Privacy & Data Protection
GDPR, CCPA, state privacy laws, data breach litigation, and data governance
Uber Faces Illinois Lawsuit Over Biometric Data Use to Adjust Fares
Uber is sued in Illinois for allegedly using drivers' biometric data without consent to manipulate fares, raising privacy and labor law issues for gig economy lawyers.
EFF Slams Google's New Remote Attestation as Privacy Risk
EFF critiques Google's revamped reCAPTCHA Mobile Verification, citing privacy risks and bypass vulnerabilities, impacting cybersecurity and compliance.
7th Circuit Rules No Concrete Injury Needed for FCRA Claims
The 7th Circuit's July 8, 2026 ruling removes 'concrete injury' requirement for FCRA claims, reshaping compliance and litigation for credit data handlers.
Supreme Court Extends Fourth Amendment to Cell Phone Location Data
The Supreme Court ruled that acquiring location data from Google is a Fourth Amendment search, impacting digital privacy and data governance.
Connecticut Tightens Data Privacy Rules for Businesses Starting July 2026
Connecticut's expanded Data Privacy Act lowers thresholds, broadens sensitive data definitions, and adds new business compliance requirements.
Austrian Court Rules Hotel's Burkini Ban Discriminatory
An Austrian court found a hotel’s burkini ban discriminatory against Muslim women, highlighting anti-discrimination protections in hospitality.
Meta updates smart glasses to disable camera if privacy LED is tampered with
Meta's Ray-Ban Meta glasses now disable cameras if privacy LEDs are physically altered, enhancing privacy protections amid legal scrutiny.
Federal Judge Blocks DOJ Demand for 2020 Fulton County Election Worker Data
A federal judge blocked DOJ's broad subpoena for personal data of 2020 Fulton County election workers, underscoring privacy and election integrity concerns.
NFL Sued Over Tracking Fans Despite Opt-Outs on Website
A class-action suit alleges NFL.com tracks fans with cookies despite opt-out requests, raising key privacy compliance issues.
DOJ’s Bulk Sensitive Data Rule Spurs New Class Action Risks
The DOJ's Bulk Sensitive Data Transfer Rule introduces complex compliance challenges and fuels class action litigation risks related to sensitive data transfers.
Meta Faces $1.4T Penalty Demand in Youth Safety Lawsuit This August
Meta faces a $1.4 trillion penalty demand from multiple U.S. states in an August trial over alleged youth safety and privacy violations on Facebook and Instagram.
CIPA Wiretap Lawsuits Surge Past 800 Over Website Tracking in 2025
CIPA lawsuits targeting website tracking technologies surged past 800 claims in 2025, prompting California legislative review of S.B. 690.
Solos debuts AirGo A6 and V2 smart glasses with camera privacy shield
Solos launches AirGo A6 and V2 smart glasses, featuring AI tools and a physical camera privacy shield to address surveillance and compliance challenges.
Prince Harry loses UK tabloid privacy lawsuit against Daily Mail publisher
UK High Court dismisses Prince Harry's privacy lawsuit against Daily Mail's publisher, impacting media law and celebrity privacy rights.
California Amends SB 690, Removes Key CIPA ‘Commercial Business’ Exemption
California rolls back major SB 690 changes to CIPA, affecting compliance and litigation risk for businesses starting 2027.
Connecticut Overhauls Data Privacy Law with New AI and Consumer Protections
Connecticut updates its Data Privacy Act in 2026, adding AI rules, banning sale of geolocation data, and expanding consumer rights.
Pegasus Spyware Found on EU Parliament Investigator's Phone
Pegasus spyware was detected on an EU Parliament member's phone amid an investigation into spyware abuses, raising cybersecurity and privacy concerns.
Iowa Sues Temu July 1 Over Data Privacy, China Surveillance Risk
Iowa AG Brenna Bird sues Temu July 1 for deceptive data collection and ties to China, highlighting cross-border privacy risks legal teams must monitor.
Court Rejects VPPA Dismissal in Gaming Site Google Tag Data Case
Massachusetts court denies motion to dismiss VPPA claims against Valnet’s gamerant.com for Google tag video-viewing disclosures, highlighting privacy risks.
Venice AI Raises $65M, Hits $1B Valuation with Privacy-Focused AI Platform
Venice AI secures $65M Series A at $1B valuation, emphasizing privacy-first AI platforms relevant to legal compliance and data protection.