Washington Governor Signs Facial Recognition Law Curbing Use April 1, 2020 By Paresh Dave Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has signed the first U.S. state law that sharply curbs law enforcement’s use of facial recognition...
Motel 6 to Pay 2,000 Guests Whose Names It Gave to Immigration Officials February 10, 2020 By Edvard Pettersson Almost 2,000 guests of Blackstone Group Inc.’s Motel 6 are poised for cash payouts in a settlement with the hotel...
California Judge Rejects Lawsuit Claiming Google Privacy Violations July 16, 2015 By Joel Rosenblatt Google Inc. users were blocked from suing over alleged privacy violations by a judge who said they failed to show...
Privacy Restrictions on Nevada Drones Would be Imposed by Bill March 26, 2015 A Nevada Assembly member is attempting to create a regulatory framework for drones that would protect people’s privacy in the...
Use of Cellphone Tracking Device in Michigan County Questioned April 11, 2014 Oakland County commissioners asked no questions last March before unanimously approving a cellphone tracking device so powerful it was used...
Idaho House Panel Oks Biometric Protections February 28, 2014 Businesses that collect and use hair samples, finger prints and retina scans to identify their customers could face tough sanctions...
California Mom Agrees To Settle Suit Over Child Autopsy Photo December 23, 2013 A woman who sued San Diego County over the release of an autopsy photo of her 2-year-old son has settled...
Researchers Question Privacy of Usage-Based Auto Insurance October 2, 2013 By Don Jergler A study by a handful of university professors in Colorado claims user-based insurance tracking programs installed in millions of vehicles...
Hiscox Adds Cyber Crime Protection for Small, Medium-Sized Businesses September 11, 2013 Hiscox, the international specialist insurer, has added a new cyber crime protection endorsement to its technology privacy cyber portfolio. The...
ProHost USA Launches Data Breach Endorsement for Restaurants July 25, 2013 ProHost USA, a Minneapolis-based program administrator, has added a new data breach coverage endorsement to its package programs for fine...