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EFF — Deeplinks · · International

EFF and Allies on Brazil's Elections: Privacy Protections are Crucial to Electoral Integrity

EFF, Access Now, and Data Privacy Brasil have issued joint recommendations urging Brazil to strengthen privacy and data protection rules ahead of elections. The groups argue that weak data protections make it easier for political actors to target voters with false or manipulative content, particularly through AI-driven digital platforms.

Who should care: General readers · Privacy officers · Policy

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A Arizona Mirror · · International

AG Mayes to examine Flock surveillance cameras and Arizonans’ privacy rights

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has announced a review of Flock Safety surveillance cameras and their implications for the privacy rights of Arizona residents. The scope and trigger of the examination are not yet publicly detailed.

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B Biometric Update · · International

Norway targets facial recognition in smart glasses as privacy concerns grow

Norwegian authorities are moving to address facial recognition technology embedded in smart glasses, responding to growing concern about the privacy risks the devices pose. The action signals regulatory attention on wearable biometric tools in public spaces.

Who should care: Privacy officers · Cybersecurity · General readers · Policy

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G GilaValleyCentral · · International

AG Mayes to review license plate readers’ impact on privacy rights

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has announced a review of automated license plate readers and their effect on residents' privacy rights. The scope and timeline of the review are not yet detailed, but the move signals official scrutiny of a surveillance technology already widely deployed by law enforcement.

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Enforcement
M MLex · · International

Meta to get follow-up from UK data privacy watchdog after US settlement

The UK data privacy watchdog plans to follow up with Meta after the company reached a settlement with US regulators. The nature of the UK inquiry and the specifics of the US settlement are not detailed in available information.

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Enforcement
T Top Class Actions · · International

TikTok agrees to pay $400M to resolve DOJ lawsuit over children’s data privacy

TikTok has agreed to pay $400 million to settle a Department of Justice lawsuit centered on children's data privacy. The settlement resolves federal allegations against the platform over how it handled personal information belonging to younger users.

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BleepingComputer · · International

Android 17 adds ECH support to make web browsing harder to track

Google is introducing new network security protections in Android 17 to strengthen connection privacy, address cellular vulnerabilities, and protect the privacy of users' home networks. [...]

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Healthcare
HIPAA Journal · · US Federal

HIPAA Without a Law Degree

A new guide aims to make HIPAA compliance accessible to small medical practices without requiring legal expertise. The resource is designed to help smaller healthcare providers understand and meet federal patient privacy obligations on their own.

Who should care: Healthcare professionals · Privacy officers · Compliance · Lawyers

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C CBS News · · International

Wylie votes to shut down Flock license plate cameras over data privacy concerns

The city of Wylie voted to discontinue its use of Flock Safety license plate recognition cameras, citing concerns about resident privacy. The decision makes Wylie one of the few municipalities to actively roll back automated vehicle surveillance infrastructure.

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Enforcement
Nextgov/FCW · · US Federal

Lawmakers call for watchdog review of Transportation’s passenger privacy practices

Senators Ron Wyden and Representative Shontel Brown have asked the Government Accountability Office to investigate the Department of Transportation's handling of passenger privacy, citing the agency's apparent failure to bring any enforcement actions in that area.

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AI Governance
B Baltimore Sun · · International

Ocean City adopts AI policy amid legal, privacy concerns

Ocean City has adopted a formal policy governing the use of artificial intelligence, responding to concerns about legal liability and personal privacy. The policy sets boundaries around how the municipality uses AI tools as local governments increasingly turn to them for public services.

Who should care: AI governance · Lawyers · Administrators · General readers · Policy · Privacy officers

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Enforcement
The Record · · International

Meta pledges to overhaul kids’ safety protections, pay $17 billion to settle social media case

Meta has agreed to a $17 billion settlement with attorneys general from nearly every U.S. state and territory over its handling of children's safety on its platforms. The deal requires Meta to implement new privacy and safety protections across its products.

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R Reuters · · International

Lawmakers seek probe into US failure to enforce airline passenger privacy rules

A group of lawmakers is calling for an investigation into the federal government's apparent failure to enforce existing privacy rules that protect airline passengers. The push suggests regulators have not been holding airlines accountable for how they handle passenger data.

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Enforcement
F FOX One · · International

Watch Parents, teens, data privacy experts react to $17 billion Meta settlement - FOX LOCAL San Francisco

Meta is facing a $17 billion settlement over data privacy, drawing reactions from parents, teenagers, and privacy experts. The settlement appears to center on how the company collected or handled personal data affecting younger users.

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Enforcement
K KTVU · · International

Parents, teens, data privacy experts react to $17 billion Meta settlement

Meta has reached a $17 billion settlement, drawing reactions from parents, teenagers, and data privacy advocates. The settlement appears tied to concerns about how the company handled user data, particularly involving younger people.

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S Seeking Alpha · · International

Wall Street Lunch: Meta Settles Minors' Addiction, Data Privacy Claims For $12.7B

Meta has agreed to a $12.7 billion settlement to resolve claims that its platforms harmed minors through addictive design and improper data collection. The settlement addresses litigation brought on behalf of children and teenagers affected by the company's products.

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S Security Systems News · · International

Facial recognition foes, industry clash over NYC bill

A proposed New York City bill on facial recognition technology has drawn opposition from privacy advocates while the security industry pushes back against restrictions. The legislation has become a flashpoint between those who want to limit the technology's use and businesses that deploy it.

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Breach
EFF — Deeplinks · · International

EFF Statement on Meta Settlement

The Electronic Frontier Foundation has criticized a settlement involving Meta, arguing that while it restricts young users' access to Meta products, it also mandates age verification across all products — requiring more data collection from everyone, not just minors.

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E EPIC – Electronic Privacy Information Center · · International

In New Jersey, Fair Trials Demand Facial Recognition Disclosure. What About the Rest of Us?

New Jersey has adopted a requirement that prosecutors disclose when facial recognition technology was used in building a case, giving defendants a chance to challenge the evidence. The Electronic Privacy Information Center is pointing to this as a standard other jurisdictions have not yet met.

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M MLex · · International

CADE asks whether Apple’s ATT model exceeds Brazil data-privacy requirements

Brazil's competition authority CADE is examining whether Apple's App Tracking Transparency framework goes beyond what the country's data privacy law actually requires, suggesting regulators are scrutinizing whether the system may create competitive effects beyond its stated privacy purpose.

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Breach
DataBreaches.net · · International

A recommendation from the Saskatchewan Information and Privacy Commissioner caught our eye

A data breach at Autism Services of Saskatoon exposed the personal information of more than 2,000 people. Saskatchewan's Information and Privacy Commissioner reviewed the incident and found the organization responded appropriately, notifying those affected and improving its security systems.

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