September 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 September 2022...
Twitter whistleblower tells Congress the company was ’10 years behind’ industry security standards
Twitter whistleblower tells Congress the company was ’10 years behind’ industry security standards
Twitter Inc. was “over a decade behind” industry security standards and had little grasp of the vast troves of data it collected, whistleblower...
Jon Swartz
How political candidates are targeting you on social media based on your music tastes, shopping habits and favorite TV shows
How political candidates are targeting you on social media based on your music tastes, shopping habits and favorite TV shows | CNN Business
Candidates in some of the highest-profile midterm races are using Facebook and Instagram ad targeting to aim messages at voters based on their music tastes, sports fandoms, shopping destinations and television habits, a CNN review of data from the social media platforms found.
Casey Tolan
Facebook's $90 Million Data-Tracking Settlement: Last day to submit your claim was September, 22, 2022
Today’s the Last Day to File a Claim in Facebook’s $90 Million Data-Tracking Settlement
Facebook was accused of illicitly following users onto other websites but users only have until 11:59 p.m. PT to be part of the payout.
Dan Avery
Capital One $190 Million Data Breach Settlement: Last day to submit your claim was September, 30 2022
Today Is the Last Day to File a Claim in Capital One’s $190 Million Data Breach Settlement
Qualified customers can collect up to $25,000 for lost time and expenditures stemming from a 2019 cyberattack.
Dan Avery
TikTok May Face $29 Million Fine for Failing to Protect Children’s Privacy
Apple reportedly tried to partner with Facebook to get a cut of its revenue
Apple reportedly tried to partner with Facebook to get a cut of its revenue
According to the Wall Street Journal, Apple and Facebook were considering a a subscription service that would offer an ad-free version of the platform. And since Apple takes a cut of in-app purchases, including subscriptions, it could have been a very lucrative arrangement indeed.
Uber Enters Non-Prosecution Agreement Related to 2016 Data Breach
Uber Enters Non-Prosecution Agreement Related to 2016 Data Breach
Meta and TikTok can track everything you type on in-app browsers: researcher
Meta and TikTok can track everything you type on in-app browsers: researcher
Facebook, Instagram and TikTok’s iPhone apps are capable of tracking everything users type in their in-app internet browsers, according to warnings from a security researcher. All three popul…
Theo Wayt
Apple, the Ad Critic, Now Embraces Ads
S.Korea fines Google, Meta billions of won for privacy violations
S.Korea fines Google, Meta billions of won for privacy violations
South Korea levied tens of millions of dollars in fines on Alphabet’s Google and Meta Platforms for privacy law violations, authorities said on Wednesday. In a statement, the Personal Information Protection Commission said it fined Google 69.2 billion won ($50 million) and Meta 30.8 billion won ($2…
Customs officials have copied Americans' phone data at massive scale
Customs officials have copied Americans’ phone data at massive scale
U.S. government officials are adding data from as many as 10,000 electronic devices each year to a massive database they’ve compiled from cellphones, iPads and computers seized from travelers at the country’s airports, seaports and border crossings, leaders of Customs and Border Protection told cong…
CA Attorney General Says ‘The Kid Gloves Are Coming Off’; Announces $1.2M Settlement with Retail Co. for CCPA Sales Violation
Legal Update: CA Attorney General Says ‘The Kid Gloves Are Coming Off’; Announces $1.2M Settlement with Retail Co. for CCPA Sales Violation
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