Second Facebook privacy settlement payment is coming soon. Here’s what to know.

Some Facebook users may soon receive a second payout tied to parent company Meta’s $725 million privacy settlement, according to the claims administrator and an email sent to eligible claimants. The payment stems from a settlement of multiple lawsuits against Facebook by users who claimed the social media network improperly shared their information with third-party sources, … Read more

23andMe is potentially selling more than just genetic data. The personal survey info is also a privacy problem.

Kayte Spector-Bagdady, is an associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Michigan. As soon as the genetic testing company 23andMe filed for bankruptcy on March 23, 2025, concerns about what would happen to the personal information contained in its massive genetic and health information database were swift and widespread. A few days … Read more

Mike Johnson faces revolt from GOP privacy hawks threatening to kill FISA renewal as deadline looms

Congress passes short-term FISA 702 extension Fox News chief congressional correspondent Chad Pergram reports on the 13-day FISA extension. Rep. Ben Cline, R-Va., discusses the measure and Virginia’s controversial redistricting vote on ‘Fox Report.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! House GOP leadership is struggling to win over GOP privacy hawks as lawmakers … Read more

Fox News Poll: Voters see AI as a risk to privacy and paychecks

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As artificial intelligence grabs headlines and stirs debate, the latest Fox News Poll finds most voters see it as a threat to privacy and jobs, contributing to a largely negative impression overall. The survey, released Thursday, finds voters think AI mostly hurts rather than helps key aspects … Read more

Trump urges extending foreign surveillance program as some lawmakers push for US privacy protections

WASHINGTON — Congress is set to take up the reauthorization of a divisive program that lets U.S. spy agencies pore over foreigners’ calls, texts and emails, with supporters like President Donald Trump saying it has saved lives while critics point to longstanding concerns about warrantless surveillance of Americans. A key provision of the Foreign Intelligence … Read more

“American Nightmare” survivor Denise Huskins’ shocking new discovery exposes victim privacy loophole in California law

The failure to protect explicit case evidence in “American Nightmare” survivor Denise Huskins’ kidnapping and sexual assault case is driving reform at the California State Capitol. New developments in her case exposed a little-known gap in state law that could expose videos of sexual assault victims. Huskins and her husband, Aaron Quinn, are preparing to … Read more

Swalwell’s eligibility for California governor backed by new evidence, as Steyer’s residency challenge raises privacy concerns

A sworn declaration, first obtained by CBS News California investigates, supports Congressman Eric Swalwell’s claim that he is a California resident, as Tom Steyer, a rival candidate in the governor’s race, faces criticism for exposing Swalwell’s home address while calling for an investigation into his gubernatorial eligibility. In the declaration, filed on March 6, Swalwell’s … Read more

Samsung rolls out more AI, new privacy shield mode with new Galaxy S26 lineup

SAN FRANCISCO — Samsung on Wednesday unveiled its latest Galaxy smartphones, which boast an even bigger toolbox of artificial intelligence technology than the previous two generations and introduce a new privacy shield mode that blocks snoopy bystanders from sneaking a peek at the display screen. The upgrades on the Galaxy S26 lineup — arriving in … Read more