Privacy
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Courts & LawFacebook Found Liable for 43 Million Privacy Violations by New Mexico Jury
Sep 26, 2026
A New Mexico jury found Facebook liable for over 43 million violations of state consumer protection law, with penalties yet to be determined by the judge.
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PoliticsFlock Safety Faces Scrutiny Over Contradictory Security Claims in West Virginia
Sep 19, 2026
West Virginia lawmakers are demanding answers from Flock Safety over alleged contradictory statements on data security, raising broader questions about surveillance.
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Courts & LawAudit Reveals Out-of-State Police Search Wisconsin Village’s Flock Cameras Over a Million Times Monthly
Sep 15, 2026
Audit logs show police nationwide, led by California Highway Patrol, search Elm Grove, Wisconsin’s Flock camera network over a million times monthly, raising privacy concerns.
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EducationMicrosoft and Teachers Union Launch AI Privacy Standard, Drawing Criticism Over Parental Exclusion
Sep 13, 2026
Microsoft and the American Federation of Teachers unveiled a national AI privacy standard for schools, but critics say parents were excluded from its creation.
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PoliticsBipartisan Bill Seeks to Block Federal Funding for AI Surveillance Cameras
Sep 8, 2026
A bipartisan House bill would prohibit federal funding for AI-powered surveillance cameras, citing privacy concerns as the technology rapidly expands nationwide.
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PoliticsInstitute for Family Studies Calls for Data Rights Associations to Address AI Risks
Aug 31, 2026
A new report from the Institute for Family Studies proposes Data Rights Associations to give communities leverage over tech firms' use of personal data in AI.
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Courts & Law21 States Sue to Block Trump Administration’s Request for Commercial Driver Data
Aug 15, 2026
Democratic-led states filed lawsuits to stop the Trump administration from accessing commercial driver license records, citing privacy and federal overreach concerns.