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EPIC · · US Federal

PRESS RELEASE: Challenge to DOGE’s Unlawful Seizure of Payment System Data Advances

A federal court in Virginia has rejected the government's motion to dismiss a lawsuit challenging DOGE's access to federal payment system data. The case, brought by the Electronic Privacy Information Center, seeks to protect the personal information of millions of Americans held by the Office of Personnel Management.

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Enforcement
M Malwarebytes · · International

Hims & Hers sued over alleged health data privacy failures

Hims & Hers, the telehealth and wellness company, is facing a lawsuit over allegations that it mishandled users' personal health data. The suit centers on claims that the company failed to adequately protect sensitive medical information shared by its customers.

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M MLex · · International

Australian privacy watchdog updates facial-recognition guidance after Bunnings ruling

Australia's privacy regulator has updated its guidance on facial recognition technology following a ruling against hardware retailer Bunnings, which had used the technology in its stores. The updated guidance reflects lessons from that enforcement action and is aimed at organizations considering or currently using facial recognition.

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Enforcement
noyb (None of Your Business) · · EU

1,741 “informed” consents with one click?! GDPR complaint against dict.cc filed

Privacy advocacy group noyb has filed a GDPR complaint against the online dictionary dict.cc, alleging that the site uses a single-click consent button to grant data access to 1,741 advertising and tracking partners. The complaint argues that bundling that many recipients into one click makes it impossible for users to give the informed, specific consent the GDPR requires.

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F Fierce Healthcare · · International

FTC sues Hims & Hers over data privacy, billing practices

The Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit against telehealth company Hims & Hers, targeting the company's data privacy practices and billing conduct. The action signals continued federal scrutiny of how digital health platforms handle sensitive consumer information and subscription-style charges.

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Enforcement
A ABC4 Utah · · International

Utah joins federal lawsuit against telehealth company Hims & Hers over data privacy concerns

Utah has joined an existing federal lawsuit targeting telehealth company Hims & Hers, citing data privacy concerns. The state's involvement signals growing regulatory scrutiny of how the company handles patient information.

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Healthcare
EFF — Deeplinks · · International

🏃 Fitness Tracker Privacy Fails | EFFector 38.14

The Electronic Frontier Foundation reviewed how fitness tracker companies handle the sensitive health data collected by wearables like watches, bands, and rings. Their findings indicate that despite widespread adoption of these devices, manufacturers are doing far less than they could to protect users' data from outside access.

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D Dallas News · · International

North Texas-based Eyemart Express faces data privacy lawsuits after cyber attack

Eyemart Express, an optical retailer based in North Texas, is facing data privacy lawsuits following a cyber attack on its systems. The incident has prompted legal action from affected individuals, though specific details about the breach's scope have not been disclosed.

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IAPP · · International

A privacy era love story

I don't have enough to work with here. The headline is "A privacy era love story" and the excerpt gives no additional information beyond repeating the headline and attributing it to IAPP. I can't write an accurate, factual briefing without knowing what the story is actually about. Inventing details

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Enforcement
FTC Press Releases · · US Federal

FTC and States Act Against Hims & Hers for Deceptive and Unlawful Privacy Practices

The FTC, along with Utah and California, has filed a lawsuit against telehealth company Hims & Hers, alleging it shared consumers' sensitive health data with third-party advertising platforms while publicly promising to protect patient privacy. The complaint also includes allegations of deceptive billing and cancellation practices.

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Healthcare
HIPAA Journal · · US Federal

What is a HIPAA Audit Checklist?

The HIPAA Journal has published an explainer on HIPAA audit checklists, describing them as structured tools that covered entities and business associates can use to assess their compliance with federal health privacy standards.

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V VTDigger · · International

A pharmacy chain in Vermont implemented AI for efficiency. It's led to delays, incorrect information and privacy concerns.

A Vermont pharmacy chain deployed AI tools in an effort to improve efficiency, but the rollout has reportedly resulted in operational delays, inaccurate information reaching customers, and concerns about how patient data is being handled.

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I Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) · · International

Comparing Recent Federal Data Privacy Bills | Blogs | Jul 29, 2026

The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation published a comparative analysis of recent federal data privacy bills as of late July 2026. The piece examines legislation that has emerged in the ongoing push for a U.S. national privacy law.

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The Record · · International

FTC sues Hims & Hers for allegedly sharing patient information with third-party platforms

The Federal Trade Commission has sued telehealth company Hims & Hers, alleging it shared sensitive patient health information with advertising platforms including Meta and Snap while publicly promising to protect user privacy. The complaint centers on a gap between what the company told patients and what it allegedly did with their data.

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Enforcement
Inside Privacy (Covington) · · International

California Legislature Advances Bill Targeting Wave of CIPA Pen Register Lawsuits

A California legislative committee has advanced amendments to SB 690 that would remove the private right of action for pen register claims under the California Invasion of Privacy Act, shifting enforcement authority solely to the Attorney General. The move responds to a surge in litigation targeting websites over tracking technologies.

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D DataGuidance · · International

California: CPPA Board to discuss opt-out preference signals, DROP compliance audits, and data broker regulations at August meeting

California's Privacy Protection Agency board is set to take up several active regulatory items at its August meeting, including opt-out preference signals, the Delete Request and Opt-out Platform compliance audits, and rules governing data brokers. The meeting reflects the agency's ongoing effort to build out enforcement infrastructure under California's privacy framework.

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EFF — Deeplinks · · International

San Francisco: Don’t Fall for Industry Defense of Surveillance Pricing

The Electronic Frontier Foundation is backing California Assembly Bill 2654, authored by Assemblymember Chris Ward, which would ban surveillance pricing — the practice of charging different people different prices for the same product based on personal data companies have collected about them.

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EFF — Deeplinks · · International

Why Are Gay Bars Building Databases of Their Patrons?

Several LGBTQ+ bars in San Francisco's Castro neighborhood are reportedly using PatronScan, a system that scans IDs, photographs patrons at entry, and builds shareable records across venues. The platform markets itself not only as an ID checker but as a tool for tracking and identifying repeat customers across participating establishments.

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EPIC · · US Federal

CNET: The Government’s Indictment of an Activist Tests Whether You Have a Right to Wipe Your Phone

A federal indictment tied to an activist's decision to wipe their phone at an airport is testing the legal boundaries of whether Americans can lawfully clear their devices when facing government search. The case is drawing attention to the particular vulnerability activists face during border and airport encounters with federal agents.

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Enforcement
EPIC · · US Federal

BBC: How period trackers share your private details

A BBC investigation examines how period tracking apps share sensitive reproductive health data with third parties, with privacy advocates warning that even revealing a person's use of such an app can expose them to legal and personal risk.

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IAPP · · International

The wrong question in the online advertising privacy debate

I need to infer what this story is about from the headline alone, since the excerpt only repeats the headline and the source (IAPP). The headline suggests a commentary or analysis piece arguing that the online advertising privacy debate is being framed around the wrong question. ```json { "summar

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The Markup · · International

Brazil gives parents social media controls for their kids. Should the US?

Brazil has enacted social media controls giving parents direct authority over their children's accounts, a move that puts it ahead of most U.S. states on children's online privacy. California has the strongest kids' data protections in the country but still falls short of what some other nations now require.

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