Privacy & Data Protection
GDPR, CCPA, state privacy laws, data breach litigation, and data governance
Meta Ordered to Pay $25B Over Cambridge Analytica Privacy Violations
A New Mexico judge hit Meta with a $25 billion penalty for 43M privacy breaches tied to Cambridge Analytica, highlighting data risks for social media firms.
Supreme Court Blocks Trump Restrictions on Transgender Inmate Care
Supreme Court refuses to let Trump-era restrictions on gender-affirming care for transgender inmates take effect, upholding healthcare rights in prisons.
Federal Court Rules OPM Illegally Shared Employee Data with DOGE
A federal court ruled OPM violated the Privacy Act by sharing federal employee data with DOGE, reinforcing privacy law compliance for legal counsel.
Meta Halts Muse Conversation Sharing After Privacy Vulnerability
Meta suspended Muse's conversation sharing after a privacy vulnerability exposed 6,800 user links, raising compliance concerns for legal teams.
Frankfurt Court: Google’s Aerial Images of Private Property Are Illegal
Frankfurt court rules Google Earth and Maps must stop showing private property aerial images without consent, advancing privacy rights in tech.
TikTok Staff Warned of Child Safety Risks, But Execs Ignored Them
Court documents reveal TikTok employees repeatedly warned leadership about child safety risks, but executives failed to act, prompting lawsuits and settlements.
EFF Interns Push for Warrants Before Police Access ALPR Data
EFF interns advocate legal reforms requiring warrants for police to access Automated License Plate Reader data, amid new legislation and debates on privacy rights.
PG&E Faces Lawsuit for AI Transcribing Customer Calls Without Consent
PG&E accused of privacy violations for routing calls through AI transcription without customer consent, raising legal concerns over data protection.
Retailers Appeal NY's Algorithmic Pricing Disclosure Mandate
New York's new law requires retailers to disclose algorithmic pricing based on personal data; retailers challenge its constitutionality in the Second Circuit.
Court OKs $68M Google Settlement Over Unauthorized Recordings
U.S. court approves a $68 million class action settlement against Google for unauthorized recordings by its Assistant devices, highlighting privacy concerns.
UK’s ICO Transforms Into Board-Led Information Commission
The UK's ICO becomes the Information Commission with a new board structure and Manchester HQ, signaling changes in privacy enforcement.
Barry Steinhardt, Privacy Pioneer and Former EFF President, Dies at 73
Barry Steinhardt, former EFF president and digital privacy advocate, died in October 2026, leaving a lasting legacy in digital rights law.
Florida AG Sues Discord Over Child Safety in Predators Lawsuit
Florida Attorney General sues Discord for violating child protection laws, seeking significant fines amid rising regulatory scrutiny of social platforms.
ICO Acts Against Metropolitan Police Over Unapproved Data Platform Use
ICO reprimands Metropolitan Police after 179 individuals' data uploaded without privacy checks on unapproved platform, spotlighting law enforcement data risks.
EFF, ACLU Challenge Warrantless ALPR Searches in Wisconsin
EFF and ACLU petition Wisconsin Supreme Court to require warrants for police ALPR data searches, aiming to protect driver privacy rights.
Flock CEO Defends Surveillance Tech Amid Privacy Backlash
Flock CEO Garrett Langley defends company's surveillance cameras and gunshot detection tech as privacy concerns grow nationwide.
NY AG Leads Multi-State Probe Into Character.AI Data Handling Amid Bankruptcy
NY AG leads a multi-state investigation into Character.AI's data practices amid bankruptcy and consumer protection concerns involving minors.
Lawsuit Claims OpenAI’s ChatGPT Exploits Children's Data
A federal class action alleges OpenAI’s chatbot targets minors to collect personal data without consent, raising privacy and legal concerns.
Judge Approves $68M Google Assistant Settlement Over Privacy Claims
Federal judge approves $68 million class settlement for privacy violations by Google Assistant, highlighting AI assistant risks for legal teams.
California Court Upholds Warrantless ALPR Searches in San Jose
A Santa Clara judge dismisses EFF lawsuit, ruling warrantless use of ALPR data in San Jose constitutional amid privacy debates.