June 2022 News Roundup

June 2022 News Roundup
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If you care about what's happening in the world of data privacy and data rights, you're in the right place.

Here's your monthly news roundup to keep you in-the-know with the latest data privacy news. We'll compile a list of top stories for you every month and send you news bytes that are easy to find in one place.

Here's what has happened so far in June 2022...

Bipartisan draft bill breaks stalemate on federal data privacy negotiations

Bipartisan draft bill breaks stalemate on federal data privacy negotiations
Leaders of key House and Senate committees have compromised in a draft bill released today.

American Data Privacy and Protection Act formally introduced, House markup scheduled

American Data Privacy and Protection Act formally introduced, House markup scheduled
The U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce formally introduced the American Data Privacy and Protection Act and scheduled it for committee markup June 23.

1.5 million customers impacted by Flagstar Bank data breach

1.5 million customers impacted by Flagstar Bank data breach
The security incident occurred in December 2021.

The U.S. Needs Controls on Data Brokerage

The U.S. Needs Controls on Data Brokerage
Data brokerages pose risks across civil rights, consumer privacy, physical safety, and national security, and Congress should act now.

Minnesota passes student privacy bill

Minnesota passes student privacy bill
Minnesota passed a student privacy bill governing educational data.

FTC Charges Twitter with Deceptively Using Account Security Data to Sell Targeted Ads

New York announces $5 Million penalty on cruise company Carnival Corporation and its subsidiaries for significant cybersecurity violations

FCC commissioner calls on Apple and Google to remove TikTok from their app stores

FCC commissioner calls on Apple and Google to remove TikTok from their app stores
A member of the Federal Communications Commission is renewing calls for Apple and Google to remove TikTok from their app stores, citing national security concerns surrounding TikTok’s Chinese-based parent company, ByteDance.

A look at Canada's new federal privacy legislation, Bill C-27

A look at Canada’s new federal privacy legislation, Bill C-27
nNovation Counsel Florence So highlight some key elements of the new Digital Charter Implementation Act, 2022.

How to scrub yourself from the internet, the best that you can

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