Privacy

Activists Launch ‘Vagina Privacy Network’ on Roe v. Wade Anniversary to Safeguard Digital Footprints of Abortion Seekers

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WASHINGTON — Two years following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, new initiatives are emerging to address the privacy concerns of those seeking reproductive healthcare. Among the responses is an innovative approach by reproductive rights advocates, who introduced the Vagina Privacy Network, a virtual private network dedicated to enhancing digital security around sensitive health issues. The Vagina Privacy Network is part of a broader effort to provide practical advice on minimizing digital footprints in a landscape where personal data can have significant implications. The network offers a range of resources, including a … Read more

California Enacts Landmark Law to Shield LGBTQ+ Students’ Privacy from Mandatory Disclosure

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Sacramento, Calif. — California has set a precedent as the first state to enact legislation barring school policies that mandate employees to disclose students’ sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression without their consent. Governor Gavin Newsum signed the bill into law this Monday, amidst increasing national debate over the rights of LGBTQ+ students and the involvement of parents in learning about their children’s identities. The law targets emerging conservative-driven policies that demanded schools to inform parents about changes in a student’s pronouns or names, underlining the state’s protective stance over personal privacy. According to … Read more

Illinois Lawyer Secures Groundbreaking $68.5 Million Biometric Privacy Settlement

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Chicago, IL – Renowned attorney Gary Klinger of Milberg Coleman Bryson Phillips Grossman PLLC has positioned himself at the forefront of class action lawsuits involving biometric privacy rights in Illinois. Klinger recently facilitated a landmark $68.5 million settlement in a case under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), marking one of the largest sums in the history of the legislation. The significant settlement stems from allegations against a large corporation accused of improperly collecting and storing biometric data without informed consent from users. The BIPA, recognized for its stringent protections of personal biometric identifiers … Read more

Seven States Debut Stricter Consumer Privacy Measures in 2024: New Laws Shake Up Compliance Norms

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In the first six months of 2024, a wave of privacy regulations took hold in the United States as Kentucky, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, and Rhode Island enacted new comprehensive data privacy laws. These states joined a growing list that seeks to address the myriad challenges posed by the digital age, raising the total to 19 states that have adopted such measures. At their core, the 2024 laws continue to reflect the foundations set by earlier statutes, including non-existent private rights of action and provisions allowing entities time to correct violations. Noteworthy … Read more