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A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay $25 billion after a jury found the company misled consumers regarding data shared without consent with a political consulting firm during Trump's 2016 campaign.
Northeastern University research reveals that Samsung, Vizio, and Roku smart TVs continue sending data to tracking endpoints even after users disable tracking in device settings.
The EFF outlines its legislative agenda to restrict Automated License Plate Readers, which have evolved from local tools into a nationwide AI-powered surveillance network used for civil rights abuses.
Meta has been ordered to pay New Mexico $25 billion after a jury found the company liable for over 43 million violations of consumer protection laws related to Facebook user data harvesting by Cambridge Analytica.
A German court ruled that Google's aerial imagery in Earth and Maps violates privacy laws, calling the practice 'spying,' and Google has announced an appeal.
The Electronic Frontier Foundation published a guide to help parents and youth protect privacy online, amid concerns about government proposals that could compromise privacy and restrict young people's access to information.
India's government forms a team to investigate a security incident at eMudhra's certificate business, saying the impact on Indian websites and applications is limited.
The UN's first cybercrime treaty aims to protect rights online but critics warn vague language could allow authoritarian governments to suppress legitimate expression.
Security researchers discovered a design flaw in Meta's Muse AI assistant's share links that exposed users' personal conversations, prompting the company to suspend the feature.
The US Department of Homeland Security ordered federal civilian agencies to remove Chinese AI company DeepSeek from government systems and halt procurement, citing national security threats including data collection and potential malware.
Privacy compliance is emerging as a key valuation factor for India's AI startups, with legal experts warning that inadequate data handling can significantly reduce company valuations and buyer interest.
Karnataka defers social media regulation to central government, acknowledging state limitations after Supreme Court ruled against blanket bans and age-based restrictions.
A federal court ruled that the Office of Personnel Management violated the Privacy Act by disclosing millions of federal employee records to DOGE agents without proper legal authority.
Chrome is introducing Enhanced Safe Browsing features that share clipboard data and visited pages with Google servers to detect scams and social engineering attacks.
UK government continues developing digital identity infrastructure including GOV.UK One Login and digital wallets despite officially scrapping its compulsory national digital ID scheme.
Meta's new commercial terms shift AI error liability to enterprise customers while granting Meta broad rights to scrape and use content from customer accounts for advertising purposes.
EFF argues police should be required to obtain warrants before searching automated license plate reader data, citing misuse for profiling and harassment.
IEEE's 2025 Social Impact Report highlights member initiatives including collaboration with Indonesian policymakers on child online safety regulation, and launch of the Mobile Outreach Vehicle program in India.
