Security leaders respond to the AT&T data breach
AT&T data compromised, no content, or personal info leaked
Organizations urged to enhance mobile security measures
NY: Equinox notifies clients and employees of April data security incident
Equinox experienced a serious data security incident linked to the LockBit3.0 ransomware group, resulting in the exposure of sensitive personal information.
Professional Probation Services leak exposed almost half a million probationers' personal info
Professional Probation Services compromised nearly 500,000 probationers' private data, highlighting significant risks regarding personal privacy and corporate accountability.
Security leaders respond to the AT&T data breach
AT&T data compromised, no content, or personal info leaked
Organizations urged to enhance mobile security measures
NY: Equinox notifies clients and employees of April data security incident
Equinox experienced a serious data security incident linked to the LockBit3.0 ransomware group, resulting in the exposure of sensitive personal information.
Professional Probation Services leak exposed almost half a million probationers' personal info
Professional Probation Services compromised nearly 500,000 probationers' private data, highlighting significant risks regarding personal privacy and corporate accountability.
Spain's data protection authority ordered Worldcoin project to stop collecting personal data in Spain.
Tools for Humanity faced scrutiny in multiple countries for data privacy violations.
Meta slapped with a $15 million fine by South Korea. Here's why
South Korea fined Meta $15 million for illegally collecting sensitive user information without consent, highlighting increased scrutiny on the company's data practices.
Irish Watchdog Imposes Record 310 Million Fine on LinkedIn for GDPR Violations
LinkedIn fined €310 million for GDPR violations regarding user privacy and targeted advertising practices.
LinkedIn hit with $334M fine for violating GDPR - SiliconANGLE
LinkedIn fined €310 million for GDPR violations related to targeted advertising practices.
Dutch watchdog fines Uber over driver data protection DW 08/26/2024
The Dutch DPA fined Uber €290 million for GDPR violations in transferring driver data to the US, citing inadequate data protection measures.
Netherlands hits Uber with 290M fine for transfer of 'sensitive' driver data to US
Uber fined €290mn for violating GDPR by transferring European driver data to the US without necessary protections.
AEPD orders Worldcoin to halt data processing
Spain's data protection authority ordered Worldcoin project to stop collecting personal data in Spain.
Tools for Humanity faced scrutiny in multiple countries for data privacy violations.
Meta slapped with a $15 million fine by South Korea. Here's why
South Korea fined Meta $15 million for illegally collecting sensitive user information without consent, highlighting increased scrutiny on the company's data practices.
Irish Watchdog Imposes Record 310 Million Fine on LinkedIn for GDPR Violations
LinkedIn fined €310 million for GDPR violations regarding user privacy and targeted advertising practices.
LinkedIn hit with $334M fine for violating GDPR - SiliconANGLE
LinkedIn fined €310 million for GDPR violations related to targeted advertising practices.
Dutch watchdog fines Uber over driver data protection DW 08/26/2024
The Dutch DPA fined Uber €290 million for GDPR violations in transferring driver data to the US, citing inadequate data protection measures.
Netherlands hits Uber with 290M fine for transfer of 'sensitive' driver data to US
Uber fined €290mn for violating GDPR by transferring European driver data to the US without necessary protections.
The Justice Department sues TikTok for breaking child privacy laws
TikTok faces US DOJ lawsuit for violating child privacy laws.
FTC Takes Action Against Security Camera Firm Verkada over Charges it Failed to Secure Videos, Other Personal Data and Violated CAN-SPAM Act
Verkada must implement a security program and pay a $2.95 million penalty for security failures and CAN-SPAM Act violations.
DOJ lawsuit against TikTok will focus on children's privacy
The U.S. Department of Justice's upcoming lawsuit against TikTok focuses on children's privacy violations rather than misleading adult users about data privacy.
Security Camera Firm Verkada Fined For Cybersecurity Flaws
Verkada was fined $2.95 million for inadequate cybersecurity measures leading to breaches that compromised sensitive customer information.
TikTok could face lawsuit by DOJ over potential child privacy violations
FTC referred a complaint against TikTok to the Justice Department for potential children's privacy violations.
TikTok complaint referred to US justice department
The FTC has referred a complaint against TikTok and ByteDance to the DOJ over potential children's privacy violations.
The Justice Department sues TikTok for breaking child privacy laws
TikTok faces US DOJ lawsuit for violating child privacy laws.
FTC Takes Action Against Security Camera Firm Verkada over Charges it Failed to Secure Videos, Other Personal Data and Violated CAN-SPAM Act
Verkada must implement a security program and pay a $2.95 million penalty for security failures and CAN-SPAM Act violations.
DOJ lawsuit against TikTok will focus on children's privacy
The U.S. Department of Justice's upcoming lawsuit against TikTok focuses on children's privacy violations rather than misleading adult users about data privacy.
Security Camera Firm Verkada Fined For Cybersecurity Flaws
Verkada was fined $2.95 million for inadequate cybersecurity measures leading to breaches that compromised sensitive customer information.
TikTok could face lawsuit by DOJ over potential child privacy violations
FTC referred a complaint against TikTok to the Justice Department for potential children's privacy violations.
TikTok complaint referred to US justice department
The FTC has referred a complaint against TikTok and ByteDance to the DOJ over potential children's privacy violations.
The FTC might sue TikTok over its handling of users' privacy and security
The FTC is close to concluding a multiyear investigation into TikTok for potential privacy violations and misleading statements.
TikTok faces multiple challenges including a proposed ban, legal action from the FTC, and pressure from regulators and lawmakers in the US.
U.S. Sues TikTok Over Child Privacy Violations
The Justice Department sued TikTok for illegally collecting children's data, highlighting violations under COPPA and a 2019 agreement, seeking fines for non-compliance.
TikTok Sued by US Justice Department for Alleged Violations of Kids' Privacy
TikTok faces penalties for breaching court order on collecting children's data without consent.
TikTok parent ByteDance sued for 'massive-scale invasions of children's privacy'
TikTok sued for privacy violations involving children under 13.
DOJ Drops Claims TikTok Misled U.S. Consumers in Lawsuit
The U.S. Justice Department won't pursue allegations that ByteDance misled U.S. consumers about data security but plans to file a consumer protection lawsuit against TikTok for children's privacy violations.
The FTC might sue TikTok over its handling of users' privacy and security
The FTC is close to concluding a multiyear investigation into TikTok for potential privacy violations and misleading statements.
TikTok faces multiple challenges including a proposed ban, legal action from the FTC, and pressure from regulators and lawmakers in the US.
U.S. Sues TikTok Over Child Privacy Violations
The Justice Department sued TikTok for illegally collecting children's data, highlighting violations under COPPA and a 2019 agreement, seeking fines for non-compliance.
TikTok Sued by US Justice Department for Alleged Violations of Kids' Privacy
TikTok faces penalties for breaching court order on collecting children's data without consent.
TikTok parent ByteDance sued for 'massive-scale invasions of children's privacy'
TikTok sued for privacy violations involving children under 13.
DOJ Drops Claims TikTok Misled U.S. Consumers in Lawsuit
The U.S. Justice Department won't pursue allegations that ByteDance misled U.S. consumers about data security but plans to file a consumer protection lawsuit against TikTok for children's privacy violations.
Will OpenAI and other LLM developers be able to weather the winds of privacy regulation?
AI developers face legal challenges over privacy violations, like OpenAI's ChatGPT complaint under GDPR for inaccuracies about a public figure's birthdate.
Microsoft calls AI privacy complaint 'doomsday hyperbole'
Microsoft accused plaintiffs of doomsday hyperbole about AI threats to civilization.
Plaintiffs in privacy claim seek injunction to remove data from AI models trained without adequate consent.
Will OpenAI and other LLM developers be able to weather the winds of privacy regulation?
AI developers face legal challenges over privacy violations, like OpenAI's ChatGPT complaint under GDPR for inaccuracies about a public figure's birthdate.
Microsoft calls AI privacy complaint 'doomsday hyperbole'
Microsoft accused plaintiffs of doomsday hyperbole about AI threats to civilization.
Plaintiffs in privacy claim seek injunction to remove data from AI models trained without adequate consent.
FTC Is Paying Ring Customers Millions in Amazon Settlement | Entrepreneur
If personal footage from a Ring camera was accessed without consent, customers might receive a significant payout.
Open Rights Group accuses LiveRamp of 'unlawful' data processing | Computer Weekly
LiveRamp faces complaints for privacy violations under European data protection laws
Concerns raised over extensive data processing and lack of transparency by LiveRamp
You may be eligible for a payout thanks to this Calif. privacy invasion lawsuit
Residents in California may be entitled to compensation due to a lawsuit against Digital Recognition Network (DRN) for privacy violations.
The DRN lawsuit in California affects a class of about 23 million people whose license plate data was collected and sold, potentially resulting in a penalty for the company.
The Pentagon Tried to Hide That It Bought Americans' Data Without a Warrant
US officials have been concealing arrangements between spy agencies and private companies for tracking Americans' whereabouts via cellphones.
Police and intelligence agencies pay companies for location data, bypassing the need for a warrant.
Regulators crack down on company selling detailed location data
Federal regulators are cracking down on companies that profit off people's sensitive personal information.
The FTC has settled with two companies, InMarket Media and Outlogic (formerly X-Mode Social), to prohibit the sale of users' sensitive location data.
Here are the Worst in Show' CES products, according to consumer and privacy advocates
The Worst in Show contest at CES 2022 awarded products that could potentially harm society and the planet.
Car technology and privacy violations were among the main concerns of the judges.
YouTube now lets you request removal of AI-generated content that simulates your face or voice | TechCrunch
YouTube introduced a policy change allowing users to request the removal of AI-generated content that simulates their face or voice under privacy violations.