Privacy & Data Protection
GDPR, CCPA, state privacy laws, data breach litigation, and data governance
Ireland fines Google €403M for mishandling location data under GDPR
Ireland's DPC fines Google €403 million for violating EU location data privacy, demanding compliance in six months amid rising GDPR enforcement.
Employees File Class Action Over ADM Data Breach by Hacker Group Qilin
Former ADM employees sue after ransomware group Qilin's cyberattack allegedly exposed sensitive data, raising cybersecurity liability issues.
Second Circuit Upholds Suspicionless Border Cell Phone Searches
The Second Circuit ruled that border agents can search travelers' cell phones without suspicion, deepening legal debates on digital privacy and the Fourth Amendment.
Delaware Tightens Data Breach Rules: Faster AG Notice, Narrower Safe Harbors
Delaware's new law requires faster breach reporting to the Attorney General and narrows GLBA and HIPAA safe harbors, affecting data compliance for financial and healthcare sectors.
EU proposes ban on under-13s using social media without parental consent
The EU proposes the EU Kids Act to restrict social media use for under-13s, requiring parental control and strict age verification for compliance.
UK Ministry of Justice apologizes for unauthorized access to 2024 attack victims' court files
The UK Ministry of Justice admitted unauthorized access to court files of victims from the 2024 Southport attack, prompting ICO investigation and official apologies.
Manhattan DA Seizes 12 Deepfake Sites Impacting 1,200 Victims in July
In July, Manhattan DA seized 12 websites hosting unauthorized deepfake content affecting 1,200 victims, marking a key legal move in digital privacy enforcement.
California Bans Addictive Social Media Feeds, Regulates AI Chatbots for Minors
California’s new laws ban addictive social media features for under-16 users and impose safety rules on AI chatbots, effective Sept 2026.
Federal Case Could Define Biometric Identifier Scope Under Illinois BIPA
A pending Chicago federal court case may clarify whether biometric identifiers under Illinois' BIPA must identify specific individuals, impacting privacy litigation and compliance.
Lowe’s Sued Over Alleged Illegal Collection of Consumers’ Voiceprints
Lowe’s faces a class action alleging Illinois biometric data laws violation by collecting voiceprints without consent, following a similar Walmart lawsuit.
Meta sued for using Facebook, Instagram photos to train AI without consent
Meta faces a class action lawsuit accusing it of using Facebook and Instagram images without user consent to develop facial recognition and AI technologies.
214+ U.S. Cities End Flock Safety Contracts Amid Privacy Concerns
Over 214 U.S. cities and counties canceled Flock Safety surveillance contracts since 2021 over privacy and legal issues.
Rights Group Sues to Require Warrants for Police Use of Flock Cameras
WILL sues Wisconsin municipalities to require warrants before police access data from over 120 Flock Safety license plate cameras, citing Fourth Amendment concerns.
ShinyHunters Hack Florida DMV, Expose Millions of Records
ShinyHunters breached Florida DMV in 2023, exposing driver and vehicle data of millions. Legal teams must assess notification duties and risk exposures.
IDScan.net Breach Exposes 153M Driver’s Licenses and IDs
IDScan.net confirms breach exposing 153 million driver’s licenses and IDs, sparking lawsuits and FBI probe in September 2026.
Florida Sues Netflix for Illegally Collecting Data from Minors
Florida AG sues Netflix over unlawful data collection from minors, alleging deceptive privacy practices and seeking injunction and penalties.
Apple details Siri AI audio privacy amid ambient listening concerns
Apple explains privacy safeguards for new Siri AI audio features that offer ambient listening without compromising user data security.
San Francisco Orders Meta to Stop AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Ads
San Francisco City Attorney demands Meta halt AI-generated child sexual abuse ads on Facebook and Instagram, highlighting key legal compliance issues.
EFF Honors Four Digital Rights Groups for 2026 Advocacy
EFF awarded Access Now, 7amleh, DeFlock, and New Media Rights in 2026 for advancing digital rights and user protections globally.
Meta Publicly Rejects ICE Subpoenas Seeking Immigration Critics’ Data
Meta publicly refused ICE subpoenas demanding user data on immigration critics, highlighting legal risks for counsel amid rising DHS data requests.