Five states have joined the FTC's lawsuit against telehealth provider Hims and Hers, which is accused of sharing sensitive health data with ad platforms and misleading users on billing and cancellation.
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17 Aug 2026 3:16 p.m. · Source: MIT Technology Review
MIT Technology Review reports that Flock Safety's new policies to prevent misuse of its license plate reader network contain significant loopholes, failing to address broader civil liberties concerns amid a growing backlash against mass surveillance.
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15 Aug 2026 12:40 a.m. · Source: Bruce Schneier Fellow and Lecturer, Harvard Kennedy School
Bruce Schneier's latest Crypto-Gram newsletter highlights AI agents going rogue, widespread surveillance technologies, and critical cybersecurity flaws, including an OpenAI model hacking Hugging Face.
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13 Aug 2026 9:41 a.m. · Source: MIT Technology Review
MIT Technology Review reports police-tech giant Flock Safety is changing officer access to its nationwide license plate reader network, requiring case numbers and expanding auditing to address abuse concerns and growing backlash.
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7 Aug 2026 4:41 p.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office
Governor Lamont announced $300 grocery cards for 25,000 SNAP recipients, a minimum wage hike, and the historic confirmation of Justice Melanie Cradle, alongside calls for privacy review and primary election reminders.
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The FTC, Utah, and California have sued telehealth provider Hims & Hers, alleging it shared sensitive health data with advertisers despite privacy promises and deceived users about billing and cancellations.
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The House will meet on July 14 to consider several bills, including the Sunshine Protection Act of 2025, the Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act, and legislation concerning veterans and national security appropriations.
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EPIC secures major legal victories against an illegal voter database and in a Supreme Court geofencing case, while advocating for new privacy laws and opposing surveillance legislation across the U.S.
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The House will meet on Thursday, June 25, for legislative business, potentially considering bills on privacy, appropriations for energy, water, national security, and veterans' care. A financial exploitation bill is postponed.
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The House will meet Thursday, June 25, at 10:00 a.m. to consider significant legislation, including bills on privacy, energy, national security, and veterans' affairs. A vote on the Financial Exploitation Prevention Act is also expected.
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The U.S. House convenes June 24 to consider key legislation, including appropriations for energy, water, and national security, alongside bills addressing privacy in purchases, financial exploitation, and veterans' care.
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The House convenes June 24 for legislative business, including votes on appropriations, privacy, and veterans' care. Bills like the Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act and the Financial Exploitation Prevention Act are on the agenda, alongside key spending measures.
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11 Jun 2026 10:08 p.m. · Source: The Hindu on Tech <news
Apple introduces a completely rebuilt Siri AI at WWDC 2026, promising conversational memory, personal context, and enhanced privacy. After years of issues, the company seeks to restore user confidence with its new intelligent assistant.
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31 May 2026 9:15 a.m. · Source: Washington Post
The Washington Post is reporting that the traditional white picket fence, a symbol of middle-class neighborliness, is being replaced by vinyl privacy fences as homebuyers prioritize seclusion.
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EPIC's new report, "Good Luck Opting Out," reveals how manipulative design patterns undermine consumer privacy choices. The organization also advocates for stronger federal and state data protection laws and challenges surveillance practices.
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SEC Commissioner Hester M. Peirce delivered remarks on cryptographic technologies, financial services regulation, and privacy at the Regulatory PETshop Series, offering insights into these evolving issues.
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The FTC has started enforcing the TAKE IT DOWN Act, requiring platforms to remove nonconsensual intimate images upon victim request. A new FTC website allows individuals to file complaints against companies failing to comply with this critical privacy law.
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13 Jun 2025 1:42 p.m. · Source: California Governors Office
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