Meta Reaches $1.4 Billion Settlement With Texas Over Privacy ViolationsMeta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, settled for a record $1.4 billion with Texas over illegal facial recognition data collection.
Meta to push on with plan to use UK Facebook and Instagram posts to train AIMeta will use millions of UK posts to train AI, a move faced with scrutiny from privacy advocates and regulators.
EU Commission Says Meta's Ad-Free Subscription Offering Violates DMAEU Commission rules Meta's ad-free subscription plan violates privacy laws.
Plans to use Facebook and Instagram posts to train AI criticisedMeta plans to use public posts and images from Facebook and Instagram to train AI, facing backlash from digital rights groups.
Facebook, Instagram users outraged over AI training with user posts: 'F-k right off'Meta's AI training using public posts has sparked significant backlash, raising privacy concerns among users.
Revealed: gambling firms secretly sharing users' data with Facebook without permissionGambling companies are violating data protection laws by tracking users and sharing their data with Meta without consent.
Meta Reaches $1.4 Billion Settlement With Texas Over Privacy ViolationsMeta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, settled for a record $1.4 billion with Texas over illegal facial recognition data collection.
Meta to push on with plan to use UK Facebook and Instagram posts to train AIMeta will use millions of UK posts to train AI, a move faced with scrutiny from privacy advocates and regulators.
EU Commission Says Meta's Ad-Free Subscription Offering Violates DMAEU Commission rules Meta's ad-free subscription plan violates privacy laws.
Plans to use Facebook and Instagram posts to train AI criticisedMeta plans to use public posts and images from Facebook and Instagram to train AI, facing backlash from digital rights groups.
Facebook, Instagram users outraged over AI training with user posts: 'F-k right off'Meta's AI training using public posts has sparked significant backlash, raising privacy concerns among users.
Revealed: gambling firms secretly sharing users' data with Facebook without permissionGambling companies are violating data protection laws by tracking users and sharing their data with Meta without consent.
Apple pulls data protection tool after UK government security rowApple removes Advanced Data Protection in the UK, meaning user data will no longer be end-to-end encrypted.
23andMe bankruptcy announcement sparks data security concerns23andMe's bankruptcy raises major concerns regarding the security of consumer data and potential unauthorized transfers.
Judge Told Trump And Musk To Follow The Law For A Week. They're Calling It Tyranny. - Above the LawJudge Engelmayer temporarily halts data transfer to ensure compliance with security protocols.
Apple pulls data protection tool after UK government security rowApple removes Advanced Data Protection in the UK, meaning user data will no longer be end-to-end encrypted.
23andMe bankruptcy announcement sparks data security concerns23andMe's bankruptcy raises major concerns regarding the security of consumer data and potential unauthorized transfers.
Judge Told Trump And Musk To Follow The Law For A Week. They're Calling It Tyranny. - Above the LawJudge Engelmayer temporarily halts data transfer to ensure compliance with security protocols.
EFFecting Change: Is There Hope for Social Media?Hawaii investigates crisis pregnancy centers for potential privacy law violations.
Podcast Episode Rerelease: Dr. Seuss Warned UsAlvaro Bedoya's role at the FTC emphasizes the importance of privacy laws and the dangers of workplace surveillance in the digital age.
EFFecting Change: Is There Hope for Social Media?Hawaii investigates crisis pregnancy centers for potential privacy law violations.
Podcast Episode Rerelease: Dr. Seuss Warned UsAlvaro Bedoya's role at the FTC emphasizes the importance of privacy laws and the dangers of workplace surveillance in the digital age.
Man Gets Painted As A Child-Killing Felon After ChatGPT Search. Will Privacy Protections Stop You From Being Lied About Next? - Above the LawAI misinformation can have serious legal implications.The case underscores the need for stronger privacy protections.
Student, teacher info stolen from PowerSchool in cyberattackPowerSchool suffered a cyberattack, compromising sensitive student and teacher data.The breach could have legal ramifications due to potential violations of privacy laws.
Government workers sue over potentially illegal DOGE serverFederal employees are legally challenging the connection of a server linked to Elon Musk to the US Office of Personnel Management for privacy violations.
Ontario's provincial police force could be using Israeli spyware, report findsLinks between Ontario police and Israeli spyware raise accountability concerns about authorities' use of cyber weapons.
Student, teacher info stolen from PowerSchool in cyberattackPowerSchool suffered a cyberattack, compromising sensitive student and teacher data.The breach could have legal ramifications due to potential violations of privacy laws.
Government workers sue over potentially illegal DOGE serverFederal employees are legally challenging the connection of a server linked to Elon Musk to the US Office of Personnel Management for privacy violations.
Ontario's provincial police force could be using Israeli spyware, report findsLinks between Ontario police and Israeli spyware raise accountability concerns about authorities' use of cyber weapons.
Justice Department sues TikTok, accusing the company of illegally collecting children's dataThe U.S. Justice Department filed a lawsuit against TikTok for violating children's online privacy laws, potentially impacting its operations in the country.
Rundown: FTC's potential priorities for ad tech, data and AIThe FTC under Andrew Ferguson will likely prioritize targeted enforcement against Big Tech over broad regulatory changes.
FTC Removes Posts Critical of Amazon, Microsoft, and AI CompaniesThe FTC has removed crucial business guidance blogs related to consumer protection and privacy that were established during the Biden administration.
Justice Department sues TikTok, accusing the company of illegally collecting children's dataThe U.S. Justice Department filed a lawsuit against TikTok for violating children's online privacy laws, potentially impacting its operations in the country.
Rundown: FTC's potential priorities for ad tech, data and AIThe FTC under Andrew Ferguson will likely prioritize targeted enforcement against Big Tech over broad regulatory changes.
FTC Removes Posts Critical of Amazon, Microsoft, and AI CompaniesThe FTC has removed crucial business guidance blogs related to consumer protection and privacy that were established during the Biden administration.
Homeland Security Officials Push I.R.S. for 700,000 Immigrants' AddressesThe DHS aims to obtain addresses of 700,000 undocumented immigrants from the IRS, raising serious privacy concerns.
Legal challenges to DOGE's government data access hinge on antiquated privacy lawsThe lawsuits against Elon Musk's tech team could redefine government data collection practices under outdated privacy laws.
Judge Orders Trump Officials, Including a DOGE Member, to Testify Over Musk Team's ActivitiesA federal judge has ordered Trump administration officials involved with Elon Musk's task force to testify regarding actions affecting federal employee privacy.
Legal challenges to DOGE's government data access hinge on antiquated privacy lawsThe lawsuits against Elon Musk's tech team could redefine government data collection practices under outdated privacy laws.
Judge Orders Trump Officials, Including a DOGE Member, to Testify Over Musk Team's ActivitiesA federal judge has ordered Trump administration officials involved with Elon Musk's task force to testify regarding actions affecting federal employee privacy.
DeepSeek disappears from South Korean app storesSouth Korea suspends DeepSeek's apps over privacy violations and concerns regarding personal data usage.
South Korea pauses downloads of DeekSeek AI over privacy concernsDeepSeek's app is unavailable in South Korea pending compliance with local data protection laws.
South Korea blocks downloads of DeepSeek from local app stores | TechCrunchSouth Korea temporarily restricts Chinese AI app DeepSeek over user data concerns, pending compliance with local privacy laws.
DeepSeek disappears from South Korean app storesSouth Korea suspends DeepSeek's apps over privacy violations and concerns regarding personal data usage.
South Korea pauses downloads of DeekSeek AI over privacy concernsDeepSeek's app is unavailable in South Korea pending compliance with local data protection laws.
South Korea blocks downloads of DeepSeek from local app stores | TechCrunchSouth Korea temporarily restricts Chinese AI app DeepSeek over user data concerns, pending compliance with local privacy laws.
IAPP GPS 2024: Localization, adequacy define current data transfer landscapeData localization requirements are a key barrier to international data transfers.Localization requirements vary across jurisdictions based on policy rationales.
Key Issues Shaping State-Level Tech PolicyPrivacy laws must be strengthened to protect consumers and include a private right of action to enhance enforcement against violations.
Uber hit by record $324 million fine for data transfers to USUber was fined $324 million for breaching European privacy laws by transferring sensitive driver data to the U.S. without adequate protection.
Google AdSense updates revealed for new US state privacy laws | App Developer MagazineGoogle AdSense is updating its policies in compliance with new state privacy laws effective January 2025 for Iowa, Delaware, New Jersey, Nebraska, and New Hampshire.
Clearview AI faces $45.6M fine in the Netherlands for 'illegal database' of faces | CBC NewsClearview AI was fined for creating an illegal facial recognition database violating EU privacy laws.
Privacy activists slap OpenAI with GDPR complaintnoyb filed GDPR complaint against OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT can't correct inaccurate data, violating GDPR rules.
IAPP GPS 2024: Localization, adequacy define current data transfer landscapeData localization requirements are a key barrier to international data transfers.Localization requirements vary across jurisdictions based on policy rationales.
Key Issues Shaping State-Level Tech PolicyPrivacy laws must be strengthened to protect consumers and include a private right of action to enhance enforcement against violations.
Uber hit by record $324 million fine for data transfers to USUber was fined $324 million for breaching European privacy laws by transferring sensitive driver data to the U.S. without adequate protection.
Google AdSense updates revealed for new US state privacy laws | App Developer MagazineGoogle AdSense is updating its policies in compliance with new state privacy laws effective January 2025 for Iowa, Delaware, New Jersey, Nebraska, and New Hampshire.
Clearview AI faces $45.6M fine in the Netherlands for 'illegal database' of faces | CBC NewsClearview AI was fined for creating an illegal facial recognition database violating EU privacy laws.
Privacy activists slap OpenAI with GDPR complaintnoyb filed GDPR complaint against OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT can't correct inaccurate data, violating GDPR rules.
Amazon accused of compromising anonymity of mobile users by tracking without consent - Local News MattersAmazon allegedly violated California's privacy laws by collecting geolocation data from mobile devices without user consent.
Amazon Sued in First 'My Health, My Data' Privacy Dispute (1)Amazon is accused of violating privacy laws by unauthorized collection of user location data for profit.
Amazon Hit With Suit Over Collection of Consumers' Location DataAmazon allegedly collected geolocation data from millions of users without consent, violating California privacy laws.
Amazon accused of compromising anonymity of mobile users by tracking without consent - Local News MattersAmazon allegedly violated California's privacy laws by collecting geolocation data from mobile devices without user consent.
Amazon Sued in First 'My Health, My Data' Privacy Dispute (1)Amazon is accused of violating privacy laws by unauthorized collection of user location data for profit.
Amazon Hit With Suit Over Collection of Consumers' Location DataAmazon allegedly collected geolocation data from millions of users without consent, violating California privacy laws.
Millions of student-loan borrowers are at the center of the latest probes into Elon Musk's DOGEThe Education Department is accused of improperly granting DOGE access to sensitive student-loan borrower data, prompting a lawsuit and investigation.
We Won': Federal Judge Blocks Elon Musk's Access To Treasury Data After NY AG Letitia James Takes AimA federal judge blocked Elon Musk's DOGE from accessing sensitive private information, requiring destruction of all gathered data.
Millions of student-loan borrowers are at the center of the latest probes into Elon Musk's DOGEThe Education Department is accused of improperly granting DOGE access to sensitive student-loan borrower data, prompting a lawsuit and investigation.
We Won': Federal Judge Blocks Elon Musk's Access To Treasury Data After NY AG Letitia James Takes AimA federal judge blocked Elon Musk's DOGE from accessing sensitive private information, requiring destruction of all gathered data.
Assembly member: 'I was under police investigation but I've been cleared'Unmesh Desai has been cleared of wrongdoing after a police investigation, expressing concern over media leaks regarding his case.
DOJ and FTC Sue TikTok for Violating Children's Privacy LawsTikTok faces lawsuit for violating children's privacy laws.
US govt sues TikTok over child privacy allegationsUS government suing TikTok for breaching child privacy laws.
Apple to Settle Siri Eavesdropping Lawsuit for $95 Million | KQEDSettlement may provide compensation for millions of eligible Apple device users over privacy issues, depending on approval and claims filed.
Grindr sued for allegedly sharing users' HIV statusGrindr is facing a lawsuit for allegedly sharing sensitive user data, breaching privacy laws.
DOJ and FTC Sue TikTok for Violating Children's Privacy LawsTikTok faces lawsuit for violating children's privacy laws.
US govt sues TikTok over child privacy allegationsUS government suing TikTok for breaching child privacy laws.
Apple to Settle Siri Eavesdropping Lawsuit for $95 Million | KQEDSettlement may provide compensation for millions of eligible Apple device users over privacy issues, depending on approval and claims filed.
Grindr sued for allegedly sharing users' HIV statusGrindr is facing a lawsuit for allegedly sharing sensitive user data, breaching privacy laws.
2025 Predictions: Policy & RegulationGovernment regulation will significantly affect the advertising industry by 2025, particularly through privacy laws and emissions reporting requirements.
Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta Publishes 2023-24 Annual ReportThe Alberta OIPC's 2023-24 report emphasizes modernizing privacy laws and addressing abandoned health records and employee snooping.
2025 Predictions: Policy & RegulationGovernment regulation will significantly affect the advertising industry by 2025, particularly through privacy laws and emissions reporting requirements.
Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta Publishes 2023-24 Annual ReportThe Alberta OIPC's 2023-24 report emphasizes modernizing privacy laws and addressing abandoned health records and employee snooping.
A regulatory roadmap to AI and privacyAI is raising complex privacy issues, highlighting the need for a rethink in privacy laws and a holistic approach to address the problems.
Texas Attorney General Investigating Google-Backed AI Startup Accused of Inappropriate Interactions With MinorsTexas Attorney General initiates investigation into Character.AI for potential privacy violations affecting minors. Lawsuits allege serious emotional harm caused to children.
A regulatory roadmap to AI and privacyAI is raising complex privacy issues, highlighting the need for a rethink in privacy laws and a holistic approach to address the problems.
Texas Attorney General Investigating Google-Backed AI Startup Accused of Inappropriate Interactions With MinorsTexas Attorney General initiates investigation into Character.AI for potential privacy violations affecting minors. Lawsuits allege serious emotional harm caused to children.
Privacy rules are spelling trouble for the art marketIncreased confidentiality periods at auction houses hinder access to historic sales records, driven by privacy laws like GDPR.
Australian Senate Passes Social Media Ban for Under-16s, Will Soon Become World-First LawAustralia passes world-first law banning social media for children under 16, with hefty fines for non-compliance.
Tilting Point lawsuit settles for 500K after violating COPPA and CCPA | App Developer MagazineTilting Point Media settled a case for $500K after violating COPPA and CCPA with their 'SpongeBob: Krusty Cook-Off' app.
Australian Senate Passes Social Media Ban for Under-16s, Will Soon Become World-First LawAustralia passes world-first law banning social media for children under 16, with hefty fines for non-compliance.
Tilting Point lawsuit settles for 500K after violating COPPA and CCPA | App Developer MagazineTilting Point Media settled a case for $500K after violating COPPA and CCPA with their 'SpongeBob: Krusty Cook-Off' app.
Cookie Information Releases the Best Free Plan on the MarketCookie Information introduces a free CMP plan aimed at supporting smaller businesses and enhancing compliance with privacy laws.
IBM hit with suit over Weather Channel ad data sharingIBM allegedly allowed third-party ad partners to collect user data without consent via its Weather Channel website, violating privacy laws.
Mozilla finds that most dating apps are not great guardians of user data | TechCrunchDating apps are increasingly invading user privacy by collecting large amounts of personal data, as highlighted in Mozilla's study.
IBM hit with suit over Weather Channel ad data sharingIBM allegedly allowed third-party ad partners to collect user data without consent via its Weather Channel website, violating privacy laws.
Mozilla finds that most dating apps are not great guardians of user data | TechCrunchDating apps are increasingly invading user privacy by collecting large amounts of personal data, as highlighted in Mozilla's study.
Security leaders discuss the National Public Data breachNational Public Data experienced a security breach compromising the PII of 2.9 billion individuals, increasing concerns about data security and consumer trust.
The National Public Data breach exposed nearly three billion users - now the company has filed for bankruptcyNational Public Data filed for bankruptcy due to an unsustainable fallout from a major data breach, facing class action lawsuits and reputational damage.
National Public Data, the hacked data broker that lost millions of Social Security numbers and more, files for bankruptcy | TechCrunchJericho Pictures filed for bankruptcy after a massive data breach affected hundreds of millions, underscoring severe liabilities.The company faces regulatory scrutiny and is unlikely to repay debtors or address litigation effectively.
Security leaders discuss the National Public Data breachNational Public Data experienced a security breach compromising the PII of 2.9 billion individuals, increasing concerns about data security and consumer trust.
The National Public Data breach exposed nearly three billion users - now the company has filed for bankruptcyNational Public Data filed for bankruptcy due to an unsustainable fallout from a major data breach, facing class action lawsuits and reputational damage.
National Public Data, the hacked data broker that lost millions of Social Security numbers and more, files for bankruptcy | TechCrunchJericho Pictures filed for bankruptcy after a massive data breach affected hundreds of millions, underscoring severe liabilities.The company faces regulatory scrutiny and is unlikely to repay debtors or address litigation effectively.
Four trends that will shape higher ed marketingMarketers in higher education must adapt to changing privacy laws and shifting metrics while focusing on trust-building strategies with students and stakeholders.
Extremist, Hypocritical, Weird: JD Vance Offers a Whole Array of Targets for Tim WalzGovernor Walz critiques GOP's menstrual surveillance as an invasion of privacy and a tactic to control reproductive rights.
Redfin faces amended complaint in video privacy lawsuitRedfin is accused of violating privacy laws by sharing user data with third parties without consent.
How to record a call on your iPhone (and check if it's legal in your state)Apple announced call recording feature for iPhone in new Apple Intelligence.Recording phone calls on iPhone requires third-party apps or external iOS devices for now.
Here Are EFF's Sacramento Priorities Right NowAdvocates must track and speak up on numerous bills in California's full-time legislature from January to August.EFF has achieved a victory by helping stop S.B.1076, which would have weakened the California Delete Act, enhancing consumer privacy rights.
TikTok violated children's privacy, allowed them to create accounts: DOJ lawsuitThe Justice Department and FTC sued TikTok for violating children's privacy laws and previous settlement terms, intensifying legal battles over user data protection.The lawsuit targets TikTok for allegedly collecting and using personal information of children under 13 without parental consent or control, highlighting a significant breach of online privacy regulations.
The Senate just passed two landmark bills aimed at protecting minors onlineThe Senate passed online safety bills regulating tech companies, including KOSA and COPPA 2.0, focusing on protecting children from harmful content and revising privacy laws.
3 Ways CTV Advertising Can Get So Much Better | AdExchangerAd frequency challenges in CTV need resolution for better user experience.
California advances measures targeting AI discrimination and deepfakesCalifornia lawmakers are advancing AI proposals to regulate the technology and protect against risks, potentially setting a precedent for nationwide regulations.
California advances AI proposals on discrimination, deepfakes, jobsCalifornia aims to build public trust, fight algorithmic discrimination, and outlaw certain deepfakes, potentially leading the way for AI regulations in the US.
California advances measures targeting AI discrimination and deepfakesCalifornia lawmakers are advancing AI proposals to regulate the technology and protect against risks, potentially setting a precedent for nationwide regulations.
California advances AI proposals on discrimination, deepfakes, jobsCalifornia aims to build public trust, fight algorithmic discrimination, and outlaw certain deepfakes, potentially leading the way for AI regulations in the US.
Council Post: How To Respond To The Shifting Tides Of Leveraging Customer DataBrands are evolving strategies to adapt to changes in the digital ecosystem driven by factors such as signal loss, deprecation of third-party cookies, and privacy laws.
A regulatory roadmap to AI and privacyAI technologies are enhancements of existing technologies; privacy issues in AI are extensions of traditional privacy concerns, requiring a holistic approach to regulation.
A regulatory roadmap to AI and privacyAI is highlighting the need for a comprehensive reevaluation of privacy laws, rather than creating separate legislation for AI privacy issues.
Colorado Bill Aims to Protect Consumer Brain DataConsumers' personal data, including brain activity, is increasingly collected by consumer neurotechnologies, raising privacy concerns.
Pharma Ad Startup Snags Seed Funding To Support Better TV Ad Targeting | AdExchangerBranchLab aims to solve the challenges of poorly targeted TV advertising for pharma brands by creating and selling TV audience segments without using identifiable patient information.