Privacy & Data Protection
GDPR, CCPA, state privacy laws, data breach litigation, and data governance
Saudi Arabia Proposes Major Data Protection Overhaul Impacting Global Firms
Saudi Arabia's SDAIA releases draft amendments to data protection law, introducing strict data localization and breach notification rules with global compliance implications.
GM to Pay $220M Over Selling Drivers' Location and Behavior Data
GM settles for $220M with 36 states over unauthorized sales of driver data from its Smart Driver program used by insurers.
EFF, ACLU Challenge DHS Grand Jury Subpoenas Targeting Reddit User
EFF and ACLU filed briefs in D.C. Circuit challenging DHS grand jury subpoenas for Reddit user data citing free speech and privacy concerns.
iOS 27.2 Adds Privacy Controls to Restrict Apps from Siri AI Access
Apple’s iOS 27.2 update enhances user privacy by letting users exclude specific apps from Siri AI access, impacting compliance and data control.
Hackers Expose Data of 41,000+ DHS Employees in Okta Breach
Hackers leaked personal info of over 41,000 DHS workers via Okta breach, exposing federal cybersecurity risks and legal compliance challenges.
NY AG Enforces New Law Limiting AI Chatbot Talks With Kids
New York's AG enforces strict AI chatbot rules protecting minors, requiring age checks and banning harmful content.
DOJ Sues Maryland School District Over Withholding Students' Gender Identity Info
The DOJ sued Anne Arundel County Public Schools for allegedly violating FERPA and PPRA by withholding gender identity info from parents, impacting education compliance.
BC Privacy Watchdog Probes OpenAI Over Shooter Data Handling
British Columbia's privacy commissioner probes OpenAI for its handling of data linked to 2026 shooting, raising issues in AI privacy compliance.
Meta Ordered to Pay $25B in Landmark Privacy Fraud Case
A New Mexico court orders Meta to pay $25 billion for deceiving Facebook users about privacy controls, marking the largest fine yet against the tech giant.
Romance Scam Prevention Act Targets Dating App Fraudsters
The Romance Scam Prevention Act mandates dating apps to notify users about banned fraudsters, improving fraud prevention and consumer safety.
Fifth Circuit Revives Privacy Class Action Over Meta Pixel Use
The Fifth Circuit allows a class action to proceed against Meta Pixel's use on health websites, increasing legal risks for data handling.
Meta's Muse AI Exposed Sensitive User Data via Share Links
Meta's Muse AI assistant exposed 6,800+ sensitive user data links via public DNS, raising privacy alarms and suspending sharing functionality.
Democratic Senators Say Trump Admin Hid Secret FISA Court Ruling
Two Democratic senators claim the Trump administration withheld a secret FISA court ruling on Section 702 searches, raising transparency issues for surveillance law compliance.
Two Courts Uphold States' Laws Restricting Minors' Social Media Access
The 11th Circuit upholds social media restrictions for minors in Florida and Georgia, with EFF offering guidance on navigating new laws.
Missouri AG Opens Probe into TikTok's Impact on Children
Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway launches investigation into TikTok over child safety and data privacy concerns, demanding internal algorithm data by Nov 13, 2026.
UK ICO Calls for Evidence on AI Data Protection Compliance
The UK ICO seeks input on regulatory gaps and compliance challenges of generative AI data privacy risks.
xAI Countersues Elon Musk’s Ex Over AI Deepfake Image Lawsuit
xAI files countersuit to move Elon Musk’s ex's AI deepfake lawsuit to Texas, raising complex jurisdiction and AI liability issues.
EFF Pushes Brazil's ANPD to Balance Privacy, Free Speech in Platform Rules
EFF urges Brazil's ANPD to balance user privacy and freedom of expression in platform regulations under new digital laws. Implications for global data governance.
EFF Urges Regulators to Balance Security and Interoperability in Platform Rules
EFF calls for digital platform regulations that protect security while enabling interoperability, citing EU DMA, FTC, Thailand's draft law, and CMS mandates.
EFF Unveils Privacy Guide for Parents and Youth to Spot Online Risks
EFF's new guide helps families identify and protect against online privacy threats with practical steps and security planning.