Data

Texas Takes the Lead in Data Privacy: New Legislation Mirrors GDPR, Empowering Residents and Businesses Alike

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Austin, Texas — Texas has officially joined the ranks of states with data privacy regulations, enacting the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA) as of July 1. This new legislation reflects a growing recognition of the importance of consumer privacy, especially in the absence of comprehensive federal laws. The TDPSA aligns closely with the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which is widely regarded as a benchmark for privacy protections globally. While Texas is not the first state to implement such measures—California pioneered this movement with its California Consumer Privacy Act—this new law … Read more

Qantas Cyber Breach Exposes 5.7 Million Customer Records: A Call for Stronger Data Protection Laws

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SYDNEY, Australia — Qantas Airways recently disclosed a cyberattack that compromised personal information of approximately 5.7 million customers, following an intrusion into an offshore IT call center. The breach allowed attackers to access sensitive data linked to a third-party system, raising significant concerns about cybersecurity practices within corporate operations. In response to the incident, Qantas promptly notified affected customers and sent a follow-up email a week later, expressing regret over the breach and detailing the types of information accessed, which included customer names, frequent flyer numbers, and membership tier status. This sequence of communication echoed … Read more

Attorney General Takes a Stand: Mike Hilgers Sues GM Over Alleged Misuse of Nebraskans’ Driving Data

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LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers has initiated legal action against General Motors, alleging the automaker engaged in deceptive practices concerning the collection and sale of driving data from residents of Nebraska. The lawsuit objects to claims that General Motors has not been transparent regarding how it collects personal driving information from its customers. Hilgers believes these actions violate Nebraska’s Consumer Protection Act, which aims to safeguard residents from misleading business practices. In the filing, the state claims that the data collected includes sensitive information such as driving patterns, locations, and vehicle usage, … Read more

Nebraska Attorney General Takes Aim at GM and OnStar in Data Privacy Lawsuit for Unlawful Collection of Driving Data

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LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska’s Attorney General Mike Hilgers has announced a lawsuit against General Motors LLC and OnStar LLC, accusing the companies of illegally collecting and selling sensitive driving data from Nebraskans without their consent. The lawsuit, submitted to the Lancaster County District Court, claims GM’s actions violate the Nebraska Consumer Protection Act and the Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act. The legal filing asserts that GM incorporated telematics systems into its vehicles to monitor various data, including speed, seatbelt usage, driving behaviors, and geographic locations. The collected data was packaged and sold to third-party brokers, … Read more