Congress
Bipartisan Bill Would Protect Archived Emails from Warrantless Searches
Lawmakers say the bill would close a privacy loophole
Privacy
The entire concept of privacy has been transformed by broadband and the internet.
Privacy
House Panel to Hold Hearing on Major Data Privacy Bill
The bill gives the consumers the right to know and control when personal data is being shared.
Privacy
Big Tech Harvests $831,000 in Lifetime Value From Average American User
The foundation stresses consumers should decide whether their data is shared.
Privacy
Trump Mobile Exposes Customer Data in Breach
Security flaw hits T1 phone customers as pre-order claims face scrutiny
Privacy
Congress Extends Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Deadline
Temporary measure pushes surveillance authority to April 30 amid ongoing debate.
Privacy
Virginia Bans Sale of Precise Geolocation Data
Ban reflects growing push to curb data brokers, even as industry warns of impacts on digital services.
Privacy
Congress Divided Over Renewal of U.S. Surveillance Program as Deadline Nears
Lawmakers clash over proposals to renew a controversial U.S. surveillance authority expiring April 20.
Privacy
States Ramp Up Restrictions on Sale of Sensitive Consumer Data
Maryland’s law banning the sale of sensitive data signals a shift toward stricter state privacy regulation.
Privacy
Lawmakers Reject Palantir Donations, Citing Surveillance
Some Democrats return or redirect contributions over the data analytics firm’s immigration surveillance work.
Privacy
White House Launches App to Keep Public Informed on Trump Administration
Privacy advocates question scope of data the app requests for use.
Privacy
Iran Build a Vast Camera Network to Control Dissent. Israel Turned it Into a Targeting Tool
Israel’s use of Tehran street cameras to help kill Iran’s supreme leader shows how everyday surveillance can turn into a wartime weapon.
Privacy
Virginia Joins Growing State Effort to Restrict Sale of Location Data
A Virginia privacy bill aims to close a gap in the state’s consumer data protection law.
California
California Launches Privacy Tool Aimed at Blocking Sale of Personal Data
Platform allows Californians to send a single request to hundreds of data brokers to delete and stop selling personal information.
China
Senators Push App Disclosure Rules Tied to Foreign Adversaries
App ID Act would require websites and apps to disclose foreign ownership or data storage.
Privacy
Texas Finalizes $1.3B Privacy Settlement With Google
Google violated state law by collecting users’ location, browsing, and biometric data, Texas' attorney general said.
Privacy
Cruz Blocks Bill to Extend Privacy Protections Nationwide
The bill would prevent data brokers from selling or trading personal information of anyone located in the U.S.
