#privacy-violations

#privacy-violations

Mark Zuckerberg and current and former directors of Meta Platforms have agreed to settle claims for $8 billion related to privacy violations affecting Facebook users.

Healthline Media LLC will pay $1.55 million in penalties for privacy violations under a pending settlement with California Attorney General Rob Bonta. The settlement is the largest for violations under the California Consumer Privacy Act. The website publisher did not allow consumers to opt out of targeted advertising, and it shared data without proper protections.

If you've owned an iPhone, Apple Watch or one of several other devices made by the Bay Area tech giant, and noticed - at any point from September 2014 to the end of 2024 - that the device's Siri voice tech activated on accident, you're likely in for a small, easy payday.

The Fifth Circuit concluded that the FCC acted as prosecutor, jury, and judge, violating AT&T's Seventh Amendment right to a jury trial.

Matt Weiss, a former coach, faces severe allegations including unauthorized computer access and identity theft over a span of several years, targeting college athletes.

A staffer for the Department of Government Efficiency violated Treasury policies by sharing personal data, highlighting concerns over privacy and policy adherence within the Trump administration.