Technology
Websites break California privacy law at ‘industrial scale,’ survey finds
Tech companies like Google, Facebook and Microsoft are ignoring data controls mandated under California law, researchers say.
Privacy
Technology
After immigration arrests, California lawmakers wonder: Are police telling the feds too much?
Legislators approved an audit of three of the state’s federally-funded fusion centers, citing concerns about civil liberties and privacy.
Technology
To attend prom or a football game, California students first had to surrender their data
The state’s privacy protection agency is fining PlayOn $1.1 million for violating state law. The company, which operates the ticketing service GoFan, required students and parents to share their data to access tickets for high school events.
Technology
Following CalMatters investigation, Congress finds data brokers cost consumers tens of billions of dollars
A congressional investigation estimates broker breaches have cost consumers $20 billion in identity theft. Major brokers now promise to make it easier to opt out of their databases.
Justice
He saw an abandoned trailer. Then, he uncovered a surveillance network on California’s border
Southern California residents are noticing new license plate readers that appear to be operated by the Border Patrol. Some have had confusing encounters with agents.
Technology
California orders Elon Musk’s AI company to immediately stop sharing sexual deepfakes
Attorney General Rob Bonta said it is a violation of California law to create and distribute of nonconsensual sexual AI images as xAI has done.
Commentary
When ICE comes to a California hospital, nurses and doctors must protect their patients
Federal and state laws impose duties on California's health professionals to protect and advocate for patients regardless of immigration status.
Economy
The feds want to know more about the people on food stamps. How Newsom responded
The governor has signed a law that will walk back data sharing meant to increase CalFresh recipients. The new limitations are in response to the federal government’s attempts to collect private data.
Justice
California sues city over surveillance data, warns it can be shared with federal agencies
California limits how police store and share data they collect with automated license plate readers to protect residents' privacy. The state is suing El Cajon, alleging it's misusing that data.
Technology
Data brokers face new pressure for hiding opt-out pages from Google
After reporters found dozens of firms hiding privacy tools from search results, US senator Maggie Hassan insisted the companies explain their practices—and pledge to improve access to privacy controls.