Privacy & Data Protection
GDPR, CCPA, state privacy laws, data breach litigation, and data governance
Mayday Health Sues South Dakota Over Abortion Pill Ad Ban
Mayday Health challenges South Dakota's law banning abortion pill advertisements, citing First Amendment rights. Settlement ended the case in March 2026.
California AG sues 23andMe over 2023 genetic data breach
California Attorney General sues 23andMe's successor over a 2023 breach exposing millions of users' genetic data, alleging mismanagement and ransom payment.
National Law Review Warns Legal Pros: Stop Using Shadow AI
National Law Review's May 2026 privacy tip urges legal professionals to halt unauthorized AI use amid rising shadow AI risks.
Class Action Challenges Boulder Police's Use of Flock Cameras for Warrantless Tracking
Two Boulder residents sue city over use of 31 Flock Safety cameras for warrantless surveillance shared with immigration authorities, raising privacy concerns.
Amnesty Flags Unlawful Data Scraping by Big Tech for AI Training
Amnesty International reports major tech firms use unlawful data scraping violating privacy for generative AI training, raising legal and regulatory concerns.
Canada’s Bill C-22 Faces Strong Pushback Over Privacy Concerns
Canada's Bill C-22 sparks opposition from Privacy Commissioner and tech giants over encryption and data retention demands, shaping global privacy debates.
Cette AI Founder Sues Voya Financial for Illegal Surveillance
Cette AI founder alleges Voya Financial accessed his personal devices without consent, raising privacy and ethical issues for legal and tech professionals.
EFF Flags ALPR Use Beyond Policing, Including School Residency Checks
EFF reveals millions of automated license plate reader searches used for school residency verification and background checks, raising privacy concerns nationwide.
Ann Taylor Sued Over Alleged Data Tracking After Opt-Out
Ann Taylor faces class action alleging it allowed third-party data tracking despite user opt-out, highlighting retailer privacy challenges in 2026.
LGBTQ+ Dating Apps Pivot to Privacy Amid Grindr’s GDPR Fine
LGBTQ+ dating apps like Lex and Hidnn are enhancing privacy features as Grindr faces regulatory fines for GDPR violations, raising new legal risks for platforms handling sensitive data.
NTSB Limits Docket Access After AI Reconstructs Pilots' Voices
AI tools have recreated deceased pilots' voices from cockpit spectrogram images, prompting the NTSB to restrict public docket access and raising privacy and legal questions.
Cox Media Group Settles FTC AI Eavesdropping Case for $930K
Cox Media Group and partners settled FTC claims on May 21, 2026, paying $930K total over misleading AI ‘Active Listening’ advertising and privacy misrepresentations.
Texas AG Sues WhatsApp Over Encryption Claims
Texas has filed suit against WhatsApp, alleging it misled users about its encryption for chat backups, spotlighting state-level scrutiny on digital privacy promises.
Brazil Empowers Data Agency to Enforce Big Tech Platform Liability
Brazil hands enforcement powers to its data agency after Supreme Court expands big tech liability, aligning internet regulations with EU standards and impacting tech firms in Latin America.
Texas Sues Netflix for Alleged Data Privacy Violations Involving Children
Texas has filed suit against Netflix, alleging improper collection and sharing of user—especially children's—data. The case highlights rising state action on privacy risks for tech platforms.
Study: Workplace Monitoring Apps Share Employee Data with Ad Giants
A new study finds workplace monitoring apps send employee data to ad platforms like Meta and Google, raising major privacy and compliance concerns for organizations.
Seventh Circuit weighs TCPA coverage for spam text messages
The Seventh Circuit is hearing arguments on whether the TCPA covers spam texts, a decision with major implications for privacy laws and telecom industries amid rising cyber scams.
Bipartisan Bill Would Bar Secret Federal Subpoenas Without Judge's Order
A bipartisan bill would restrict federal agencies from obtaining phone records without judicial oversight, directly impacting legal and privacy rights following high-profile investigations.
Texas AG Investigates Meta Glasses Over Biometric Privacy Risks
Texas AG Ken Paxton launches an investigation into Meta Glasses, highlighting fresh concerns over biometric data privacy and smart device enforcement for legal teams.
Tennessee man gets $835K after wrongful arrest over Facebook post on Charlie Kirk
Larry Bushart wins $835,000 settlement after being jailed for a Facebook meme about Charlie Kirk, raising new questions about First Amendment rights and law enforcement practices.