May 2022 News Roundup
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 May 2022...
John Oliver takes on Data Brokers and Congress for failing to act
Twitter will pay a $150 million fine over accusations it improperly sold user data
Twitter will pay a $150 million fine over accusations it improperly sold user data
Federal regulators accuse the company of violating a 2011 agreement over the treatment of users’ personal data, including phone numbers and email addresses.
Bobby Allyn
OPM's $63 million data breach settlement offer: Is it enough?
OPM’s $63 million breach settlement offer: Is it enough?
The nature and scope of the data stolen in the U.S. Office of Personnel Management presents a life-long risk to victims, who might get as little as $700 if the court accepts the settlement.
Christopher Burgess
Connecticut Fifth State to Pass a Comprehensive Privacy Law
Connecticut Fifth State to Pass a Comprehensive Privacy Law
Connecticut just joined California, Colorado, Utah, and Virginia in passing a comprehensive privacy law. The Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA) goes into effect Ju
Anyone can use this powerful facial-recognition tool — and that's a problem
Anyone can use this powerful facial-recognition tool — and that’s a problem
You probably haven’t seen PimEyes, a mysterious facial-recognition search engine, but it may have spotted you.
Rachel Metz, CNN Business
Google 'private browsing' mode not really private, Texas lawsuit says
Google ‘private browsing’ mode not really private, Texas lawsuit says
The Google search engine collects data on users who think they can be anonymous if they use a “private browsing” mode, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton claimed on Thursday, filing an amended privacy lawsuit against the Alphabet Inc unit.
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The Messy Progress on Data Privacy
How to remove your personal information from Google search
How to remove your personal information from Google search
If your address or phone number are showing up on Google, here’s how to get rid of them.
The Era of Borderless Data Is Ending
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