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California Jury Rules Meta Violated Privacy Laws by Collecting Sensitive Data from Period Tracking App

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SAN FRANCISCO — A jury in California has ruled against Meta, finding the company liable for infringing state privacy regulations by improperly collecting menstrual health information from users of the period tracking app Flo. This decision follows a recent settlement reached by Flo Health regarding similar claims in a class action lawsuit. The lawsuit accused Meta, along with other firms, of gathering sensitive health data, including menstrual cycles and fertility objectives, for advertising purposes, in violation of the California Invasion of Privacy Act. Originally, the lawsuit also included Google, Flo, and analytics companies AppsFlyer and … Read more

California Jury Delivers Groundbreaking Ruling Against Meta for Illegally Collecting Sensitive Menstrual Data from Flo Users

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A jury in San Francisco has determined that Meta Platforms Inc. unlawfully collected menstruation data from users of the popular period-tracking app Flo, marking a significant victory for privacy advocates. This ruling, reached after weeks of hearings, is notable as it represents the first jury verdict against a major tech company concerning reproductive health data violations. The lawsuit originated from claims that Flo Health Inc., the app’s developer, disclosed sensitive user information—including cycle lengths and fertility predictions—to third parties, including Meta, without obtaining proper consent. The plaintiffs asserted that this information was integrated into Meta’s … Read more

UK Justice Department Halts Legal Aid Services After Major Cyberattack Exposes Sensitive Data

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LONDON — The British Ministry of Justice announced the suspension of online legal aid services following a cyberattack that compromised sensitive personal information of users and their legal representatives. The breach, discovered on April 23, was found to be more extensive than initially believed when further details emerged last Friday. Jane Harbottle, the chief executive of the Legal Aid Agency, expressed her regret, acknowledging the distress this development may cause to individuals who rely on these services. “To protect users and preserve the integrity of the service, we determined that taking the online platform offline … Read more

Judge’s Demand for Sensitive Data Sparks Clash, as Trump Admin Upholds Deportation Halts and Tightens National Security

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Washington, D.C. — In a recent unfolding of legal actions, Attorney General Pam Bondi has taken a staunch position against U.S. District Court Chief Justice James Boasberg, following a judicial order that temporarily halted the deportation of alleged gang members. The legal dispute underscores a broader clash over the scope of judicial authority in national security matters and immigration policy. Bondi criticized Boasberg for allegedly overreaching by demanding access to sensitive national security details which she asserts he has no right to review. This confrontation escalated following an extraordinary weekend court session, which the Attorney … Read more