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All dispatches →The Hidden Threat of Inferred Data Deserves Legal Protection
The most dangerous data isn’t what you give it’s what platforms guess based on inferred data and fingerprinting.
DATA Urgent Alert From Florida AG: The Rising Threat of Data Privacy Violations in Medical Devices
As a leading B2B data privacy software provider, Captain Compliance is sounding the alarm on the growing risks posed by unsecured medical…
DATA Complete Data Inventory Guide for Privacy Professionals
The foundation of modern privacy management sits with how organizations collect, process, and store personal information.
CALIFORNIA PRIVACY – CPRA Apple’s Safari Update: A Privacy Pivot with Litigation Implications
Apple’s recent Safari update, which expands fingerprinting protections by default, signals a seismic shift in the adtech landscape, with profound implications for…
DATA U.S. Judge Rejects Class Action Status in Google Privacy Lawsuit
Some good news for Google on the rejection of a class action status in a privacy lawsuit.
Airlines Sold Your Flight Data to DHS Here’s What You Need to Know From The Data Privacy Standpoint
In a revelation that has sent shockwaves through the travel industry, major U.S.
Legal Remedies in Mexico Under the New Transparency and Data Protection Framework
A constitutional amendment was published in Mexico’s Diario Oficial de la Federación that dissolved the National Institute for Transparency, Access to Information,…
DATA International Privacy Certifications from ITA
The International Trade Administration (ITA) announced the official launch of the Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) and Global Privacy Recognition for Processors…
COMPLIANCE Dynatrace Privacy Lawsuits and Risks: Implications for Website Operators
How Dynatrace Causes Data Privacy Issues Based On Its Functionality Dynatrace is a leading software observability platform that monitors and optimizes…
DATA Arkansas Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act (ACTOPPA)
Arkansas Sets New Benchmark for Youth Privacy with ACTOPPA. On April 21, 2025, Arkansas Governor Huckabee Sanders signed the Arkansas Children and…
DATA Oregon Strengthens Consumer Data Protections with New Privacy Law Amendments
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek enacted House Bill 2008 (HB 2008), significantly amending the Oregon Consumer Privacy Act (OCPA).
COMPLIANCE Vermont’s S.69 Age-Appropriate Design Code For Minors Online Privacy
The Vermont legislature passed S.69, the Vermont Age-Appropriate Design Code Act, a landmark bill aimed at protecting minors from harmful online practices.