Over two dozen advocacy groups have urged European Union leaders to reject the new trans-Atlantic "Privacy Shield," arguing that substancial reforms to US surveilliance laws and stronger privacy pledges are needed to make the pact work.

The FCC released a proposed set of privacy and data security rules for ISPs that go well beyond requirements found in other industries, exposing them to increased regulatory and legal exposure.

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Two suites brought in Michigan for alleged violations of state privacy regulations. 

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FCC settles Verizon "Supercookie" probe, require affirmative consent before sending unique identifier headers to third parties.

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