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California’s new data privacy law could change how companies do business in the Golden State

Tracking parts of the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation, the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 gives consumers access to their data, the right to have their personal data deleted and the ability to opt out of having their data sold.

Jan 1, 2019 1:50 AM CST

California imposes new regulations on ‘internet of things’ devices

California has passed a law regulating the security of internet-enabled devices sold in the state. While many see it as a step in the right direction, others think the law doesn’t go far enough to secure these technologies.

Dec 10, 2018 7:00 AM CST

Objector lawyers committed ‘fraud on the court’; says Illinois appeals court

Updated: A law firm that claimed professional objectors were extorting fees in class action lawsuits will be able to introduce evidence supporting the allegation as a result of an Illinois appeals court decision. The First District Appellate Court of Illinois ruled for the Edelson law firm and also sent a…

Dec 4, 2018 9:48 AM CST

What do AI, blockchain and GDPR mean for cybersecurity?

Emerging technologies will affect cybersecurity in the coming years. Artificial intelligence and blockchain will play pivotal roles in data protection, creating new solutions, risks and regulatory headaches.

Dec 1, 2018 1:25 AM CST

Kansas AG argues no right to voter data privacy in federal court

The Kansas attorney general’s office is defending Kris Kobach, the outgoing Kansas secretary of state, by saying there is no right to privacy when it comes to state voter data, according to recent federal court filings.

Nov 16, 2018 10:36 AM CST

Judge orders Amazon to provide Echo recordings in double homicide case

A judge in New Hampshire has ordered Amazon to release recordings from an Echo device in the Farmington home where two women were found fatally stabbed in January 2017. Judge Steven Houran of Strafford County ordered release of any recordings on Friday, report the Union Leader, WMUR, the Associated Press,…

Nov 12, 2018 2:48 PM CST

FBI asks Google to turn over data on all users who were close to robbery locations

The FBI has asked Google for location data on anyone close in time and location to robberies in Virginia and Maine. The FBI’s “reverse location” orders could ensnare anyone who uses Google services at specific times in the robbery areas, Forbes reports. People could be caught up in the probes…

Oct 25, 2018 8:30 AM CDT

Trump allies propose nationalizing Facebook, Google data

After President Donald Trump railed against Google for an anti-Trump news bias last week, his allies are arguing for a nationalization of data held by major American technology companies, raising questions about the role trusts and fiduciaries could play in the data economy.

Sep 6, 2018 9:32 AM CDT

Class action filed against Google over location tracking

A California man has brought a suit against Google for collecting location data, even when “Location History” was turned off.

Aug 21, 2018 10:17 AM CDT

DNC lawsuit against WikiLeaks served via Twitter

The Democratic National Committee has used Twitter to serve a lawsuit against WikiLeaks that accuses the website of participating in a conspiracy to hack into DNC emails and denigrate Hillary Clinton. U.S. District Judge John Koeltl of Manhattan granted the motion to serve via Twitter and mail on Aug. 6.…

Aug 14, 2018 10:00 AM CDT

Judge orders Discord app to reveal identity of woman accused of encouraging Charlottesville violence

A federal magistrate judge in San Francisco has ordered an anonymous messaging app to release the identity of a woman accused of helping plan violence at the white supremacist rally in Charlottesville last August. Chief U.S. Magistrate Judge Joseph Spero on Monday refused to quash a subpoena for the information…

Aug 8, 2018 6:00 AM CDT

Supreme Court nominee Kavanaugh’s record on surveillance could raise questions for Rand Paul

U.S. Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) recently tweeted that he is keeping an open mind on Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.

Jul 16, 2018 9:08 AM CDT

Federal officials order DNA tests to help reunite immigrant parents and children

The federal government will use DNA tests to quickly match up parents and children in immigration custody, CBS, Reuters, CNN and the BBC reported Thursday.

Jul 6, 2018 12:03 PM CDT

California law gives consumers new rights to prevent collection and sale of online data

A new data privacy law in California will give consumers the right to obtain data collected about them, the right to request deletion of the data, and the right to direct a business not to sell the information to third parties.

Jun 29, 2018 4:22 PM CDT

Judge refuses to toss money laundering charge against Manafort, upholds search of storage unit

A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has refused to dismiss a money laundering charge against Paul Manafort and refused to exclude evidence seized from his storage unit.

Jun 22, 2018 1:32 PM CDT

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