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.
Google wasn't against this privacy bill, officially. Behind the scenes, it orchestrated opposition
Google organized business owners against California legislation to force its Chrome web browser to safeguard personal data.
State officials wrestle with federal data demands
Speakers during a recent webinar said federal access is “not unlimited,” and that certain safeguards are in place “for good reason.”
Accessible identity verification and benefits enrollment is ‘more important than ever,’ expert says
Millions of Americans are at risk of losing coverage for public benefit programs, but a new report offers officials recommendations to make it easier for residents to enroll and access critical services.
States pass privacy laws to protect brain data collected by devices
California, Colorado and Montana have passed neural data privacy laws meant to prevent the exploitation of brain information collected by consumer products.
Encryption needs balance between privacy and transparency, Virginia tech leader says
The recent “Signalgate” incident highlighted reliance on encrypted messaging apps and tools, even as state and local officials must be cautious to preserve the public’s right to see their communications.
California regulator weakens AI rules, giving Big Tech more leeway to track you
Pressure from the governor preceded the AI regulation retreat. Big tech gets more leeway to help make decisions or target ads.
‘Buckle up’: Data privacy bills back before Maine Legislature
Amid the lack of a national data privacy bill, all of the bill sponsors highlighted the importance of enacting a law that is interoperable among other states.
23andMe users’ genetic data is at risk, state AGs warn
State and federal laws may not protect consumers’ DNA information.
North Carolina lawmakers consider bill to let consumers opt out of targeted online ads
If passed, the bill would allow consumers obtain their data, have it corrected or have it deleted. Companies would have to tell consumers what third parties have their personal information.
How California sent residents’ personal health data to LinkedIn
The state’s health insurance exchange transmitted pregnancy and domestic abuse data during a marketing campaign. It is reviewing its website practices.
Report: More than 80% of NY parents support law restricting app downloads for teens
The study released by the Black Institute comes as two states already have passed legislation with such restrictions.
Progressives seek health privacy protections in California, but Newsom could balk
Democratic state lawmakers in California have proposed bills to protect women, transgender people, and immigrants in response to concerns that their health data could be used against them. If the measures reach his desk, Gov. Gavin Newsom could lay such legislation aside to focus on securing federal funds.
Big Tech lobbies New Mexico for AG-backed bill
Democratic lawmakers in the state differ on how to protect consumer information online, while a lobbyist for Big Tech companies including Amazon, Google, Meta, Target and General Motors personally lobbied lawmakers on at least one data privacy bill.
Advocates champion health data privacy bills on Reproductive Justice Day of Action
Proposals would help shield patients’ privacy, backers say.
DHS watchdog investigating TSA’s use of facial recognition
The review comes after a bipartisan group of senators previously called for the watchdog to look into TSA’s use of biometric tools “from both an authorities and privacy perspective.”
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