Privacy & Data Protection
GDPR, CCPA, state privacy laws, data breach litigation, and data governance
DC Circuit Rules IRS-ICE Tax Data Sharing Unlawful
The DC Circuit bars IRS from sharing taxpayer data with ICE, reinforcing privacy protections under Internal Revenue Code §6103 and limiting government data sharing.
Court Raises Bar on Consent Proof in Tracking Device Lawsuits
A federal court and the Ninth Circuit clarify stricter consent evidence standards in tracking lawsuits, impacting legal and compliance teams.
Trump Admin Appeals to Reinstate SAVE Database for Voter Verification
The Trump administration has filed an emergency Supreme Court appeal to restore the SAVE database for citizenship verification before the 2026 midterms, raising privacy and voting rights concerns.
Trump Admin Takes Voter Database Dispute to Supreme Court
The Trump administration has petitioned the Supreme Court to allow use of the SAVE database for voter citizenship checks, raising key privacy and election law issues.
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.