IRS Accidentally Shared Thousands of Taxpayer Records With DHS: What Happened, Why It Matters, and the Legal Fallout A major privacy scandal has erupted in the United States after a new court filing revealed that the Internal Revenue Service mistakenly shared confidential taxpayer records with the Department of Homeland Security. The data exposure affected thousands […]
Expert Guide to Risks, Real-World Examples, Prevention, and Recovery Understanding how stalkerware breaches expose sensitive phone data is essential for protecting your privacy in 2026. This article offers a deep dive into how stalkerware infiltrates devices, how data leaks occur, real case studies, and actionable steps you can take to safeguard yourself and others. What […]
Millions of Americans log in to social apps every day and rely on built-in privacy settings to protect personal data. But those controls are only one piece of a complex system. Platform toggles can limit visibility but rarely stop large-scale data collection, third-party sharing, algorithmic profiling, or marketplace uses of data. Surveys show broad public […]
This article is part of our Data Subject Rights series, explaining individual rights under NDPA, GDPR, and global data protection laws. In today’s data-driven economy, personal information is constantly being collected, analyzed, and reused — often in ways individuals do not fully expect or understand. From targeted advertising and political profiling to automated risk assessments […]
The European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act (EU AI Act) represents a landmark in global technology regulation setting the world’s first comprehensive AI legal framework that categorizes AI systems based on their risk to society, fundamental rights, and individual safety. Modeled in the spirit of GDPR, the Act’s risk-based approach ensures proportionate oversight: not all AI […]
The financial landscape is undergoing rapid transformation. By 2030, the banking sector will likely look drastically different from today. With the rise of digital currencies, AI-driven financial services, and global regulatory shifts, the way we save, spend, and invest money is evolving at unprecedented speed. In this article, we explore the future of money, the […]
In an era where personal data fuels entire industries, the responsibility to protect that data has never been more critical. Yet, many of the most significant data protection violations in the United States have not been uncovered through routine audits or regulatory oversight. Instead, they have come to light because of individuals inside organizations who […]
In an era where data fuels digital services, the idea that individuals should be able to move their personal information from one platform to another sounds empowering. This concept is known as data portability. Yet, most people in the United States have never heard the term, much less exercised these rights. While jurisdictions like the […]
Healthcare apps have transformed how patients manage their health. From tracking vitals and storing medical records to connecting with providers and personalizing treatment plans, these tools have offered convenience and empowerment like never before. But as usage has surged, so too have serious concerns about privacy and data protection. In recent years, numerous high-profile lawsuits […]