Privacy & Data Protection
GDPR, CCPA, state privacy laws, data breach litigation, and data governance
LG Faces Claims of Secret Data Collection Through Smart TVs and Monitors
LG accused of collecting user audio and data from smart TVs without consent and installing adware on PCs via monitors without approval.
Grindr Settles UK HIV Data Case for £26M Over Pre-2020 Sharing
Grindr agrees to a £26 million UK settlement over HIV status data sharing claims by 12,000 users from before 2020 under previous ownership.
Nick Shirley Sues California Over Immigration Aid Workers' Privacy Law
Journalist Nick Shirley challenges California's AB 2624, citing First Amendment violations, raising key free speech and privacy issues for legal professionals.
UNICEF: 20M Kids Faced Tech-Facilitated Sexual Abuse in 21 Countries
UNICEF reports nearly 20 million children aged 12-17 suffered tech-facilitated sexual abuse across 21 countries, highlighting urgent digital child safety issues.
ICE subpoenas REI for customer data linked to Minnesota protest
HSI subpoenaed REI for purchaser data of green beanies tied to a 2026 protest at a Minnesota church, raising privacy and legal concerns.
Hackers Leak 153M Driver’s Licenses Via IDScan.net Breach
Hackers accessed live ID data streams at IDScan.net for over a year, exposing 153 million US and Canadian driver's licenses and IDs.
Norway Weighs Ban on Smart Glasses With Cameras Over Privacy Risks
Norway's Data Protection Authority reviews potential bans on camera-equipped smart glasses, spotlighting privacy and data protection concerns for legal pros.
TikTok Faces Class Action Over AI Homework Assistant Sharing Data with Google
A class action lawsuit claims TikTok's AI tool Gauth sends user queries and data to Google without consent, raising legal and privacy concerns.
Meta Agrees to $18B Settlement Over Child Safety Rules in 29 States
Meta will pay $18 billion to settle child safety claims with 29 U.S. states, setting new rules and industry standards for minors on social media.
Florida, Texas Move to Block Flock's License Plate Cameras Over Privacy Concerns
Florida and Texas block Flock Safety's license plate readers citing surveillance and data privacy concerns. Legal implications grow for compliance and civil liberties.
California's AB 1709 Social Media Ban for Minors Faces EFF Opposition
California's new AB 1709 bans social media use for under-16s, stirring privacy and compliance concerns flagged by the EFF.
AI Chat Tools Challenge Attorney-Client Privilege in Group Messaging
New legal insights reveal risks to privilege and confidentiality from AI-integrated messaging platforms in legal practice.
EFF Reports Progress and Challenges in Location Data Privacy Enforcement
EFF's 2026 report reviews enforcement wins and ongoing challenges protecting location data privacy in the U.S.
California’s SB 690 Limits Private Actions in CIPA Pen Register Cases
California’s SB 690 narrows CIPA litigation rights, limiting private lawsuits on pen register violations to the Attorney General.
New Jersey’s Kids Code Act sets strict rules for kids’ online safety
New Jersey’s Kids Code Act mandates privacy and design safeguards for minors online, effective September 2027, with $5,000 statutory damages per violation.
California Fines Data Brokers to Enforce Stricter Consumer Opt-Outs
California ups enforcement with fines and new rules requiring data brokers to simplify consumer data deletion and opt-outs.
McKesson Data Breach Exposes 284M Patient Records
Healthcare giant McKesson confirms data breach by ShinyHunters; 284 million patient records stolen, raising legal and compliance risks for healthcare providers.
Wired Details How to Run Private Chatbots Locally on Personal PCs
Wired's August 2026 guide explains running large language models locally, helping legal pros safeguard client data with on-device AI tools.
Colorado Proposes Detailed Rules to Enforce Revised AI Act
Colorado releases proposed rules to implement its revamped AI Act, focusing on AI transparency and human review in automated decisions.
Brazil Sues Discord for $97M Over Child Protection Failures
Brazil's federal government sues Discord for alleged breaches of child protection laws after a tragic minor's death, signaling global regulatory pressure on messaging platforms.