The Press Association reports: Google is facing a legal battle from UK internet users complaining that their privacy has been breached by the firm. A group of 12 people, all of whom use Apple devices, are seeking damages from the internet giant after claiming that their browsing habits were secretly tracked. It is thought the…
Category: Breaches
10 Questions to Ask Your Child’s School District on Data Privacy Day 2013
For Data Privacy Day 2013 on January 28, I’ve tried to compile a list of questions parents should ask their child’s school district about how their child’s personal information is protected. Send your letter to your district’s Superintendent with a cc: to your district’s Board of Education: Dear ________: As a parent of a student…
MN: Lawyers aim to cash in on data privacy breach
Eric Roper reports that a lawsuit filed last week following a breach involving an employee of the Department of Natural Resources is not the only lawsuit in the works involving the state’s drivers license database: A Star Tribune reporter received a letter in the mail from attorney Scott Kelly with Farrish Johnson. It notes that…
FL: Number of officers accused of misusing state driver database skyrockets
As noted previously on this blog, both Minnesota and Florida have had repeated problems with improper access to their drivers license databases, and both states have reported incidents in which it was law enforcement officers abusing their access to the databases. Now Amy Pavuk reports: Florida’s driver-and-vehicle database, the system that can help law enforcement…