Privacy

Maryland Sets New Benchmark with Strict Data Privacy Law, Surpassing Even California’s Regulations

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Since California led the way with the enactment of the California Consumer Privacy Act in 2018, a wave of similar legislation has swept across the United States. To date, 18 other states have crafted their comprehensive data privacy laws, creating a complex legal patchwork that aims to protect consumer data rights. These legislative efforts reveal a growing national concern over data privacy as states assert individual stances in the absence of a unifying federal law. With nuances in regulations across state lines, both businesses and privacy professionals are grappling with the intricacies … Read more

General Motors Hit With Lawsuit Over Alleged Privacy Breaches in Data Tracking Practices

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Detroit, MI — General Motors is now embroiled in a legal battle over accusations that the automotive giant has been unlawfully tracking and selling personal data gathered from customers without their explicit consent. The lawsuit, filed in a federal court by a group of consumers, claims that General Motors breached privacy by collecting extensive personal data through its connected vehicle services. According to court documents, the plaintiffs allege that General Motors collected data including real-time locations, destinations keyed into navigation systems, and even the weight of passengers sitting in the vehicles. Such details were supposedly … Read more

New Legal Battle: TikTok Accused of Breaching Child Privacy Laws

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Washington, D.C. — A new legal battle is putting TikTok under intense scrutiny as the popular social media platform faces accusations of violating the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). The lawsuit, initiated by concerned parents and digital rights groups, claims that TikTok has not adequately protected the privacy of its youngest users. According to the lawsuit, TikTok allegedly collects personal information from children under 13 without obtaining parental consent, which is a requirement under COPPA. This federal law, established to safeguard children’s online privacy, mandates that websites and online services must obtain parental consent … Read more

Justice Department Takes Legal Action Against TikTok Over Alleged Violations of Child Privacy Protections

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Washington — The U.S. Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against social media giant TikTok, accusing the platform of violating federal child privacy laws. The allegations claim that TikTok failed to adequately protect the privacy of its underage users, a legal requirement for all digital services operating within the United States. The complaint, lodged in federal court, centers on the assertion that TikTok collected personal data from minors without obtaining proper parental consent. This action contravenes the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), which mandates strict guidelines to safeguard children’s information online. Legal experts suggest … Read more