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DOJ Seeks Tech Giants’ Data on 100,000 EZ Lynk Users in Emissions Case

The move tests how far courts will let prosecutors force platforms to identify users.

DOJ Seeks to Unmask Redditor Through D.C. Grand Jury as User Moves to Quash Subpoena

Kerala HC Extends Halt on CMO Bulk WhatsApp Messages to March 2

DHS Sought Identities of ICE Critics From Google, Meta and Reddit Using Administrative Subpoenas

IRS Confirms Erroneous Sharing of Taxpayer Data With DHS Under ICE Matching Program

Google Gave ICE Extensive Personal and Financial Data on Student Journalist Under Gagged Administrative Subpoena

ACLU Moves to Block DHS Bid for Google Data After Retiree Criticized Immigration Prosecutor

California Tightens Data Broker Rules Ahead of DROP Launch, Sets Jan. 31 Registration Deadline

Berlin Coalition Expands Police Powers Bill With Biometric Checks on Suspects’ Contacts

UK Seeks Access to Encrypted iCloud Backups of British Users in New Order to Apple

Judge Halts USDA Push for SNAP Applicants’ Personal Data in 21 States and D.C.

Court Filings Show UK Order Sought Global Access to Apple iCloud Backups

Fourth Circuit Allows Trump’s DOGE to Access Treasury, Education and OPM Records

Canada’s Privacy Commissioner Opens Investigation Into WestJet Cyberattack

Supreme Court Clears DOGE to Access Social Security Records as Judge Blocks OPM Data Use

Supreme Court Allows Doge to Access Sensitive Social Security Data

Hessian Privacy Authority Faces Rising Caseload While Opposing Oversight Centralization

Alberta Watchdog Confirms Widespread Breach of Access to Information Laws

UK Investigates TikTok, Reddit, and Imgur Over Children's Data Practices

Canada Investigates X Over Use of Personal Data for AI Training