If your company uses a third-party tool to power your website chat function or AI-assisted customer service, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals just delivered a ruling you should know about. On July 9, the court affirmed...more
7/22/2025
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In a significant decision for privacy class action litigation, a federal judge in California recently denied the certification of a proposed class action involving claims under the state’s invasion of privacy law. The May 29...more
6/11/2025
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Invasion of Privacy ,
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Web Tracking
A California federal court just certified a significant class action involving allegations that a health-tracking app improperly shared sensitive health information with third parties without user consent. The court’s May 22...more
5/30/2025
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Class Action ,
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Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
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Electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI) ,
Invasion of Privacy ,
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