Privacy
Trump administration softens demand for hospitals to share emergency room medical records
A consumer safety agency is assuring hospitals that participation in an injury surveillance system overhaul is voluntary despite earlier correspondence obtained by Nextgov/FCW claiming they are required to join.
How one Virginia county’s AI platform protects sensitive data
Prince William County uses Liminal to prevent employees from inputting sensitive data into generative AI in what a spokesperson described as a “filtration level.”
Flock Safety tightens safeguards as states, cities question surveillance network
More than 50 communities have canceled contracts or deactivated cameras this year.
Blue states seek to stop DHS from accessing commercial driver's license database
In a court filing, a coalition of Democrat-led states says the Department of Homeland Security’s demand for trucker data is part of a broader effort to create a “nationwide surveillance system.”
Smart phones render Nevada privacy law vague and outdated, says attorney
“The burden has now become placed on us as humans. If we want to have a private conversation, we really need to take extra steps to have that private conversation,” an attorney said while arguing a case involving the statute.
Congress tries again on national preemptive data privacy law
House Republican leaders unveiled two new bills last week in the latest federal attempt to regulate data privacy, preempting states’ existing laws.
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.
Amid artificial intelligence explosion, Illinois lawmakers debate best path to regulate
The state already has some laws in place, but legislators raised concerns about the harm AI may still be causing consumers.
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.
Rise of ‘manfluencers’ leads Louisiana to propose update to its in-person recording rules
Louisiana is looking to crack down on those who use hidden recording devices like smart glasses to harass women.
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Report: States are taking a cautious approach to agentic AI
The new phase of AI has piqued tech leaders’ interest, but a recent report indicates that they are still trying to understand the technology first.
Lawmakers consider bill that would keep private keys private in Rhode Island
Rhode Island lawmakers are again weighing a bill to limit when courts and government agencies can compel disclosure of private keys tied to digital assets, identities and accounts.
Lawmakers look to make old laws on recording relevant in a world of Ring cameras, cellphones
Several measures to amend Maryland’s two-party wiretap law are likely to be reintroduced for the 2026 legislative session.
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.
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.
Attorneys general call on Meta to place privacy limits on new Instagram location feature
The app's new feature quickly faced backlash from privacy advocates who warn against sharing highly personal data with an intermediary like Meta.
Ken Paxton says Google will pay Texas $1.4B to settle privacy suit
The state attorney general sued Google in 2022, alleging it unlawfully tracked and collected users’ private data.
Privacy or safety? Colorado lawmakers consider reupping prohibition on facial recognition technology in schools.
State lawmakers hope to pass a bill that would continue to keep facial recognition technology out of most schools.
Social media experts are skeptical about the power of new state laws
Lawmakers worry about negative effects on teens, but others raise concerns over free speech.
States’ privacy is a ‘continual conversation’ amid AI growth, officials say
More governments are embracing some form of privacy protection. It could be hard for those laws to keep up with emerging tech, but officials said that presents an opportunity to be forward-thinking.
