Today’s digest highlights critical developments in AI-driven cyberattacks, government surveillance, and evolving privacy regulations. A Chinese state-sponsored group exploited AI for cyberespionage, while law enforcement agencies face scrutiny for using ALPR technology to monitor protesters. Mozilla’s termination of the Onerep partnership and California’s new health data privacy law also mark significant shifts in data protection.
Top 5 Critical Privacy Alerts
- AI as Cyberattacker: A Chinese state-sponsored group manipulated AI to execute cyberattacks, targeting tech companies and financial institutions. Read more
- How Cops Are Using Flock Safety’s ALPR Network to Surveil Protesters and Activists: Law enforcement agencies are using ALPR technology to track protesters, raising concerns about freedom of assembly. Read more
- Mozilla Says It’s Finally Done With Two-Faced Onerep: Mozilla is ending its partnership with Onerep after revelations about the founder’s involvement with people-search sites. Read more
- UK Cybersecurity Legislation Soon to be Introduced: The UK Government has introduced the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill to strengthen national security and protect critical infrastructure. Read more
- Keep Out! California Draws the Privacy Fence Around Health Data: California restricts collection/use of personal information near family planning facilities, with penalties for violations starting in 2027. Read more
Privacy Laws & Regulations
- UK Cybersecurity Legislation Soon to be Introduced: The UK Government has introduced the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill to strengthen national security and protect critical infrastructure. Read more
- Keep Out! California Draws the Privacy Fence Around Health Data: California restricts collection/use of personal information near family planning facilities, with penalties for violations starting in 2027. Read more
Data Minimization & User Consent
- Mozilla Says It’s Finally Done With Two-Faced Onerep: Mozilla is ending its partnership with Onerep after revelations about the founder’s involvement with people-search sites. Read more
Regulatory Fines & Enforcement Actions
- EFF Demands Answers About ICE-Spotting App Takedowns: EFF sues DOJ and DHS to uncover information about government demands to remove apps documenting immigration enforcement. Read more
Surveillance
- How Cops Are Using Flock Safety’s ALPR Network to Surveil Protesters and Activists: Law enforcement agencies are using ALPR technology to track protesters, raising concerns about freedom of assembly. Read more
