Privacy
Lawmakers Reject Palantir Donations, Citing Surveillance
Some Democrats return or redirect contributions over the data analytics firm’s immigration surveillance work.
Privacy
The entire concept of privacy has been transformed by broadband and the internet.
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.
Privacy
FCC Data Breach Order Under Review, Agency Says
The telecom industry still wants a court decision upholding the rules overturned.
BEAD
Rep. Guthrie: BEAD Money Needs to Flow
Guthrie considers Europe an example of over-regulation
Privacy
Court Finds FCC Data Breach Rules Not Blocked by Congressional Review Act
Telecom industry groups had said the rules were too similar to ones Congress axed under the Congressional Review Act
Privacy
Experts Warn Congress of ‘Surveillance Pricing’ Fueled by Lax Privacy Laws
Weak data privacy laws need to be strengthened, witnesses say
Privacy
Judges Appear Skeptical of Fifth Circuit Decision Tossing AT&T Fine
The Second Circuit heard arguments in Verizon's challenge to a fine for the same conduct.
Privacy
FCC Urges Judges Not to Follow Fifth Circuit in Striking Down Fines
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, previously critical of the penalties, defended them on Monday.
Privacy
Verizon, T-Mobile: Fifth Circuit Was Right to Strike Down AT&T Fine
Both carriers are fighting multi-million dollar fines of their own.
Big Tech
FTC Sues Uber, Alleging it Signed up Subscribers Without Permission
'Americans are tired of getting signed up for unwanted subscriptions that seem impossible to cancel, said FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson.
