U.S. State Privacy Laws - A Lack of ImaginationState privacy laws exist but are largely ineffective.Most laws are weak and don't ensure real privacy protection.
US agency proposes new rule blocking data brokers from selling Americans' sensitive personal data | TechCrunchThe CFPB is proposing new rules to block data brokers from selling Americans' personal information to enhance privacy protection.
Editorial: When lawyers apply a law aimed at VHS rentals to the streaming world of todayThe Video Privacy Protection Act, initially aimed at protecting rental histories, is now criticized for hindering legitimate marketing efforts and stifling innovation.
U.S. State Privacy Laws - A Lack of ImaginationState privacy laws exist but are largely ineffective.Most laws are weak and don't ensure real privacy protection.
US agency proposes new rule blocking data brokers from selling Americans' sensitive personal data | TechCrunchThe CFPB is proposing new rules to block data brokers from selling Americans' personal information to enhance privacy protection.
Editorial: When lawyers apply a law aimed at VHS rentals to the streaming world of todayThe Video Privacy Protection Act, initially aimed at protecting rental histories, is now criticized for hindering legitimate marketing efforts and stifling innovation.
Top Officials Placed on Leave After Denying DOGE Access to Federal Payroll SystemsDOGE affiliates lacked clear authority to access systems, raising concerns about legality and privacy.
PI response to Home Office consultatation on codes of practice under the Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Act 2024The introduction of 'Low Privacy' bulk personal datasets threatens privacy rights and lacks necessary safeguards against misuse.
PI response to Home Office consultation on codes of practice under the Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Act 2024The IPAA raises significant privacy concerns by introducing Low Privacy bulk personal datasets, lacking essential safeguards against abuse.
PI response to Home Office consultatation on codes of practice under the Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Act 2024The introduction of 'Low Privacy' bulk personal datasets threatens privacy rights and lacks necessary safeguards against misuse.
PI response to Home Office consultation on codes of practice under the Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Act 2024The IPAA raises significant privacy concerns by introducing Low Privacy bulk personal datasets, lacking essential safeguards against abuse.
Treasury Department sued over DOGE takeoverPublic Citizen is suing to halt Elon Musk's unauthorized access to federal payment systems, citing privacy law violations.
Judge blocks Musk's DOGE from sensitive Treasury Dept. materialA federal judge has blocked Elon Musk's access to sensitive Treasury Department records due to privacy concerns for millions of Americans.
Trump administration illegally allowed DOGE to access workers' data, lawsuit allegesPrivacy advocates and labor groups allege misconduct by DOGE regarding government workers' sensitive data and seek legal redress.
Federal judge blocks DOGE's access to Social Security Administration's banks of personal information | TechCrunchA federal judge has blocked access by Musk's Department of Government Efficiency to personal data at the SSA due to privacy violations.
Treasury Department sued over DOGE takeoverPublic Citizen is suing to halt Elon Musk's unauthorized access to federal payment systems, citing privacy law violations.
Judge blocks Musk's DOGE from sensitive Treasury Dept. materialA federal judge has blocked Elon Musk's access to sensitive Treasury Department records due to privacy concerns for millions of Americans.
Trump administration illegally allowed DOGE to access workers' data, lawsuit allegesPrivacy advocates and labor groups allege misconduct by DOGE regarding government workers' sensitive data and seek legal redress.
Federal judge blocks DOGE's access to Social Security Administration's banks of personal information | TechCrunchA federal judge has blocked access by Musk's Department of Government Efficiency to personal data at the SSA due to privacy violations.
Wyoming governor signs anti-transgender bathroom bill allowing for lawsuitsWyoming's new law allows lawsuits against entities for including transgender individuals in multi-occupancy restrooms, prisons, and changing rooms.
Opinion: How to design a US data privacy lawThe article critiques the GDPR's flaws and suggests necessary traits for a robust US privacy protection law.
FPF Unveils Report on the Anatomy of State Comprehensive Privacy LawState comprehensive privacy laws show commonalities and differences, complicating compliance as they evolve due to societal and technological changes.
Clearview AI Fined 30.5 Million by Dutch Watchdog for Illegal Facial Recognition DatabaseClearview AI fined €30.5 million by Dutch authorities for unauthorized facial recognition database, violating EU's GDPR.
EU ruling clamps down on Meta's use of personal data for adsThe EU Court rules Meta must reduce personal data usage for targeted ads, prioritizing privacy.
Peak Privacy: Vermont's Summit on Data Privacy - Future of Privacy ForumVermont has passed a comprehensive privacy law with the potential to be the most far-reaching in the U.S.
Bid to revive UK privacy damages suit against Google DeepMind fails to show class | TechCrunchPrivacy class-action lawsuits face significant legal challenges, particularly regarding the representational aspect and the economics of bundling individual claims.
Opinion: How to design a US data privacy lawThe article critiques the GDPR's flaws and suggests necessary traits for a robust US privacy protection law.
FPF Unveils Report on the Anatomy of State Comprehensive Privacy LawState comprehensive privacy laws show commonalities and differences, complicating compliance as they evolve due to societal and technological changes.
Clearview AI Fined 30.5 Million by Dutch Watchdog for Illegal Facial Recognition DatabaseClearview AI fined €30.5 million by Dutch authorities for unauthorized facial recognition database, violating EU's GDPR.
EU ruling clamps down on Meta's use of personal data for adsThe EU Court rules Meta must reduce personal data usage for targeted ads, prioritizing privacy.
Peak Privacy: Vermont's Summit on Data Privacy - Future of Privacy ForumVermont has passed a comprehensive privacy law with the potential to be the most far-reaching in the U.S.
Bid to revive UK privacy damages suit against Google DeepMind fails to show class | TechCrunchPrivacy class-action lawsuits face significant legal challenges, particularly regarding the representational aspect and the economics of bundling individual claims.
The Great Scrape: The Clash Between Scraping and PrivacyScraping poses a significant challenge to privacy principles embedded in law and ethics.
AI cloning of celebrity voices outpacing the law, experts warnVoice-cloning technology is outpacing legal protections, leading to increased fraud and privacy concerns.Government regulation is necessary to manage and deter misuse of voice-cloning technology.
23andMe customer? Here's what to know about the privacy of your genetic data.23andMe is drastically reducing its workforce and exploring privatization amid significant concerns about genetic data security and ownership restructuring.
Australia's courts are moving faster on privacy law than parliament | Edward Santow and Sarah SacherJudge My Anh Tran created new legal precedent in Australia to protect victims of privacy invasion after current laws proved insufficient.
Victorian woman wins $30,000 for invasion of privacy after father spoke to media about surviving murder attemptThe Victorian court recognized invasion of privacy in Australian law, marking a significant development in privacy rights and legal protections.
Australia's courts are moving faster on privacy law than parliament | Edward Santow and Sarah SacherJudge My Anh Tran created new legal precedent in Australia to protect victims of privacy invasion after current laws proved insufficient.
Victorian woman wins $30,000 for invasion of privacy after father spoke to media about surviving murder attemptThe Victorian court recognized invasion of privacy in Australian law, marking a significant development in privacy rights and legal protections.
Mets used facial recognition to profit on unsuspecting Citi Field fans: suitThe Mets are allegedly using facial recognition technology for profit, potentially violating privacy laws.Critics highlight privacy concerns associated with the Mets' use of surveillance technology.
The North Star State Joins the State Privacy Law ConstellationMinnesota passed MNCDPA, a strong privacy law, awaiting Governor's signature, effective July 31, 2025 (most) and 2029 (postsecondary institutions).
Mets used facial recognition to profit on unsuspecting Citi Field fans: suitThe Mets are allegedly using facial recognition technology for profit, potentially violating privacy laws.Critics highlight privacy concerns associated with the Mets' use of surveillance technology.
The North Star State Joins the State Privacy Law ConstellationMinnesota passed MNCDPA, a strong privacy law, awaiting Governor's signature, effective July 31, 2025 (most) and 2029 (postsecondary institutions).
Senators Propose $32 Billion in Annual A.I. Spending but Defer RegulationA bipartisan group of senators released a plan for AI funding and regulations with a focus on addressing risks and supporting innovation.
IVIR to continue its summer privacy courseThe University of Amsterdam's Institute for Information Law is hosting an annual Summer Course on Privacy Law and Policy on 1 July.
Murky Consent: An Approach to the Fictions of Consent in Privacy Law - FINAL VERSIONPrivacy consent in law is often fictitious, and focusing on acknowledging and managing these fictions is more beneficial than trying to turn them into truths.
Morning Docket: 04.18.24Lawyers may be replaced by technology like ChatGPT, with partners at most risk.Sentencing Commission addresses judges using acquitted conduct in sentencing.Legal implications of Colorado considering brain waves as sensitive information.