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An Oklahoma federal judge ruled that warrantless searches of historical license plate recognition data violate the Fourth Amendment, citing the Supreme Court's Chatrie decision on geofencing as precedent.
Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 690 into law, eliminating Californians' right to sue companies for unauthorized use of internet-tracking tools like cookies under the California Invasion of Privacy Act.
Italy's GPDP fined IQVIA €7 million ($7.8M) for failing to adequately anonymize health data of approximately one million patients, exposing them to re-identification risks.
Two newly introduced congressional bills seek to restrict automatic license plate recognition technology amid growing bipartisan concern over mass surveillance and privacy violations.
A new study reveals that most vehicle manufacturers share personally identifiable data from connected cars with advertisers, tech giants, and data brokers, often without clear consumer understanding.
Signal has extended its encrypted local backup feature to iOS and desktop apps in version 8.30, completing cross-platform support after introducing on-device backups on Android nearly a year ago.
A New Jersey court ordered the transfer of radaris.com and over a dozen related domains to Atlas Data Privacy Corp after finding Radaris violated Daniel's Law by refusing to remove personal data of law enforcement officials.
Create multiple digital identities to compartmentalize your online life and protect your personal information from data brokers and scammers.
The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act has bipartisan support, but critics warn it could create a 'very large and very dangerous' surveillance network.
Flock Safety is tightening its privacy controls after scandals involving officer abuse of its license plate reader technology, requiring all customers to adopt its auditing feature by the end of the year.
Brazil has ordered Discord to suspend its livestreaming feature after a teen suicide was livestreamed, citing the platform's failure to protect children from harmful content.
A new service called DecryptAds scrapes and correlates adtech data to reveal who's tracking you, making it simple to learn about entities responsible for showing ads and harvesting data.
The Kids Online Safety Act, a landmark legislation aimed at protecting children's online safety, faces dim prospects of passage this session due to a deep divide between the Senate and House chambers.
A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay $567 million to mitigate social media harms on children, including $420 million for treatment of affected youth.
Age checks are becoming law worldwide, with over 30 age assurance laws in force, and platforms are turning to facial age estimation as a viable method, but concerns over biometric data collection and breaches are growing.
A recent Supreme Court ruling on cell phone location history searches may impact the use of automated license plate readers, with some experts arguing that ALPR searches may require a warrant.
The European Parliament has voted to revive a law allowing big tech to scan users' messages for child sexual abuse material, sparking privacy concerns.
WhatsApp rolls out usernames to help users hide their phone numbers from people not in their contact list, enhancing privacy for over 3 billion users worldwide.
The Supreme Court has ruled that police use of location history data from cellphones requires a warrant, protecting individuals' Fourth Amendment rights.
The ATF canceled a contract with Penlink that used ad-surveillance technologies to track the location of Americans, after concerns over privacy and legality.
Google is rolling out new privacy controls for Search services and Google Play, giving users more control over saved history and personalized recommendations.
A federal court has ruled that the Trump administration's national voter database violates federal privacy laws and must be dismantled.
A bipartisan kids online safety bill has been unveiled by House leaders, but it omits a key provision that would have mandated online platforms to take reasonable measures to prevent harms such as suicidal ideation and cyberbullying.
John Edwards, the UK's Information Commissioner, has resigned due to an investigation into his conduct, citing 'inappropriate humour' as the reason for his departure.
The NO FAKES Act, approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee, seeks to prevent unauthorized deepfakes of American artists, performers, and public figures, but raises concerns about free speech and parody.
Google will start using IP addresses for ad measurement and personalization in the EU, UK, and Switzerland on or after August 3, 2026, requiring user consent under UK and EU law.
The UK will require ID or face scans for new social media accounts to enforce an under-16 ban, with regulations due before Christmas and taking effect in spring 2027.
The UK plans to ban social media access for children under 16, with the ban applying to platforms like TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, and restrictions on AI chatbots and livestreaming.
The FTC is considering modifying or setting aside a $150 million privacy penalty against X, formerly Twitter, for using account security data to support targeted advertising.
The Supreme Court is considering a case that could reshape how law enforcement uses technology to identify suspects, with implications for digital privacy and the Fourth Amendment.
Meta has agreed to settle a lawsuit with a Kentucky school district over alleged addictive design practices that harmed students' mental health.
Major tech firms, including Snapchat and Meta, have promised to make changes to their platforms to better protect children from harmful content and grooming.
UK regulator Ofcom will require tech firms to remove non-consensual intimate images and curb deepfakes, with new rules taking effect this autumn.
Experts warn that connecting financial accounts to AI chatbots like ChatGPT poses significant privacy risks, despite promises of secure data handling.
Apple and Meta are opposing Canada's Bill C-22, warning it could force tech companies to build encryption backdoors or install government spyware on their systems.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen pushes for a new law to delay social media access for teenagers, citing concerns over addictive design features and online safety.
The Trump administration released a memo justifying its nationwide voter data collection efforts, citing federal laws and statutes to support its position.
European surveillance technology companies have sold spyware and similar intrusion tools to countries with documented human rights abuses, according to a new report by Human Rights Watch.
A House Energy and Commerce Committee lawmaker is investigating whether 25 food retailers use surveillance pricing to charge customers based on their personal data.
Texas is suing Netflix for allegedly collecting and sharing subscriber data with advertisers and data brokers without user consent, creating 'surveillance machinery'.
Rep. Summer Lee is pressing the Commerce Department for a briefing on the government's use of commercial spyware, including NSO Group's technology.
General Motors has agreed to pay $12.75 million to settle charges it violated millions of consumers' privacy by collecting and selling driving data without consent.
European lawmakers have reached a tentative agreement to simplify the EU's AI Act, including a ban on AI nudification tools and delayed implementation of key provisions.