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HIPAA rule faces legal pushback from states

In April 2024, the Biden administration finalized a rule under HIPAA to protect the privacy of reproductive healthcare information. This came nearly two years after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, a decision that triggered new abortion laws in many states. This rule took effect in June 2024. This rule stops covered entities from […]

Shopify Faces Revived Data Privacy Lawsuit in U.S. Appeals Court

A federal appeals court has reinstated a potentially groundbreaking Shopify data privacy class action lawsuit against Canadian e-commerce giant Shopify, delivering a decision that could reshape how US courts handle jurisdiction over internet-based platforms. In a decisive 10-1 ruling, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco determined that Shopify must face litigation […]

Legends International Confirms Major Data Breach

Legends International, a prominent entertainment venue management company, has confirmed it experienced a significant cyberattack, resulting in the exposure of sensitive data. This breach was first identified in early November 2024, when the company discovered unauthorized activity within its IT systems. Breach Uncovered and Investigation Launched In a data breach notification letter, Legends International explained […]

CISA Highlights Risks of Data Breaches Following Oracle Cloud Hack

CISA officials have issued a warning about a data breach affecting Oracle, cautioning about the potential risks to organizations and individuals. The breach was first discovered in January, when hackers stole information and accessed client credentials stored on legacy Oracle systems. Oracle’s Silence on the Issue For weeks, Oracle privately informed its customers about the […]

Tesla Data Privacy Concerns every Owner should know

Teslas are not just smart cars—they’re also powerful data-collecting machines. From Autopilot to Sentry Mode, these features need constant tracking and camera access to work. But how much does your Tesla know about you, and what can you do to protect your privacy? Tesla Data Privacy Concerns Are Rising At a glance, Tesla’s features feel […]

DeepSeek AI Raises Alarms Over National Security Risks, Says US House Panel

The Chinese artificial intelligence tool DeepSeek AI has raised serious national security concerns in the United States, with a recent report from a US congressional committee calling it a “profound threat” to the nation’s security. The tool has been closely linked to the Chinese Communist Party and is accused of undermining US technological leadership while […]

Facebook Sends $40 to Users as Part of Lawsuit Settlement

Have you noticed a payment of around $40 showing up in your account from Facebook? If you have, rest assured that it’s legitimate. In fact, many users have been receiving these payments over the past few days, and they are part of a class action lawsuit settlement Facebook agreed to in 2022. Here’s everything you […]

“I was like ‘who is tapping me?” Lyft Passenger Gets Text with Conversation Transcript, Igniting Privacy Worries

In a troubling incident, Anvi Ahuja, a Toronto resident, was left bewildered. She received a text message containing a transcript of a conversation she had with her roommates during a Lyft ride. The message, which appeared shortly after she arrived at her downtown apartment on March 11, came from an unknown number. To Ahuja’s surprise, […]