Latest from the Privacy Desk
All dispatches →HP’s PCFax: A “Carfax for PCs” Raises Serious Privacy Alarms in Firmware-Level Monitoring
Hewlett Packard (HP) has unveiled plans for a new system dubbed PCFax, modeled after the automotive industry’s CarFax reports, aimed at tracking…
DATA Meta Settles $8 Billion Shareholder Privacy Lawsuit as Pixel Tracking Claims Proliferate
In a move that underscores the persistent scrutiny over its data handling practices, Meta Platforms has reached a settlement in a high-stakes…
DATA FuboTV Pays $3.4 Million Settlement in User Privacy Lawsuit Amid Ongoing Industry Scrutiny
FuboTV, a prominent over-the-top streaming service specializing in live sports, news, and entertainment, has recently agreed to a significant settlement addressing allegations…
DATA The Minnesota Privacy Act
On May 24, 2024, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed the Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act (MCDPA) into law, marking a significant step…
DATA Minnesota’s Privacy Law Data Inventory Requirement
The Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act (MCDPA), effective July 31, 2025, includes a unique requirement for controllers to maintain a data inventory…
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)…
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…
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…
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…
DATA Connecticut’s SB 1295: Strengthening Privacy in the Age of AI and Digital Services
On June 24, 2025, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed Senate Bill 1295 (SB 1295) into law, marking a significant step in bolstering…