Privacy Headlines

DataBreaches.net · 9/24/2026

From the DOJ: Ardit Kutleshi, 28, a Kosovar national, pleaded guilty to charges related to his creation and operation of Rydox, an illicit website and marketplace for cybercriminals to buy, sell and trade stolen personal information, and to access devices and other tools for carrying out cybercrime and fraud. “The guilty plea of Ardit Kutleshi... Source

TechCrunch Privacy · 9/9/2026

Apple says its new watches won’t save raw audio, but features that can transcribe recent speech and summarize ambient conversations raise new questions about consent, privacy, and how people behave when they know they could always be recorded.

TechCrunch Privacy · 9/2/2026

The Nordic country says wearable camera headsets need to be regulated given their privacy risks.

TechCrunch Privacy · 8/25/2026

Apple says it will no longer ditch using its icloud.com domain for hiding people's email addresses.

TechCrunch Privacy · 8/18/2026

A new feature added to Comcast's newest routers can detect if there is motion inside your home without needing traditional motion sensors.

TechCrunch Privacy · 8/3/2026

Apple has appealed a new legal demand by the U.K. government, which critics say could threaten the privacy rights of users all over the world.

EDPB News · 7/30/2026

Brussels, 30 July – The EDPB and the European Commission organise a remote stakeholder event in the context of their joint work on upcoming guidelines on the interplay between competition and data protection . The event will take place on 15 October 2026 and is an opportunity for stakeholders to inform and support the ongoing work on this topic. The event reflects the EDPB’s commitment to stakeholder engagement and cross-regulatory cooperation, as outlined in the Helsinki statement and in the EDPB Strategy 2024-2027 . Who can participate? The EDPB and the European Commission welcome participation from individuals and organisations with relevant expertise in the topic of the event. How to take part? The call is now closed. Overview of key topics Please find here the overview of topics and questions for the EDPB–EC Stakeholder Event on GDPR & Competition Law . Further background reading Position paper on Interplay between data protection and competition law OECD - The intersection betwee

EDPB News · 7/23/2026

Brussels, 23 July – The EDPB and the European Commission organise a remote stakeholder event in the context of their joint work on upcoming guidelines on the interplay between competition and data protection . The event will take place on 15 October 2026 and is an opportunity for stakeholders to inform and support the ongoing work on this topic. The event reflects the EDPB’s commitment to stakeholder engagement and cross-regulatory cooperation, as outlined in the Helsinki statement and in the EDPB Strategy 2024-2027 . Join the event to have your say This is your chance to contribute directly to an evolving and highly relevant policy area. A call for expression of interest to participate in the stakeholder event will be launched in the following weeks. More details about the date and format of the event will be available soon on the EDPB and European Commission’s websites.

Data Protection Report · 7/21/2026

We recently published an article to commemorate AI Appreciation Day , but readers may also appreciate a law that recently passed In Rhode Island, known as the “ Use of Artificial Intelligence by Healthcare Providers Notification Act .” The bill went into effect on June 16, 2026. The law’s stated purpose is “is to ensure patients are properly notified of the use of artificial intelligence by healthcare providers.” The law contains three definitions, two for healthcare (“Healthcare providers” and “healthcare facility”), and the third definition is for AI: “any technology that can simulate human intelligence including, but not limited to, natural language processing, training language models, reinforcement learning from human feedback and machine learning systems.” Unlike many other states’ AI laws that can require multiple pages to explain, Section 23-106-3 of Rhode Island General Statutes reads in its entirety: Any

TechCrunch Privacy · 7/16/2026

One period tracker app tested by the Mozilla Foundation was 'squeaky clean,' while another app was seen sharing users' health data with an analytics company, underscoring vast differences in user privacy among these apps.

Data Protection Report · 7/16/2026

As artificial intelligence ( AI ) becomes embedded in business operations, data protection frameworks are increasingly shaping how organizations manage AI use. This update highlights key regulatory developments, including risk-based approaches and sector-specific rules, and outlines practical considerations for compliance, oversight and responsible deployment. Read the full article, “ AI Appreciation Day 2026: Regulations, risks and opportunities “.

EDPB News · 7/14/2026

Brussels, 14 July–The EDPB has published its binding decision of 28 May 2026 under Art.65(1)(a) GDPR*. The decision concerns a dispute submitted by the Belgian Data Protection Authority (DPA) about a complaint against Vlaamse Radio-en Televisieomroeporganisatie (VRT) – a public broadcasting company based in Belgium. The complaint was lodged with the Austrian DPA by the Austrian-based NGO Noyb on behalf of an individual. It concerns the use of cookie banners on the website of VRT . The Belgian DPA, acting as Lead Supervisory Authority (LSA), submitted a draft decision proposing to dismiss the complaint on the basis of an alleged abuse of Art.77 GDPR and Art. 80(1) GDPR. The Austrian DPA, Concerned Supervisory Authority (CSA), objected, arguing that the LSA should not have dismissed the complaint on procedural grounds and should have instead issued a decision on the merits. The Belgian DPA decided not to follow the objection and submitted the case to the EDPB. Outcome of the EDPB decisio

TechCrunch Privacy · 7/13/2026

The LAPD, one of Flock's biggest government customers, is ending its contract with the company citing civil liberties concerns.

TechCrunch Privacy · 7/8/2026

Meta is adding a new safeguard to stop people from secretly recording others with its AI glasses. But the update comes as the company continues to expand how much personal data its AI products collect and use.

TechCrunch Privacy · 6/29/2026

The Supreme Court's decision to limit geofence warrants is a win for privacy advocates, who called their use unconstitutional but sought an outright ban.

TechCrunch Privacy · 6/8/2026

The bill is expected to blanket-ban companies and startups from selling people's precise location data across the state.

TechCrunch Privacy · 6/4/2026

This popular ad blocker app for iPhones, iPads, and Macs can now block ads from loading inside apps, including web browsers, thanks to a new feature in the latest Apple software.