Wynn Resorts Says Hackers Stole Employee Data February 25, 2026 By AJ Vicens Wynn Resorts on Tuesday said hackers had obtained employee data and that the company was investigating the breach. Michael Weaver,...
Privacy Activists Call on California to Remove Covert License Plate Readers February 13, 2026 By Garance Burke More than two dozen privacy and advocacy organizations are calling on California Gov. Gavin Newsom to remove a network of...
Experts Wary of Privacy, Liability From AI Health Gadgets at CES in Nevada January 13, 2026 By Jessica Hill Health tech gadgets displayed at the annual CES trade show make a lot of promises. A smart scale promoted a...
AI Regulation Battle Looms in California Despite Trump Threats January 5, 2026 By Eliyahu Kamisher This year, many of the world’s most powerful artificial intelligence companies face a pitched battle over government regulation on their...
California Gets $3.2M Settlement From Software Company for Breached Student Data November 10, 2025 California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that California secured a $3.25 million settlement with a software maker for failing to...
Insurers Begin Restricting Privacy Coverage in Response to Evolving Risk October 31, 2025 By Chad Hemenway After several years of competitive pricing and capacity expansion, cyber insurers appear to be reassessing coverage breadth. Asked whether carriers...
FTC to Review AI Chatbot Risks With Focus on Privacy Harms September 5, 2025 By Josh Sisco and Leah Nylen The US Federal Trade Commission plans to study the harms to children and others of AI-powered chatbots like those offered...
Google Must Pay $425 Million in Class Action Over Privacy, Jury Rules September 4, 2025 A federal jury determined on Wednesday that Alphabet’s Google must pay $425 million for invading users’ privacy by continuing to...
Appeals Court Says DOGE Team Can Access Sensitive Data August 13, 2025 By Daniel Wiessner A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday rejected a bid by a group of unions to block the Trump administration government...
California and Washington Companies Paying $145M to Settle FTC Charges August 13, 2025 A California healthcare company and a Washington healthcare company just pay $145 million in separate matters to resolve Federal Trade...