Privacy & Data Protection
GDPR, CCPA, state privacy laws, data breach litigation, and data governance
McKesson Data Breach Exposes 284M Patient Records
Healthcare giant McKesson confirms data breach by ShinyHunters; 284 million patient records stolen, raising legal and compliance risks for healthcare providers.
Wired Details How to Run Private Chatbots Locally on Personal PCs
Wired's August 2026 guide explains running large language models locally, helping legal pros safeguard client data with on-device AI tools.
Colorado Proposes Detailed Rules to Enforce Revised AI Act
Colorado releases proposed rules to implement its revamped AI Act, focusing on AI transparency and human review in automated decisions.
Brazil Sues Discord for $97M Over Child Protection Failures
Brazil's federal government sues Discord for alleged breaches of child protection laws after a tragic minor's death, signaling global regulatory pressure on messaging platforms.
DOJ Settles TikTok Privacy Case for $400M Over Child Data Violations
The U.S. DOJ secured a $400 million settlement with TikTok for alleged violations of child data protections under COPPA, signaling heightened enforcement.
Connecticut AG Nets $17.1B Meta, $275K TaxAct Privacy Settlements
Connecticut AG secures $17.1B settlement with Meta and $275K with TaxAct over data privacy violations, signaling stronger digital data regulation in 2026.
Meta fixes smart glasses privacy loophole, boosts marketing push
Meta updates AI smart glasses to block secret recording by covering LED indicators, addressing privacy concerns and launching new branded glasses.
FTC Proposes Rules on Personalized Pricing to Boost Transparency
The FTC unveils a proposed enforcement policy targeting personalized pricing in digital markets, aiming to enhance transparency and protect consumers.
Second Circuit Blocks DOJ from Accessing Trans Patient Medical Records
The Second Circuit denies DOJ’s stay request, protecting transgender patients' medical privacy amid ongoing legal battles over gender-affirming care.
Instinct AI Raises $350M at $2.5B Valuation in Legal Tech Funding
Instinct AI raised $350M at a $2.5B valuation, spotlighting both innovation and privacy challenges for legal professionals using AI assistants.
Senator Hawley Launches Probe into Flock AI Surveillance Cameras
Senator Hawley launches Senate investigation into Flock AI surveillance amid privacy and misuse concerns, pressing legal and ethical implications.
Ninth Circuit Upholds $62M Google Location Tracking Settlement
The Ninth Circuit Court approved a $62 million settlement over Google's unauthorized location tracking, impacting 247.7 million users.
Meta’s $18B Child Safety Settlement Hinges on Flawed Age Verification Tech
Meta agrees to an $18 billion settlement on child safety, contingent on unreliable age verification tools. Legal teams face compliance and privacy challenges.
Flipboard Acquires Graze to Expand Privacy-Focused Monetization on Decentralized Social Web
Flipboard acquires Portland-based Graze to enhance privacy-friendly ads and creator monetization using Bluesky's open social web protocol, raising legal questions on data privacy and platform regul...
Nigel Farage Proposes Scrapping UK GDPR for Simpler Privacy Rules
Nigel Farage's Reform UK party proposes replacing UK GDPR with lighter data privacy laws, raising concerns for legal compliance.
Pew: Half of Americans Distrust AI in Healthcare, Fear Privacy Risks
Pew survey reveals 50% of Americans feel uneasy about AI in healthcare amid data privacy concerns and lack of HIPAA coverage for open-source models.
Brazil fines TikTok $30M for mishandling child data
Brazil's data regulator fines TikTok $30 million for alleged violations in handling minors' data, highlighting rising global social media enforcement.
Apple Keeps iCloud.com Domain for Hide My Email After August Reversal
Apple reversed its decision on August 25, 2026, to retire iCloud.com domain for Hide My Email, impacting legal privacy and compliance.
Microsoft AI Watermarks in Paint, Photos Link Images to User IDs
Research reveals Microsoft's Paint and Photos apps embed AI-generated images with invisible watermarks tied to user IDs, raising privacy concerns.
Judge Lets California's Kids Social Media Law Move Forward Despite Appeals
A federal judge rejected tech companies’ bid to block California's law restricting addictive algorithmic feeds for minors, advancing digital safety regulation.