Privacy & Data Protection
GDPR, CCPA, state privacy laws, data breach litigation, and data governance
Google Settles Android Data Privacy Lawsuit for $135M
Google agrees to a $135M settlement resolving a class action over unauthorized Android data transfers without user consent, setting privacy precedents.
Court: Ulta's Privacy Policy Alone Doesn't Meet CIPA Consent Rules
A court ruled Ulta's privacy policy alone isn't enough for valid consumer consent under California's CIPA, urging legal teams to reassess consent methods.
GrapheneOS Will Support Motorola Foldables Starting in 2027
GrapheneOS to expand secure mobile OS support to Motorola foldables in 2027, with seven years of updates, impacting legal data privacy compliance.
Dutch Regulator Fines Uber €825M Over Automated Driver Suspensions
Uber fined €825 million by Dutch Authority for GDPR violations in automated driver account suspensions, highlighting rising scrutiny on AI enforcement in gig economy.
Amnesty Criticizes Argentina’s AI Surveillance for Lack of Legal Safeguards
Amnesty International reports Argentina’s AI surveillance program bypassed laws, raising privacy and compliance concerns for legal pros.
TikTok Settles for $400M Over Child Privacy Violation Claims
TikTok agrees to $400 million settlement over 2024 DOJ lawsuit alleging violations of children's online privacy laws under COPPA.
DHS to Equip All ICE Officers with Body Cameras by August 2026
DHS policy mandates body cameras for all ICE officers by August 2026, restricting public footage access with agency-controlled disclosures.
Australia Says Roblox Falls Short on Child Predator Protections
Australia's eSafety regulator criticizes Roblox for inadequate child safety measures, raising regulatory and compliance concerns.
Colorado Court OKs Warrantless DNA Test from Trash in 1981 Murder Case
Colorado Court of Appeals upholds warrantless DNA testing from trash in 1981 murder case, reaffirming Fourth Amendment precedent on abandoned property.
Former Meta Engineer Says Safety Tools Were Designed to Fail in Teen Harm Trial
Former Meta engineer testifies that social media safety tools were intentionally ineffective, fueling ongoing teen harm lawsuit and potential regulatory shifts.
OpenAI launches zero-retention privacy as Anthropic opts for 30-day data logs
OpenAI unveils 'Private Safety Processing' for enterprise AI privacy; Anthropic enforces 30-day data retention amid AI legal tech market rivalry.
France’s top court blocks social media ban for under-15s
France's Constitutional Council overturns under-15 social media ban, raising key legal debates on minors' digital rights in the EU.
CareCloud breach exposed records of 3.7M patients in 2026
CareCloud confirms a major cyberattack exposed records of 3.7 million patients, highlighting healthcare data risks and compliance challenges.
California’s Privacy Agency Fines Data Broker $150K for Opt-Out Failures
The California Privacy Protection Agency fined a data broker $150,000 for failing to meet consumer opt-out requirements under new privacy laws.
23 States Now Have Consumer Privacy Laws, More Coming in 2027
As of August 2026, 23 U.S. states enacted consumer privacy laws, with new laws effective through 2028, increasing compliance demands.
AI Notetakers Raise Privacy and Compliance Risks in Workplaces
AI notetakers recording conversations without full consent risk violating privacy laws and increasing data breach liabilities in healthcare and corporate sectors.
Federal Court Allows Privacy Claims to Proceed Against Otter.ai
A federal court partially dismisses but allows privacy class-action claims against Otter.ai's transcription practices to continue, testing AI privacy boundaries.
Australian Privacy Watchdog Finds Health Firms Track Patient Searches Without Consent
Australian Privacy Commissioner rules health firms breached Privacy Act by tracking patient searches without consent, impacting health data compliance.