Privacy

Health care exchanges in Nevada, Maine, Massachusetts and Rhode Island shared users’ sensitive health data with companies like Google and LinkedIn.

The Markup and CalMatters found multiple ways consumers can block the trackers quietly sending your data to tech companies, including those used on state-run health exchange websites.

The suit accuses the companies of receiving personal information through California’s state health insurance exchange.

After California lawmakers and voters enacted landmark data privacy laws, a key state agency and several politicians are folding under pressure from powerful business interests and pushing to weaken protections.

The state’s health insurance exchange transmitted pregnancy and domestic abuse data during a marketing campaign. It is reviewing its website practices.

Protesting is a part of the democratic process. Whatever you’re protesting or counter-protesting, here are some simple steps to take before hitting the streets.

California is continuing to lead on privacy protections. This year, lawmakers passed legislation that will allow people to prevent data brokers from selling their information with a single click.

California is considering banning the use of "reverse search warrants," which compel tech companies to disclose the identities of individuals based on the location of their phone and internet search history. Abortion activists call it vital.

The California Privacy Protection Agency is currently drafting regulations sought by voters in 2020 that, if done effectively, will increase transparency for algorithms and help consumers opt out of automated decision-making. But the law is under attack from tech giants and special interest groups.

Many school districts have limited or no dedicated cybersecurity teams. With no statewide standards, districts make their own decisions about cybersecurity measures.