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EU data protection
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Appeals court confirms that tracking-based online advertising is illegal in Europe

The Belgian Court ruled that the Transparency and Consent Framework for online advertising violates EU GDPR regulations.
EU data protection
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Appeals court confirms that tracking-based online advertising is illegal in Europe

The Belgian Court ruled that the Transparency and Consent Framework for online advertising violates EU GDPR regulations.
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Wearables
fromABA Journal
1 month ago

Wearable neurotech devices are becoming more prevalent; is the law behind the curve?

Wearable neurotechnology is advancing, but legal frameworks struggle to keep pace with privacy and data protection issues.
Privacy professionals
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
3 weeks 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
3 weeks ago

CIPA Litigation Narrowed: Key Court Ruling Offers Relief to Employers

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California recently narrowed the scope of the California Invasion of Privacy Act, requiring evidence of actual content interception.
Privacy professionals
Silicon Valley real estate
fromSFGATE
4 weeks ago

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.
Privacy technologies
fromChicago Tribune
1 month ago

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.
fromWIRED
1 month ago

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

An executive order leaves the authority for access decisions unclear, as officials from DOGE lack clear authorization from the Department of Interior.
Privacy professionals
EU data protection
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

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.
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.
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