Privacy & Data Protection
GDPR, CCPA, state privacy laws, data breach litigation, and data governance
Federal Judge Rules Border Search of Lawyer’s Phone Likely Retaliation
A federal judge found that seizing an immigration lawyer’s phone at the border likely violated First Amendment rights, raising important privacy and attorney protections.
EFF Warns Tech Giants Are Redefining Privacy Rights
EFF warns tech giants like Meta and Google are shifting privacy norms with always-on data collection, challenging legal compliance and strategy.
Germany Expands Spy Powers for Cyberattacks and Covert Ops
On Nov 13, 2026, Germany passed a law boosting spy agencies' powers for cyberattacks and data retention, raising privacy concerns for legal pros.
Court Blocks Sony’s Arbitration Bid in Smart TV Privacy Case
U.S. judge denies Sony's motion to compel arbitration in smart TV privacy lawsuit, spotlighting consumer data risks and arbitration disclosures.
California Drivers Sue Axon Over ALPR Privacy Violations
California drivers file class action lawsuit against Axon, challenging ALPR data practices for lack of privacy policy compliance under state law.
California Steps Up Privacy Enforcement with New Data Broker and Tracking Rules
California intensifies privacy enforcement with the Delete Act's first action, new website tracking limits, and Global Privacy Control mandates.
Ninth Circuit Blocks Arbitration Without Clear Consumer Consent in VPPA Case
Ninth Circuit rules that without explicit user consent, arbitration clauses in privacy lawsuits are unenforceable, impacting online agreements nationwide.
Fireworks AI Hit by Second Cyberattack, Exposing Notion Chat Data
Fireworks AI suffered a second cyberattack in October 2026, exposing Notion AI chat transcripts from under 1% of workspaces, raising legal data privacy concerns.
Fourth Circuit Narrows Government Demand for Journalists’ LinkedIn Data
Fourth Circuit restricts broad government requests for journalists’ LinkedIn records, balancing press freedoms and national security in leak investigation.
Class Action Alleges Coca-Cola Tracks Users Despite Cookie Opt-Outs
A class action lawsuit claims Coca-Cola continued tracking California website visitors despite their cookie opt-outs, raising privacy enforcement issues.
EFF and ACLU Push for Warrants on ALPR Searches in Sixth Circuit
EFF and ACLU urge Sixth Circuit to require warrants for license plate tracking, a key privacy dispute in United States v. Sturdivant.
Fraudulent Takedown Requests Target Indian Digital Rights Groups
Indian digital rights groups face fake police takedown requests amid legal battles over censorship and intermediary liability under Indian law.
10+ Local Governments End Flock Safety Camera Contracts Over Privacy Concerns
Since summer 2026, over 10 U.S. localities have dropped Flock Safety surveillance cameras citing privacy, data misuse, and procurement issues.
Virginia Probes Police Misuse of License Plate Readers Amid Privacy Concerns
Virginia lawmakers investigate misuse of automated license plate readers by police, highlighting privacy issues and calls for stronger oversight.
GM Settles for $220M Over Unauthorized Sale of Driver Data
General Motors agrees to $220 million settlement for improper sale of drivers' data, highlighting key privacy risks in auto tech.
EFF, ACLU Ask Ninth Circuit to Declare Reverse Location Warrants Unconstitutional
EFF and ACLU challenge 'tower dump' warrants in Ninth Circuit, arguing they violate the Fourth Amendment by overbroadly collecting location data.
Federal Judge Blocks Sony’s Bid to Arbitrate Smart TV Privacy Lawsuit
A federal judge denies Sony’s motion to compel arbitration in a class action over smart TV data collection, letting the privacy lawsuit proceed in court.
Apple’s HomeView Hub Could Add Security Camera Functions
Code in Apple’s HomeView software hints at new security camera features, raising privacy and compliance considerations for legal teams.
Privacy-Focused AI Assistant Ollie to Shut Down November 6
Ollie, a privacy-first AI assistant, will cease operations due to competitive pressures in the crowded AI assistant market.
Reddit shifts to logged-in users amid AI-driven search changes
Reddit to require logins as AI-powered search cuts traffic; move boosts data control, ad targeting, and regulatory compliance.