consumer privacy rights

Explore a wealth of resources and expert interviews focusing on privacy laws that protect individual information from unauthorized access and misuse. Visitors will find comprehensive discussions on data protection legislation, including the GDPR and CCPA, as well as insights into the rights consumers have regarding their personal data. This section is essential for understanding the legal frameworks that safeguard personal privacy in the digital age.

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The Right to Opt Out of AI Profiling — Under Your State’s New Law

Artificial Intelligence, Consumer Protection, Data Security, Digital Law & Regulation, Privacy Rights /

Under several new state privacy laws, consumers can opt out of AI profiling used for decisions with legal or similarly significant effects. This right targets automated processing tied to credit, housing, employment, insurance, and other high-impact outcomes. This article explains what AI profiling is, which states provide opt-out rights, and how to request and enforce […]

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The Biometric Privacy Lawsuit That Paid Out $18,000 Per Person

Biometric Technology, Consumer Rights, Data Protection, Privacy Law, Technology Regulation /

In the Facebook Illinois BIPA class action, eligible claimants received average payouts of about $18,000 per person from a $650 million settlement. The case alleged Facebook collected and used facial recognition biometric data without proper notice and consent under Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act. This article explains how BIPA works, who qualified, and what similar

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Your Car Is Collecting 5 Types of Data — Here’s How to Turn It Off

Automotive Technology, Consumer Protection, Data & Digital Rights, Privacy & Security, Smart Devices & IoT /

Modern cars typically collect 5 main data types: location, driving behavior, device identifiers, in-car voice/infotainment activity, and diagnostics. You can often limit or disable this via the vehicle’s privacy menu, connected-services app, and consent settings. This article breaks down what’s collected, why it matters, and step-by-step ways to turn it off. Most people know that

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The Federal Privacy Bill Everyone Expects (and Why It Keeps Dying)

Consumer Rights & Privacy, Cybersecurity & Data Protection, Government & Politics, Law & Legislation, Technology & Internet /

A comprehensive federal privacy law still hasn’t passed Congress, despite years of bipartisan proposals and repeated momentum. The main sticking points are preemption of state laws, whether consumers can sue (private right of action), and how enforcement would work across sectors. This article explains the bill everyone expects, why prior efforts keep stalling, and what

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How Does CCPA Impact Data Privacy Compliance for Businesses?

Consumer Protection, Digital Media/Internet, Privacy Law, Regulatory Compliance, Technology Law /

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) requires covered businesses to provide specific consumer privacy rights and detailed notices, with penalties of up to $2,500 per violation or $7,500 per intentional violation. It applies to many for-profit entities doing business in California that meet statutory revenue, data-volume, or data-sales thresholds. This article explains who must comply,

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