Meta was hit with a class action for allegedly collecting users' geolocation data without their consent. Both Amazon and Allstate were sued on similar claims in Washington, California and Illinois ...

Location data is considered “sensitive” because it can be readily collected from mobile devices or web browsing activities and can reveal a great deal about an individual’s habits, interests and ...

In today's digital landscape, where transactions occur instantaneously, ensuring security has become a top priority for businesses. One innovative method gaining momentum in fraud detection is the use ...

Last year was a pivotal one for data privacy, as privacy received substantial attention from many regulators, including the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”). Looking back at the FTC’s 2023 enforcement ...

Opponents to a pending location-privacy bill in Illinois argue in a new campaign that the measure will put consumers at risk of fraud. The bill, which is awaiting the signature of Governor Bruce ...

U.S. Senate legislation that would require mobile apps to get permission to check the geolocation of a user is among the bills that make up trade group NetChoice’s latest list of “awful” bills for ...

Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner has vetoed a privacy bill that would have required app developers, ad networks and other online companies to obtain consumers' opt-in consent before collecting or ...