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Court Rejects Stay of Civil Proceedings in Snapchat Privacy Case

A High Court judge in Northern Ireland refused to stay civil proceedings in a case involving harmful material posted on Snapchat privacy. The judge made the decision on April 11, 2025, after the second defendant applied to suspend the civil case pending a related criminal trial. The plaintiff, anonymized as CDP, seeks damages and injunctive […]

AID Bill of Japan Sparks Controversy Over Privacy

Japan is currently grappling with a significant debate over a new bill that aims to provide individuals conceived through artificial insemination by donor (AID) with the right to access information about their genetic origins. This legislation, introduced to the Upper House of Parliament in February 2025, marks the first attempt to address donor information in […]

NIST Updates Privacy Framework with New Changes to Address Privacy and Cybersecurity Risks

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has recently updated its Privacy Framework, aiming to help organizations manage privacy risks linked to personal data. This update comes five years after the framework’s initial release and is designed to address the evolving challenges of privacy risk management in today’s complex digital landscape. What’s New in […]

Two Lawsuits Allege The Trade Desk Misused Consumer Data Without Consent

The Trade Desk Faces Two Lawsuits Over Alleged Privacy Violations Adtech company The Trade Desk faces two class action lawsuits. Both claim it secretly tracks people online and collects personal data, like emails and phone numbers. Plaintiffs say the company uses this data without user knowledge or consent. These actions may violate consumer privacy laws, […]

Meta Whistleblower Claims Company Prioritized Profit Over Children’s Safety in Horizon Worlds

A Meta whistleblower has accused the company of prioritizing profit over the safety of children on its virtual reality platform, Horizon Worlds. The complaint, filed by nonprofit Fairplay, alleges that Meta knowingly allowed underage users to access the platform, violating the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). This accusation has raised concerns about Meta’s handling […]

Will Digital Travel Pass Replace Boarding Pass?

The aviation industry is on the brink of a significant change. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is working on a groundbreaking system that could do away with traditional boarding passes and check-ins by 2028. Instead, a new digital travel pass powered by facial recognition technology will change the way we travel. What Exactly Is […]

Hertz Announces Data Breach Exposing Customers’ Personal Information and Driver’s Licenses

Hertz, the car rental giant, has started informing its customers about a data breach that exposed their personal information and driver’s licenses. The data breach occurred in hertz due to a cyberattack on one of its vendors between October and December 2024. The stolen data varies by region but mainly includes customer names, birthdates, contact […]

Meta Plans to Use Public Posts and AI Data for EU Model Training

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has announced that it will begin using public posts, comments, and interactions with its AI models to train its artificial intelligence systems in the European Union (EU). This decision follows Meta’s initial rollout of AI technology in Europe last month, which had been delayed due to […]

Apple to Use Your On-Device Data for Smarter AI Training

Apple is preparing to roll out a new method for training its AI models in the upcoming beta versions of iOS 18.5 and macOS 15.5. This change is aimed at enhancing the performance of Apple’s artificial intelligence systems, such as its email summarization tools, while keeping your personal data safe and secure. A Shift in […]