FTC Chair Warns Tech Firms Not to Weaken Data Privacy to Comply With EU, UK Laws

The chairman of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission warned Apple, Alphabet, and other technology companies that…

Google Settles YouTube Children’s Privacy Lawsuit for $30 Million

Google will pay $30 million to settle a lawsuit claiming it violated the privacy of children…

Australia’s Privacy Regulator Sues Optus Over 2022 Data Breach

An Australian regulator has sued Optus, alleging the Singapore Telecommunications-owned carrier breached privacy laws during a…

Trial Against Meta Over Facebook Privacy Violations Begins

An $8 billion class action investors’ lawsuit against Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and company leaders —…

Meta Investors, Zuckerberg Square Off at $8B Trial Over Alleged Privacy Violations

Mark Zuckerberg is expected to appear as a star witness in an unusual $8 billion trial…

Online Ticket Seller to Pay $85K for Violating Connecticut’s New Data Privacy Law

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong announced a settlement with TicketNetwork, Inc. as a result of an…

California Fails to Stop 23andMe Founder From Re-Acquiring Firm Amid Privacy Concerns

Genetic testing company 23andMe can proceed with a $305 million sale to the company’s co-founder Anne…

What Privacy and Protection Standards are in Place for Medicaid Enrollees’ Personal Data? 

According to the Associated Press, the Trump administration recently shared the personal and health data of…

New England Patriots to Pay $2.1 Million to Settle App Users’ Privacy Claims

A federal district court judge in Boston has granted preliminary approval to a $2.16 million settlement…