A lawyer who represents a pro-Palestinian student protester in Michigan was detained Sunday at the Detroit Metro Airport on his way back from a family vacation. Dearborn attorney Amir Makled was separ...

Privacy-focused email provider Tuta (previously Tutanota) and the VPN Trust Initiative (VTI) are raising concerns over proposed laws in France set to backdoor encrypted messaging systems and restrict ...

Microsoft announced it is killing off its Privacy Protection VPN feature in the Microsoft Defender app at the end of the month to focus on other features.

Council approved new Police/Fire Department policies on automated license-plate readers (ALPR) and facial recognition after Chief Cross described privacy and retention provisions; the policies were recommended by the Chiefs Association and KLC.

DuPage County legislators discussed automated license-plate readers (referred to in the transcript as "plot cameras"), weighing law-enforcement utility against privacy and data-retention guardrails. The committee agreed to schedule an expert briefing and asked staff to add the issue to the legislative agenda.

Experts discuss evolving fraud tactics and small business challenges under new compliance regulations.

Supervisor Melgar asked the Board to return an ordinance governing airport surveillance and virtual queue technology to committee, citing unanswered privacy questions and potential impacts on drivers; the motion to refer was seconded by Supervisor Walton and passed without objection.

On May 19 the Delaware House passed a package of bills including HB145 (reverse‑keyword limits), HB342 (PFA/firearm clarification), HB59 (limits on publishing arrest photos), HB374 (local‑hire reporting), HB362 (truck parking clarifications), SB282 (wrongful conviction cleanup) and SB267 (uniform assignment act); HB402 (Clean Air fees) was tabled for more detail.

Oregon DOT establishes toll collection privacy policies and enforcement mechanisms for unpaid fees.

Dozens of residents urged the Ithaca Common Council to suspend or cancel the city's contract with Flock, citing privacy, data‑sharing with other agencies, and security vulnerabilities; councilors said an update will be provided in the coming weeks and one member pledged to introduce a resolution to end the contract.