Uber former security chief charged in connection with attempted data breach cover-up
The US Department of Justice has charged Joseph Sullivan, former chief security officer at Uber, with obstruction of justice following […]
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German DPA Publishes Schrems II Transfer Compliance Checklist and Suggested Modifications to SCCs
On August 24, 2020, the data protection authority of the German state of Baden-Württemberg published guidance on international transfers of […]
Facebook pushes for data portability legislation ahead of FTC hearing
Facebook pushed for legislation that makes it easier for users to transfer photos and videos to a rival tech platform, […]
California DMV Is Selling Drivers’ Data to Private Investigators
The California Department of Motor Vehicles is selling drivers’ data to private investigators and bail bondsmen, according to an internal […]
Coronavirus is halting US data privacy efforts across tech companies
Data privacy has taken a backseat by way of nationwide priorities within the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, as Congress […]
U.S. Government Contractor Embedded Software in Apps to Track Phones
Anomaly Six LLC , a small U.S. company with ties to the U.S. defense and intelligence communities has embedded its […]
US Senate Bill Limits Corporate Use of Facial Recognition
On August 4, 2020, Senators Jeff Merkley (OR) and Bernie Sanders (VT) introduced the National Biometric Information Privacy Act of […]
Clearview AI landed a new facial recognition contract with ICE
The controversial facial recognition software maker Clearview AI has a new contract with ICE, the most controversial U.S. government agency. […]
Clearview AI Mounts a First Amendment Defense
Clearview AI has hired Floyd Abrams, a top lawyer, to help fight claims that selling its data to law enforcement […]
Multiple Retailers Sued Under CCPA for Sharing Data Used to Identify Fraudulent Returns
Earlier this year, The Retail Equation, a loss prevention service provider, and Sephora were hit with a class action lawsuit […]
US Govt. Releases Report on Privacy, Discrimination Risks of Facial Recognition
The U.S. Government Accountability Office has released a key report about privacy and discrimination risks posed by the commercial use […]
Most US consumers want more control of data and don’t trust companies
More than half of US consumers want more control over their personal data – and a similar number don’t trust […]