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#client-disclosure

2 hours ago

SEC and CFTC Fast-Track US Crypto Oversight Using Interpretive Rules to Bypass Lengthy Rulemaking

U.S. regulators are using interpretive rules for faster crypto oversight, prioritizing clarity and reducing barriers for digital asset expansion.

Does age verification for social media help protect kids?

Governments are implementing age limits on social media to protect minors, but experts question the effectiveness of such measures.

fromHer Campus

They Knew, They Didn't Care, & We Are All Paying For It

Social media platforms like Instagram have been found liable for mental health damage to young users, with internal documents revealing harmful strategies targeting teens.

Digital life

fromwww.dw.com

14 hours ago

Does age verification for social media help protect kids?

Governments are implementing age limits on social media to protect minors, but experts question the effectiveness of such measures.

fromHer Campus

They Knew, They Didn't Care, & We Are All Paying For It

Social media platforms like Instagram have been found liable for mental health damage to young users, with internal documents revealing harmful strategies targeting teens.

BigLaw firm faces questions over $35M bill

Alberto Safra challenges a $35 million bill from Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr, raising concerns over high charges and billing practices.

#openai

17 hours ago

AI companies know they have an image problem. Will funding policy papers and thinktanks dig them out?

OpenAI calls for a reimagined social contract focused on people-first ideas amid rising public disapproval of AI.

fromThe Verge

Privacy professionals

Florida launches investigation into OpenAI

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is investigating OpenAI for public safety and national security risks related to its technology.

17 hours ago

AI companies know they have an image problem. Will funding policy papers and thinktanks dig them out?

OpenAI calls for a reimagined social contract focused on people-first ideas amid rising public disapproval of AI.

fromThe Verge

fromPrivacy International

Florida launches investigation into OpenAI

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is investigating OpenAI for public safety and national security risks related to its technology.

more#openai

US news

Dangerous data

US police misuse warrantless access to personal data, leading to wrongful arrests and life-altering consequences for innocent individuals.

#meta

fromABA Journal

Facebook, Instagram pulling ads from lawyers looking for plaintiffs ... to sue them

Meta is removing ads from lawyers seeking plaintiffs for lawsuits claiming social media addiction.

fromwww.bbc.com

Ex-Meta worker investigated for downloading 30,000 private Facebook photos

A former Meta employee is under investigation for downloading 30,000 private Facebook images using a program to bypass security checks.

fromABA Journal

Facebook, Instagram pulling ads from lawyers looking for plaintiffs ... to sue them

Meta is removing ads from lawyers seeking plaintiffs for lawsuits claiming social media addiction.

fromwww.bbc.com

Ex-Meta worker investigated for downloading 30,000 private Facebook photos

A former Meta employee is under investigation for downloading 30,000 private Facebook images using a program to bypass security checks.

more#meta

US politics

What bets are lawmakers and staffers making on prediction markets? They're not required to tell us.

Federal officials must disclose stock trades, but prediction market trades lack similar transparency, raising concerns about insider trading.

Data is a strategic asset and a strategic vulnerability

Data is a primary strategic asset in national security, transforming into both a powerful tool and a critical vulnerability.

Information security

How to Keep Your Company's Data Out of the Wrong Hands

Data is a strategic asset and a strategic vulnerability

Data is a primary strategic asset in national security, transforming into both a powerful tool and a critical vulnerability.

Information security

How to Keep Your Company's Data Out of the Wrong Hands

26% of CEOs think the greatest threat to their job security is their own CFO | Fortune

CEOs increasingly view CFOs as both essential partners and potential threats to their job security.

#digital-sovereignty

Breaking the stranglehold: Responses to data sovereignty risk | Computer Weekly

UK and EU initiatives aim to enhance digital sovereignty and reduce reliance on US cloud providers.

fromFortune

DevOps

The digital sovereignty dilemma is a false choice - here's how enterprises can have both | Fortune

Breaking the stranglehold: Responses to data sovereignty risk | Computer Weekly

UK and EU initiatives aim to enhance digital sovereignty and reduce reliance on US cloud providers.

DevOps

fromFortune

The digital sovereignty dilemma is a false choice - here's how enterprises can have both | Fortune

Organizations must ensure digital sovereignty by balancing local control with global technology access to remain resilient and competitive.

more#digital-sovereignty

France news

France Advances Law Mandating Self Custody Funds' Disclosure

The French National Assembly passed a bill requiring disclosure of self-custody wallets holding over 5,000 euros.

SF politics

from48 hills

Why is the City Attorney's Office 'investigating' a leaked document? It's unprecedented and alarming - 48 hills

Confidential leaks are integral to democracy, despite attempts by politicians to control information.

#data-breach

Capita's pension portal exposes civil servants' private data

Capita limited online functionality of the Civil Service Pensions Scheme member portal after a data breach exposed personal information of public sector workers.

Los Angeles

fromLos Angeles Times

How thousands of sensitive LAPD files got leaked online - and what happens next

A significant data breach exposed sensitive LAPD files and other records, attributed to the hacking group WorldLeaks.

Capita's troubled Civil Service Pension Scheme hit by data breach | Computer Weekly

A data breach exposed personal information of nearly 140 members of the UK Civil Service Pension Scheme.

fromTechCrunch

Hackers steal and leak sensitive LAPD police documents | TechCrunch

Cybercriminals leaked sensitive LAPD documents online, including personnel files and internal investigations, allegedly by the extortion gang World Leaks.

Mercor hit with 5 contractor lawsuits in a week over data breach

Contractors filed lawsuits against Mercor for data privacy violations following a significant data breach affecting personal information.

Capita's pension portal exposes civil servants' private data

Capita limited online functionality of the Civil Service Pensions Scheme member portal after a data breach exposed personal information of public sector workers.

Los Angeles

fromLos Angeles Times

How thousands of sensitive LAPD files got leaked online - and what happens next

A significant data breach exposed sensitive LAPD files and other records, attributed to the hacking group WorldLeaks.

Capita's troubled Civil Service Pension Scheme hit by data breach | Computer Weekly

A data breach exposed personal information of nearly 140 members of the UK Civil Service Pension Scheme.

fromTechCrunch

Hackers steal and leak sensitive LAPD police documents | TechCrunch

Cybercriminals leaked sensitive LAPD documents online, including personnel files and internal investigations, allegedly by the extortion gang World Leaks.

Intellectual property law

Mercor hit with 5 contractor lawsuits in a week over data breach

Contractors filed lawsuits against Mercor for data privacy violations following a significant data breach affecting personal information.

How To Serve Clients Amid Board Scrutiny And Investor Activism

Agency conversations with executives now focus on measurable business impact rather than just creative output.

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Comparison Shopping Is Not a (Computer) Crime

AI tools can help consumers find better prices, but Amazon is attempting to block them using legal claims.

Higher education

Presidents Puzzled on Rebuilding Public Trust in Higher Ed

Public trust in higher education has slightly improved but remains low, with most presidents believing their institutions are ineffective in addressing this issue.

Healthcare

fromArs Technica

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

Trump admin makes sweeping request for medical records of federal workers

The Trump administration plans to collect sensitive medical records from millions of federal workers and retirees, raising legal and health policy concerns.

Privacy technologies

Selling Mass Surveillance | EFFector 38.7

Police surveillance technology often expands beyond its original purpose, leading to concerns about privacy and civil liberties.

Data science

UK National Data Library plan needs work, study finds

The UK's National Data Library needs improved dataset accessibility to support AI development and meaningful analysis.

Online marketing

fromAmerican Banker

Will your bank be cited when customers ask AI?

AI-generated financial answers rely on a few sources, making brand and content strategy crucial for banks and marketers.

Parenting

Tech can't wait for regulation to protect children online | Computer Weekly

Harmful online content for children results from profit-driven algorithms, not parenting or education failures.

#fraud-prevention

Non-profit organizations

The war against fraud should be a war for tech modernization

A new task force aims to combat fraud in public benefits programs by ensuring adequate anti-fraud controls and addressing data sharing challenges.

MITRE Releases Fight Fraud Framework

MITRE released the Fight Fraud Framework to help organizations combat fraud through a behavior-based model of fraud tactics and techniques.

Non-profit organizations

The war against fraud should be a war for tech modernization

A new task force aims to combat fraud in public benefits programs by ensuring adequate anti-fraud controls and addressing data sharing challenges.

MITRE Releases Fight Fraud Framework

MITRE released the Fight Fraud Framework to help organizations combat fraud through a behavior-based model of fraud tactics and techniques.

more#fraud-prevention

Left-wing politics

fromFortune

America's CEOs have become reluctant guardians of democracy | Fortune

Business leaders have historically played a crucial role in promoting democracy and social justice in America.

Digital life

fromCbsnews

13 hours ago

Is your phone listening to you?

Phones are not listening to conversations; targeted ads are based on user behavior and interests.

fromIndependent

Computer engineer claims he was penalised for flagging Israeli links of firm given 'bananas' server access at top Irish cybersecurity company

A cyber-security firm reprimanded an engineer for discriminatory comments regarding an Israeli company's access to its servers amid concerns about Palestinian genocide.

#ai

fromFast Company

Artificial intelligence

Is Mythos a blessing or a curse for cybersecurity? It depends on whom you ask

Why Anthropic's new AI model has some cybersecurity pros worried about its hacking abilities

Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview is withheld from public release due to concerns over its potential to exploit software vulnerabilities autonomously.

fromFast Company

Is Mythos a blessing or a curse for cybersecurity? It depends on whom you ask

Claude Mythos AI model may enhance cybersecurity defenses but also poses risks for hackers due to its ability to identify vulnerabilities and create exploits.

Why Anthropic's new AI model has some cybersecurity pros worried about its hacking abilities

Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview is withheld from public release due to concerns over its potential to exploit software vulnerabilities autonomously.

10 Best SOC 2 Compliance Software for 2026

SOC 2 compliance software automates security controls, streamlining the audit process and ensuring readiness in weeks instead of months.

Marketing tech

fromDigiday

Future of Marketing Briefing: The ad industry has an AI label problem

The ad industry struggles with AI transparency, balancing honesty against potential loss in ad effectiveness.

DevOps

AWS: Agents shouldn't be secret, so we built a registry

AWS Agent Registry enhances visibility and control over AI agents in corporate environments.

#cybersecurity

Cryptocurrency

Treasury Launches Cybersecurity Initiative Expanding Threat Intelligence Access for Digital Asset Firms

fromSecuritymagazine

Healthcare

Healthcare Executives Face a New Era of Personal Risk

Artificial intelligence

US summoned bank bosses to discuss cyber risks posed by Anthropic's latest AI model

fromBoston.com

Healthcare

Signature Healthcare in Brockton hit by cybersecurity incident

Treasury debuts effort to share cyber threat intel with crypto firms

The Treasury Department will share cyber threat intelligence with cryptocurrency firms to enhance their cybersecurity measures against increasing threats.

'Several dozen' orgs targeted by a new extortion crew

A new extortion crew, UNC6783, targets high-value corporations using phishing and social engineering tactics to steal sensitive data.

Cryptocurrency

Treasury Launches Cybersecurity Initiative Expanding Threat Intelligence Access for Digital Asset Firms

U.S. Treasury expands cybersecurity coordination with digital asset firms to enhance protections and integrate with traditional finance.

Healthcare

fromSecuritymagazine

Healthcare Executives Face a New Era of Personal Risk

Healthcare executives face heightened personal risks due to grievance-motivated cyber threats amid economic pressures and public accountability.

US summoned bank bosses to discuss cyber risks posed by Anthropic's latest AI model

US Treasury secretary convened bank chiefs to address cybersecurity risks from Anthropic's AI model, Claude Mythos, which poses unprecedented threats.

Healthcare

fromBoston.com

Signature Healthcare in Brockton hit by cybersecurity incident

Signature Healthcare is managing a cybersecurity incident, affecting some services while maintaining inpatient and emergency care.

Treasury debuts effort to share cyber threat intel with crypto firms

The Treasury Department will share cyber threat intelligence with cryptocurrency firms to enhance their cybersecurity measures against increasing threats.

fromPrivacy International

'Several dozen' orgs targeted by a new extortion crew

A new extortion crew, UNC6783, targets high-value corporations using phishing and social engineering tactics to steal sensitive data.

401(k) Plans Could Add Riskier Investments Under a New Rule

The Trump administration is enabling riskier alternative investments in 401(k) plans, easing regulations for plan sponsors.

Business intelligence

Transparency and explainability for algorithmic decisions at work

Algorithmic transparency and explainability are essential for protecting workers' rights and improving accountability in workplace management systems.

How our digital devices are putting our right to privacy at risk

Digital convenience comes at the cost of personal data privacy, raising concerns about its potential use against individuals by law enforcement.

fromAdExchanger

Data Privacy At The Kitchen Table | AdExchanger

Data privacy has become a significant concern for lawmakers and constituents, evolving into a key topic of discussion.

Privacy technologies

fromArs Technica

How our digital devices are putting our right to privacy at risk

Digital convenience comes at the cost of personal data privacy, raising concerns about its potential use against individuals by law enforcement.

fromAdExchanger

Data Privacy At The Kitchen Table | AdExchanger

Data privacy has become a significant concern for lawmakers and constituents, evolving into a key topic of discussion.

more#data-privacy

Data science

fromwww.housingwire.com

DataTrace on AI's reality, risk and responsibility in title search

AI enhances title workflows but relies on trusted data infrastructure for accuracy and insurability.

Remote teams

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Security contractor blew the whistle on shabby support crew

Brad, a security contractor, faced challenges with antivirus alerts while working in a labor hire company's office without proper IT support.

Higher education

Consumer Protection Group Unveils Student AI Bill of Rights

Consumer protection advocates urge higher education institutions to adopt a Student AI Bill of Rights to protect students from AI misuse.

What The Legal Industry Can Learn About AI Hallucinations From Auditors - Above the Law

AI-generated legal documents can contain convincing errors, necessitating stronger governance and review processes in law firms.

US politics

fromwww.npr.org

ICE acknowledges it is using powerful spyware

ICE is using spyware tools to intercept encrypted messages to combat fentanyl trafficking.

Marketing tech

fromForbes

fromHarvard Business Review

5 Ways To Regain Trust In Your Marketing Metrics

Many B2B marketing leaders lack trust in their company's marketing measurement, highlighting a significant data confidence gap.

Business

Boards Need to Rethink How They Advise CEOs

Boards need to adapt discussions despite having experienced members, as CEOs struggle to prioritize amid disruption.

fromEngadget

IBM settles its DEI lawsuit with the DOJ for $17 million

IBM will pay over $17 million to settle DOJ accusations of violating civil rights laws with its DEI practices.

Philosophy

2 weeks ago

Calling out corporate BS? There's a steaming pile to aim for

Corporate jargon impresses those least equipped for analytical thinking, confirming biases while also serving essential functions in specific contexts.

fromThe Hacker News

The Hidden Security Risks of Shadow AI in Enterprises

Shadow AI poses significant risks by allowing unregulated use of AI tools that can expose sensitive data and weaken security controls.

fromThe New Yorker

Sam Altman's Trust Issues at OpenAI

Sam Altman shifted his stance on A.I. safety, striking a deal with the Pentagon despite previously supporting a more cautious approach.

fromComputerworld

Questions raised about how LinkedIn uses the petabytes of data it collects

LinkedIn users should limit identifiable data exposure and treat the platform as potentially hostile until BrowserGate allegations are verified.

Lawyers Should Stay Away From A Client's Office Politics - Above the Law

Attorneys should avoid office politics when representing clients to ensure effective communication and minimize internal conflicts.

The Hidden ROI of Visibility: Better Decisions, Better Behavior, Better Security

Visibility through security measures can deter undesirable behavior and enhance safety in challenging situations.

Understanding AI Hallucinations: Making Sure You Don't End Up At The Wrong Stop - Above the Law

Understanding GenAI's predictable failures is crucial for legal professionals to avoid hallucinations and inaccuracies in legal outputs.

#ai-governance

fromTechRepublic

Your AI Governance Can't Wait. Here's Where to Start. - TechRepublic

AI governance is essential for organizations to confidently deploy AI and avoid significant risks.

3 weeks ago

How to Govern AI Before It Damages Your Brand

AI interactions directly shape brand perception, and customers attribute AI errors to the company rather than the algorithm, making AI governance essential for maintaining trust.

fromTechRepublic

Your AI Governance Can't Wait. Here's Where to Start. - TechRepublic

AI governance is essential for organizations to confidently deploy AI and avoid significant risks.

3 weeks ago

How to Govern AI Before It Damages Your Brand

AI interactions directly shape brand perception, and customers attribute AI errors to the company rather than the algorithm, making AI governance essential for maintaining trust.

813 Solos Signed Their Names While Big Law and GCs Hid

High-powered lawyers filed briefs anonymously, while solo and small firm lawyers openly signed in opposition to retaliatory executive orders.

Alarm in health service over Palantir staff being given NHS email accounts

Health service staff are alarmed by Palantir engineers receiving NHS email accounts, raising concerns about privacy and ethics.

fromFast Company

It's way too easy to cheat now

Generative AI enables undetectable scams, including fake X-rays that deceive even experienced radiologists.

fromwww.housingwire.com

FinCEN proposes new AML rule for financial institutions

FinCEN proposed a rule to reform AML/CFT programs, focusing on effectiveness and reducing compliance burdens for financial institutions.

fromThe Hacker News

Shrinking the IAM Attack Surface through Identity Visibility and Intelligence Platforms (IVIP)

Enterprise IAM faces fragmentation, leading to Identity Dark Matter and a significant gap in visibility and security oversight.

Scott Barshay's Paul, Weiss Makeover: More Money, Less Soul? - Above the Law

Paul, Weiss is undergoing significant internal changes, marked by controversial decisions and leadership shifts, impacting its reputation and staff retention.

fromAdExchanger

What Regulators Talk About When They Talk About Ad Tech | AdExchanger

Privacy regulators emphasize protecting children, honoring opt-outs, and ensuring companies are transparent about data collection practices.

fromThe Hacker News

The Hidden Cost of Recurring Credential Incidents

Credential incidents cause significant operational costs and disruptions, impacting IT teams and overall business productivity beyond just breach prevention.

Why 'Helpful' Legal AI Is Often The Least Trustworthy - Above the Law

Lawyers distrust legal AI not due to safety concerns, but because it often feels inattentive and overly polite.

Meta Pauses Work With Mercor After LiteLLM-Linked Data Breach - TechRepublic

Meta has paused work with Mercor due to a security breach linked to the LiteLLM supply chain attack.

fromInfoWorld

Claude Code leak puts enterprise trust at risk as security, governance concerns mount

Leaks threaten Anthropic's market position and raise security concerns about its AI coding tools.

fromTechRepublic

Meta Pauses Work With Mercor After LiteLLM-Linked Data Breach - TechRepublic

Meta has paused work with Mercor due to a security breach linked to the LiteLLM supply chain attack.

fromInfoWorld

Claude Code leak puts enterprise trust at risk as security, governance concerns mount

Leaks threaten Anthropic's market position and raise security concerns about its AI coding tools.

more#ai-security

fromInfoWorld

2 weeks ago

The agent security mess

Most granted permissions are unused by humans, but AI agents will exploit them, leading to significant security risks.

US politics

fromFlowingData

Database to explore conflicts of interest through financial disclosures

ProPublica created a searchable database of financial disclosure documents from the president and 1,573 executive branch appointees, revealing their assets, outside positions, and compensation.

The Next Cybersecurity Crisis Isn't Breaches-It's Data You Can't Trust

Data integrity now encompasses data trust, emphasizing the importance of reliable data in AI-driven decision-making.

fromMedCity News

3 weeks ago

The Evolving Landscape of Privacy and Cybersecurity: Essential Strategies for Legal and Compliance Professionals - MedCity News

Organizations must combine strong controls with comprehensive employee training and accountability culture to effectively protect sensitive data and comply with evolving privacy laws.

fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

Legal Groups Push for Mandatory Disclosure of Litigation Funders

Third-party litigation funders must disclose their involvement in federal civil cases through a proposed amendment to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(a)(1)(A) to establish uniform disclosure requirements across inconsistent federal courts.

fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

fromHarvard Business Review

The AI Ethics Waterfall: Disclosure, Governance, and Who's Really Responsible

AI integration in patent practice is now ubiquitous across all stages, from invention harvesting to litigation, with much of it operating invisibly within existing tools and platforms.

Business

Where to Look for Ethical Risk Inside a Company

Unchecked integrity gaps—overlooked conflicts of interest, offensive behavior, or aggressive sales practices—can escalate into severe reputational and financial harm.

fromBusiness Matters

7 Data Privacy Risks Leaders Miss in 2026

Organizations overlook seven critical privacy risks in 2026 that bypass security awareness, including public WiFi interception, malicious browser extensions, shadow AI tools, unencrypted messaging, credential reuse, unmanaged personal devices, and data retention gaps.

fromMarTech

A practical framework for AI disclosure in marketing | MarTech

AI disclosure should be applied on a context-based continuum assessing context, consequence, and audience impact rather than as an absolute yes-or-no requirement.

Four Risks Boards Cannot Treat as Background Noise

Rather than stolen data making headlines, it was business stoppage that triggered attention. Moving into 2026, the board's focus should be on ensuring business continuity and building resilience in the face of emerging risks generated by AI usage and attack vectors, quantum computing and geopolitics.

Information security

fromDataBreaches.Net

You're not paranoid: lawyers ARE coming to get you. - DataBreaches.Net

Failure of federal regulators to act after patient-data breaches can prompt state attorneys general and class-action lawsuits seeking money and corrective action plans.

fromwww.housingwire.com