April 2023 News Roundup

Welcome to our monthly data privacy news roundup. Our goal is to provide you with essential updates and insights into the constantly evolving world of data privacy.

Each month, we curate a list of the most significant news stories that affect your data rights and present them in a concise and easy-to-read format. In this month's edition, we will cover the most significant news on data privacy and its implications for you.

Let's jump right into what's been happening in April 2023.

$427.61 Total Payment for abuse of your data! Illinois Facebook Users to receive a second check in biometric privacy settlement

Illinois Facebook users to receive second payment in biometric privacy lawsuit settlement

A check of just over $30 was issued at the end of February to those who cashed initial settlement payments of $397, part of a $650 million compensation fund.

Chicago Sun-TimesEmmanuel Camarillo

How to Claim Your Share of Facebook’s $725 Million Privacy Settlement

One of China’s most popular apps [Pinduoduo] has the ability to spy on its users

‘I’ve never seen anything like this:’ One of China’s most popular apps has the ability to spy on its users, say experts | CNN Business

While many apps collect vast troves of user data, sometimes without explicit consent, experts say Chinese e-commerce giant Pinduoduo has taken violations of privacy and data security to the next level.

CNNNectar Gan,Yong Xiong,Juliana Liu

Tesla hit with class action lawsuit over alleged privacy intrusion

Tesla hit with class action lawsuit over alleged privacy intrusion

A California Tesla owner on Friday sued the electric carmaker in a prospective class action lawsuit accusing it of violating the privacy of customers.

ReutersHyunjoo Jin

KFC, Pizza Hut owner discloses data breach after ransomware attack

KFC, Pizza Hut owner discloses data breach after ransomware attack

Yum! Brands, the brand owner of the KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell fast food chains, is now sending data breach notification letters to an undisclosed number of individuals whose personal information was stolen in a January 13 ransomware attack.

BleepingComputerSergiu Gatlan

Why Countries Are Trying to Ban TikTok

HIPAA can't keep up with digital health

HIPAA can’t keep up with digital health

Nearly three decades old, HIPAA appears obsolete and riddled with new technology-induced gaps. Why it matters: With regulators unable and politicians unwilling to address the shortcomings of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, private companies are offering a fix. Context: The p…

MSNErin Brodwin

America’s Online Privacy Problems Are Much Bigger Than TikTok

America’s Online Privacy Problems Are Much Bigger Than TikTok + More

The Defender’s Big Brother NewsWatch brings you the latest headlines related to governments’ abuse of power, including attacks on democracy, civil liberties and use of mass surveillance. The views expressed in the excerpts from other news sources do not necessarily reflect the views of The Defender.

Children's Health DefenseThe Defender Staff

Utah’s Social Media Regulation Act Signed by Governor

Utah’s Social Media Regulation Act Signed by Governor

Yesterday, Utah’s Social Media Regulation Act (“SMRA”) was signed into law by Gov. Spencer Cox. The SMRA applies to businesses that provide a social media platform with at least f

The National Law ReviewAlan L. Friel

Western Digital Suffers Network Security Breach

Western Digital Suffers Network Security Breach

It’s unclear how much data the hacker accessed, or how the bad actor breached the data storage company’s services.

Tech.coAdam Rowe

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