Jonny Bonner reports: Google has renewed its objections to a class action alleging that it intercepts emails and eavesdrops on online users in violation of California privacy laws. In a brief filed in San Jose, the tech giant says two lead plaintiffs took “isolated words out of context” and misapplied state law, which “does not…
Standing on the Precipice: Privacy Litigation and Standing Requirements
David Munkittrick writes: The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments last month in Clapper v. Amnesty International, a case that asks the Court to determine whether a group of lawyers, journalists, and human rights workers have standing to challenge the federal government’s international electronic surveillance program under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. The plaintiffs alleged Fourth Amendment privacy…
Ca: LCBO wants personal data of wine club members
CBC News reports: An Ontario wine club says it’s being forced to hand its members’ personal information over to Ontario’s Liquor Control Board in what it calls a breach of privacy. Warren Porter, the president of the Toronto-based Vin de Garde wine club, said he’s upset the Liquor Control Board of Ontario wants his members’…
Leahy keeps tough protections in email privacy bill
Brendan Sasso reports: Privacy advocates are pleased with the latest version of Sen. Patrick Leahy’s (D-Vt.) bill to require police to obtain a warrant before reading emails, Facebook messages and other forms of electronic communication. Leahy released the latest version of his bill on Monday night. The Senate Judiciary Committee, which Leahy chairs, is scheduled to vote…