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DATA Google’s Zero-Knowledge Proof Open-Source Move Promotes Privacy in Age Assurance
Last week Google announced a bold step toward reshaping how we protect personal data online: the open-sourcing of its Zero-Knowledge Proof (ZKP)…
Privacy Perfect Approach Avoids Data Privacy Fines and Litigation
Failing to prioritize data privacy can lead to severe consequences, including hefty fines and costly litigation.
GDPR CNIL Clarifies When Analytics Cookies Can Be Used Without Consent
France’s data protection authority, the CNIL, has released updated guidance on when audience measurement tools such as website analytics can…
GDPR Simplifying GDPR: The EDPB’s Helsinki Statement Paves the Way for Clarity and Cooperation
We covered the simplification of GDPR in a Revised Version and now we have an update.
DATA Walmart’s Response to Virginia SB754: A New Era of Reproductive Health Data Privacy
A recent Virginia resident went to visit Walmart.com and saw the image below with the consent text notification below as it was…
GOVERNANCE RISK AND COMPLIANCE DOJ Data Security Program Enforcement Compliance Software
The U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Data Security Program (DSP; 28 C.F.R. Part 202) is now fully enforced, marking a significant shift…
DATA Utah Takes On Snapchat: A Fight for Teen Safety in the Digital Age
We’ve covered the increase in states taking measures to protect children’s privacy and how our tools and software can help with these…
DATA State Privacy Crackdown
The conversation around data privacy has shifted gears across the U.S., and state attorneys general are stepping into the spotlight like never…
GDPR “Pay to Reject” Cookies: A GDPR and ePrivacy Compliance Problem
The rise of “pay to reject” cookie models, also known as “cookie paywalls,” has sparked significant debate in the privacy community, particularly…
DATA Gaming’s Dark Privacy Secret Exposed: ICPEN’s Sweep Unveils Manipulative Tricks
The world of mobile and online gaming has become a playground not just for players but also for clever tactics that nudge…
Texas Leads, Privacy Follows: Unpacking the Supreme Court’s Age-Gating Ruling
Texas has taken the lead in reshaping how the internet handles age restrictions, and the Supreme Court’s June 2025 ruling in Free…
Privacy Pitfalls in the Push for Wearables
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced an ambitious plan to equip every American with a health-tracking wearable within four years,…