scrutiny
Four U.S. states ban AI therapy; others regulate mental health chatbots as regulators probe data and safety concerns.
24 States and DC Sue DHS Over Use of Welfare Data in Immigration Cases
24 states and DC sue DHS to block use of TANF welfare data in immigration enforcement, raising legal issues around privacy and state sovereignty.
Second Circuit Strikes Down NYC Law Forcing Food Apps to Share Customer Data
The Second Circuit ruled NYC's food delivery app data-sharing law unconstitutional over First Amendment concerns, affecting gig economy regulations.
Walmart Sued Over Alleged Unlawful Collection of Voiceprints in Illinois
Walmart faces lawsuit for allegedly collecting and storing customer voiceprints without consent, violating Illinois biometric privacy law BIPA.
Apple Appeals UK Court Order to Access Encrypted User Data by Sept 15
Apple appeals a UK court ruling demanding encrypted user data access, challenging government surveillance and encryption laws.
Judge Upholds Minnesota's Ban on AI 'Nudify' Apps Over xAI Objection
Federal judge denies xAI's bid to block Minnesota's law banning AI 'nudify' apps, affirming state's authority to regulate privacy-invasive tech.
Senate Reviews SCREEN Act Raising Broad Privacy Concerns Beyond Adults
Senate Commerce Committee reviews the SCREEN Act (S.737), posing privacy risks across online sectors with mandated age verification and FTC audits.
EFF Says California’s Amended Social Media Law Still Threatens Free Speech
EFF criticizes California’s amended AB 1709 for continuing to pose free speech and privacy risks despite changes.
FBI Seeks Voter IP Addresses in New Fraud Investigations
FBI uses IP addresses from online voter registrations in new fraud probes, raising privacy and civil liberties concerns across 43 states.