Privacy & Data Protection
GDPR, CCPA, state privacy laws, data breach litigation, and data governance
DOJ Withdraws Subpoenas Against NYT Journalists in Trump Jet Leak Case
The DOJ withdrew subpoenas against New York Times journalists probing a $400M Air Force One jet gifted by Qatar, raising press freedom concerns.
Trump Admin Withdraws Controversial Subpoena for Jewish List at Penn
The Trump-era EEOC withdrew a subpoena seeking names of Jewish individuals at University of Pennsylvania after legal pushback and privacy concerns.
Mexico Deploys AI Robotic Police and Robodogs in Crime Hotspots
Mexico launches AI robotic police and robodogs to fight crime, raising privacy and surveillance law concerns amid weak AI regulation.
Patients Sue Abbott Labs Over Cancer Diagnostic Data Breach
Patients file class action against Abbott Laboratories for failing to protect healthcare data in cancer diagnostics breach disclosed in July 2026.
California Appeals Court Dismisses License Plate Data Privacy Suit
California appeals court upholds dismissal of a license plate data privacy lawsuit due to lack of legal standing under ALPR statute.
Federal Judge Rules US Border Phone Searches Violated Rights of Activist
A federal court rules that US Customs and Border Protection's 2024 phone searches of Palestinian American activist Osama Abu Irshaid violated the Fourth Amendment.
Flock Safety Ends Pilot Audio Tech That Detected Human Distress Sounds
Flock Safety stops pilot of audio tech detecting screams amid privacy concerns and regulatory scrutiny, highlighting legal risks for surveillance tools.
San Francisco Orders Apple, Google to Remove AI ‘Nudify’ Apps
San Francisco demands Apple and Google remove 13 AI-powered 'nudify' apps exploiting women and girls, highlighting legal risks for AI app makers.
Pro Se Litigant Fuels Surge in California Privacy Lawsuits Over Web Analytics
Vivek Shah has filed over 1,000 CIPA lawsuits alleging unlawful use of web analytics in California, raising legal challenges for businesses.
Mozilla Finds Stardust App Shares Sensitive Health Data with Analytics Firm
Mozilla reveals Stardust period tracker app shares users' health data with third-party analytics, raising privacy and compliance concerns for legal pros.
Judge Likely to Approve Class Action Against Meta Over Hacked Facebook Accounts
A federal judge may allow a class action against Meta alleging it blocked users from recovering hacked Facebook accounts to profit from data.
Employers Face Biometric Privacy Risks From AI-Powered Smart Glasses
Employers using AI smart glasses must navigate biometric privacy laws like Illinois BIPA and Texas CUBI to avoid lawsuits and penalties.
Courts mandate parental proof for social media use by under-16s
Courts and lawmakers impose proof of parental consent for social media use by under-16s, affecting compliance and content moderation.
July 15 Ruling: Federal Court Denies Expedited ICE Deportation Data Release
A federal judge on July 15 denied UC Berkeley Prof. David Hausman’s request to expedite ICE deportation and detention data release under FOIA, highlighting legal access challenges.
EU Court Allows Naming Doped Athletes After Privacy Review
The EU Court ruled athletes' doping names can be published after a GDPR privacy test, shaping data protection and sports law practices.
xAI Stops Grok Build’s Unauthorized Repo Uploads, Plans Data Deletion
xAI halted Grok Build's automatic uploads of full Git repos without consent and vows to delete stored data, raising legal and privacy concerns.
HHS Pushes HIPAA Security Rule Update to July 2027
HHS delays HIPAA Security Rule amendments to July 2027, extending compliance timelines for healthcare cybersecurity and documentation requirements.
LAPD Ends Contract with Flock Over Privacy and Civil Rights Concerns
The LAPD lets its contract with surveillance firm Flock Safety expire amid serious privacy and civil liberties concerns, joining other cities in reconsidering ALPR use.
Plaintiffs' Bar Files More Lawsuits Under Driver’s Privacy Protection Act
A surge in lawsuits citing the Driver’s Privacy Protection Act signals rising privacy risks for vehicle data handling in the US.
Meta’s AI Image Tool Uses Instagram Photos by Default, Raising Consent Issues
Meta's Muse Image AI tool uses public Instagram photos by default without clear consent, sparking legal and privacy concerns for users and advisors.