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fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 week ago

Ninth Circuit Hands Users A Big Win: Californians Can Sue Out-of-State Corporations That Violate State Privacy Laws

Consumers can sue multinational companies in their home courts for violations of state data privacy laws.
The Ninth Circuit's ruling affirms consumer rights against multinational corporations.
fromCallaborlaw
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

CIPA Litigation Narrowed: Key Court Ruling Offers Relief to Employers

CIPA lawsuits are targeting modern web tracking practices and require evidence of actual content interception for liability.
#class-action
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
Silicon Valley real estate

A Bay Area lawsuit just landed more than 100,000 Californians cash payments

A privacy lawsuit against Thomson Reuters has resulted in cash settlements for Californians from a massive class action regarding CLEAR data collection practices.
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago
Privacy professionals

Bid to revive UK privacy damages suit against Google DeepMind fails to show class | TechCrunch

Privacy class-action lawsuits face significant legal challenges, particularly regarding the representational aspect and the economics of bundling individual claims.
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
Silicon Valley real estate

A Bay Area lawsuit just landed more than 100,000 Californians cash payments

A privacy lawsuit against Thomson Reuters has resulted in cash settlements for Californians from a massive class action regarding CLEAR data collection practices.
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago
Privacy professionals

Bid to revive UK privacy damages suit against Google DeepMind fails to show class | TechCrunch

Privacy class-action lawsuits face significant legal challenges, particularly regarding the representational aspect and the economics of bundling individual claims.
more#class-action
#consumer-protection
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
5 months ago

US agency proposes new rule blocking data brokers from selling Americans' sensitive personal data | TechCrunch

The CFPB is proposing new rules to block data brokers from selling Americans' personal information to enhance privacy protection.
fromChicago Tribune
1 month ago
Privacy technologies

Editorial: When lawyers apply a law aimed at VHS rentals to the streaming world of today

The Video Privacy Protection Act, initially aimed at protecting rental histories, is now criticized for hindering legitimate marketing efforts and stifling innovation.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
5 months ago

US agency proposes new rule blocking data brokers from selling Americans' sensitive personal data | TechCrunch

The CFPB is proposing new rules to block data brokers from selling Americans' personal information to enhance privacy protection.
fromChicago Tribune
1 month ago
Privacy technologies

Editorial: When lawyers apply a law aimed at VHS rentals to the streaming world of today

The Video Privacy Protection Act, initially aimed at protecting rental histories, is now criticized for hindering legitimate marketing efforts and stifling innovation.
more#consumer-protection
fromWIRED
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Top Officials Placed on Leave After Denying DOGE Access to Federal Payroll Systems

DOGE affiliates lacked clear authority to access systems, raising concerns about legality and privacy.
fromPrivacy International
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

PI response to Home Office consultation on codes of practice under the Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Act 2024

The IPAA raises significant privacy concerns by introducing Low Privacy bulk personal datasets, lacking essential safeguards against abuse.
#elon-musk
US news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Judge blocks Musk's DOGE from sensitive Treasury Dept. material

A federal judge has blocked Elon Musk's access to sensitive Treasury Department records due to privacy concerns for millions of Americans.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
EU data protection

Federal judge blocks DOGE's access to Social Security Administration's banks of personal information | TechCrunch

A federal judge has blocked access by Musk's Department of Government Efficiency to personal data at the SSA due to privacy violations.
US news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Judge blocks Musk's DOGE from sensitive Treasury Dept. material

A federal judge has blocked Elon Musk's access to sensitive Treasury Department records due to privacy concerns for millions of Americans.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
EU data protection

Federal judge blocks DOGE's access to Social Security Administration's banks of personal information | TechCrunch

A federal judge has blocked access by Musk's Department of Government Efficiency to personal data at the SSA due to privacy violations.
more#elon-musk
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Wyoming governor signs anti-transgender bathroom bill allowing for lawsuits

Wyoming's new law allows lawsuits against entities for including transgender individuals in multi-occupancy restrooms, prisons, and changing rooms.
#legal-reform
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Australia's courts are moving faster on privacy law than parliament | Edward Santow and Sarah Sacher

Judge My Anh Tran created new legal precedent in Australia to protect victims of privacy invasion after current laws proved insufficient.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Victorian woman wins $30,000 for invasion of privacy after father spoke to media about surviving murder attempt

The Victorian court recognized invasion of privacy in Australian law, marking a significant development in privacy rights and legal protections.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Australia's courts are moving faster on privacy law than parliament | Edward Santow and Sarah Sacher

Judge My Anh Tran created new legal precedent in Australia to protect victims of privacy invasion after current laws proved insufficient.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Victorian woman wins $30,000 for invasion of privacy after father spoke to media about surviving murder attempt

The Victorian court recognized invasion of privacy in Australian law, marking a significant development in privacy rights and legal protections.
more#legal-reform
New York Mets
fromNew York Post
6 months ago

Mets used facial recognition to profit on unsuspecting Citi Field fans: suit

The 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.
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