Privacy & Data Protection
GDPR, CCPA, state privacy laws, data breach litigation, and data governance
EFF Podcast Highlights Encryption’s Role in Privacy and Security
EFF’s Privacy's Defenders podcast underscores encryption’s legal history and its vital role in protecting privacy and secure digital communications.
AI Infrastructure Exposure on Internet Jumps 63%, Raising Legal Risks
AI infrastructure exposure on the public internet rose 63% in nine months, increasing cybersecurity risks legal teams must address urgently.
New Analysis Identifies 7 Employment Law Risks from AI Smart Glasses
AI smart glasses in workplaces raise privacy, consent, and data security legal risks for employers and in-house counsel.
Supreme Court to Decide Scope of Video Privacy Law for Online Data Sharing
The Supreme Court will rule on how the 1988 Video Privacy Protection Act applies to digital subscriptions and video data sharing, impacting tech firms and legal compliance.
EFF Warns: Federal Data Consolidation Risks Privacy, Transparency
New findings show unlawful federal data consolidation over two years may trigger regulatory and litigation risks for privacy and transparency.
Judge Blocks DOJ From Using SAVE Database to Remove Voters
A federal judge barred DOJ from using the SAVE immigration database to purge voters, citing inaccuracies and privacy violations.
TCPA Do-Not-Call Liability Falls After FCC Rule and Court Changes
TCPA do-not-call liability risks decline after FCC consent revocation rules and Eleventh Circuit ruling, cutting class action filings 45% by July 2026.
Arizona AG Files Suit Against TikTok Over Teen Addiction Claims
Arizona AG Kris Mayes sues TikTok for consumer fraud, alleging the app deliberately addicting teens with manipulative features.
IRS Illegally Shared 42,695 Tax Records with ICE, Court Rules
Federal courts ruled IRS unlawfully shared 42,695 taxpayer records with ICE, affirming strong privacy protections under Section 6103. Legal pros must monitor compliance.
New Advisory Warns B2B Firms: Avoid Unintentional Data Broker Status
California's new guidance warns B2B companies to reassess data management to avoid costly data broker registration fines.
Florida sues Meta to impose stricter teen limits than $18B settlement
Florida sues Meta seeking to remove users under 14 and cap teen usage to 2 hours daily, rejecting recent $18B settlement by 29 states.
Hark launches privacy-first AI assistant to compete with Muse, Dots, Instinct
Hark debuted a privacy-first AI assistant in October 2026, emphasizing data protection and compliance for legal professionals handling sensitive information.
Colorado Woman Sues Flock Over False Theft Claim From Surveillance Footage
Chrisanna Elser sues Flock Safety and Columbine Valley, alleging wrongful theft charges from ALPR footage misuse. Privacy and accuracy in AI surveillance under scrutiny.
LibreOffice Declares ‘No AI’ Built-In to Protect User Privacy
LibreOffice will not integrate AI by default, emphasizing privacy by keeping user data local and external-server-free.
California Bans AI Surveillance of Workers’ Emotions and Brain Data
California enacts AB 1883 banning AI workplace surveillance of emotions and neural data, effective Jan 2027, reshaping employer privacy obligations.
Federal Judge Rules Warrantless Flock ALPR Use Violates Fourth Amendment
A federal judge ruled warrantless use of Flock ALPR by Tulsa deputy unconstitutional, limiting law enforcement surveillance powers and setting key legal precedent.
Meta’s Muse AI Hits 3.4M Downloads Amid Privacy Concerns
Meta's AI agent Muse has been downloaded over 3.4 million times but raises privacy risks with extensive data collection and unauthorized access reports.
Senator Sanders Proposes Ban on Federal Use of Flock ALPRs
Senator Bernie Sanders introduced the Ban Flock Act to prohibit federal use of automated license plate readers and restrict related grants.
ICE Used Palantir Database to Track Maine Protesters
Court filings reveal ICE used Palantir's database to monitor Maine protesters, raising privacy and First Amendment concerns for legal professionals.
Judge Allows Labor Unions’ Social Media Surveillance Lawsuit to Proceed
Judge Hellerstein permits lawsuit by UAW, CWA, and AFT challenging government social media surveillance to move forward, raising privacy and civil rights issues.