The Electronic Registration Information Center is accused of sharing voter data with another non-profit in violation of the Driver’s Privacy Protection Act. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)…
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Vice President Annouces PERM Visa Suspension for Certain Tech Companies
At a White House press conference, administration officials discussed visa policies that replaced American workers. Vice President JD Vance was joined by Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling and Labor…
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Federal Judge Finds Flock Data Use by Law Enforcement Violates Fourth Amendment
She decided, “This is a type of indiscriminate mass surveillance.” Federal Judge Sarah Hill ruled that a Tulsa County sheriff’s deputy’s use of Flock automated license plate reader…
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DOJ Settles Child Privacy Lawsuit with TikTok
The assistant attorney general said, “Companies that collect children’s personal information must comply with the law.” The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a $400 million settlement with ByteDance and TikTok last…
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Supreme Court Reviews FCC Fine Process in Telecom Cases
Justices examine whether agency penalties against AT&T and Verizon need greater jury trial protections The U.S. Supreme Court recently heard arguments over whether the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC)…
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CMS Moves to Phase Out Fax Machines and Snail Mail
Administrator Oz said that old standards for data sharing were not on par with current technological advances. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is simplifying their…
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FCC Proposes Onshoring Call Centers Requiring English Proficiency
The agency seeks comment on proposed customer service standards, disclosure requirements, and potential fees. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to begin a rulemaking proceeding examining the use…
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Education Department Investigates Student Data Privacy Practices
The inquiry examines FERPA compliance in voting-related research. The U.S. Department of Education’s (the Department’s) Student Privacy Policy Office (SPPO) opened investigations into Tufts University (Tufts) and the…
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OPM Launches Site to Modernize Workforce Data Access
Launch of new system promises frequent updates and increased transparency. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) announced the launch of the Federal Workforce Data (FWD), a website set…
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FTC Reports Rise in Rental Scams Targeting Young Adults
Fake listings on online platforms have been linked to millions in reported losses. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced that consumers have reported nearly 65,000 rental scams…
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