Data Privacy
Why California's data broker registry matters more than its delete button
COMMENTARY | The state’s Delete Request and Opt-Out Platform is not a complete solution, but nor is it a token gesture. Its true extent will become apparent.
State privacy officers persist despite limited resources, report finds
The National Association of State Chief Information Officers found the role exists in more than 30 states and plays a crucial role, but it too often lacks funding or clear authority.
Getting privacy policy right in a competitive digital economy
COMMENTARY | Many states have already shown the path forward with common elements that protect consumers while at the same time not crushing small businesses with onerous compliance costs.
Data privacy emerges as a ‘core American value,’ expert says
As the federal government continues its fight to access state’s sensitive data on residents, a new report underscores Americans’ support for stronger data privacy guardrails and protections.
As Trump demands voter data, this fiercely independent Red State says no
Wary of federal intrusion, Idaho passed a law three decades ago allowing it to sidestep so-called motor-voter laws. The exemption and the sentiment behind it are fueling resistance to President Donald Trump’s Justice Department.
New ‘quirks’ could make states’ privacy laws impossible to follow, experts worry
Speakers during a recent webinar repeated their calls for Congress to pass a national standard, and warned that new approaches in several states could complicate matters further.
Amazon’s Ring wanted to track your pets. It revealed the future of surveillance
Private companies selling ‘intelligence as a service’ are changing the face of intelligence and how private and personal data is used.
Maine advances privacy law amid new immigration data collection concerns
Maine lawmakers are moving ahead with a plan for a comprehensive data privacy law that would amount to some of the strictest consumer protections in the country.
Maine secretary of state reflects on a tumultuous period
Shenna Bellows has lived through federal demands for voter data, ICE raids, doxing and more. But with this year’s midterm elections fast approaching, there’s more to do.
‘Cowards’: State leaders condemn Trump admin election actions
A raid in Georgia and continued government legal action for voter data prompted a furious response, especially after administration officials abruptly withdrew from a hastily scheduled conference appearance.
Featured eBooks
Report: States strengthen shield laws to protect abortion and gender-affirming care data
As patients seeking reproductive and gender-affirming care increasingly are using telehealth to do so, states are increasing protections for patients’ and providers’ health care data.
Predatory AI, social media addiction targeted by new legislation from Michigan Senate Democrats
A bill package includes protections for data privacy, rampant online targeting and potential exploitation of minors.
Scottsdale PD’s massive use of AI license plate tracking cameras raises privacy concerns in Arizona
Scottsdale police conducted 12,527 searches of nationwide license plate database, nearly 1-in-4 queries by state agencies.
How Californians can use a new state website to block hundreds of data brokers
A tool called DROP lets California residents fill out a few forms to keep their personal data from being tracked or sold by data brokers.
States’ efforts to protect sensitive data from the feds could ramp up in the new year, experts say
Legal and policy pressure could be a key tool for states looking to shield their residents’ personal data from the federal government.
Louisiana officials will soon be able to sue citizens over internet posts with their personal info
Lawmakers approved a new law earlier this year allowing a wide swath of public officials to bring lawsuits against those who don’t take down online posts with officials’ personal-identifying information if they request it.
New Jersey lawmakers propose new limits on lawsuits under data privacy law
The bill would "sacrifice the safety of New Jersey’s public servants," one critic says.
Why people don’t demand data privacy – even as governments and corporations collect more personal information
COMMENTARY | How people talk about data privacy can overcome – or reinforce – their skepticism that things can change.
Guardrails must come before digital ID, says state privacy leader
Utah Chief Privacy Officer Christopher Bramwell said some governments have not yet done enough work to build trust and policy before launching themselves into tech solutions.
As Maine continues internet privacy debate, another state’s law could provide insight
Maryland passed a data privacy law that places stricter standards on what data companies can collect or sell, similar to a proposal in Maine that has been favored by the majority of the Judiciary Committee.
