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    Google Faces Legal Battle Over Alleged Covert Data Collection Despite Disabled Tracking

    March 31, 2025 • 1 min read

    A federal judge in San Francisco has allowed a lawsuit against Google to proceed, rejecting the tech giant's motion to dismiss claims of unauthorized data collection from users who disabled tracking. The case highlights concerns over Google's privacy controls and data practices, with a jury trial scheduled for 2025.

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    California Attorney General Urges 23andMe Users to Delete Genetic Data Amid Company's Financial Crisis

    March 24, 2025 • 1 min read

    California AG Rob Bonta warns 23andMe customers to remove their genetic information as the company faces potential bankruptcy, with stock prices plummeting from $320 to under $2. The urgent alert follows a 2023 data breach that exposed vulnerabilities in protecting sensitive genetic data.

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    Major Healthcare Data Breaches Expose 1.5 Million Patient Records in Connecticut and California

    February 03, 2025 • 1 min read

    Two significant healthcare networks have reported cybersecurity breaches compromising sensitive medical data of over 1.5 million patients. The incidents at Community Health Center Inc. and NorthBay Healthcare exposed everything from Social Security numbers to complete medical histories, highlighting the sector's vulnerability to cyber threats.

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    California Law Enforcement Database Abuse Skyrockets with Over 7,000 Violations in 2023

    January 31, 2025 • 1 min read

    California police agencies misused sensitive criminal justice databases over 7,000 times in 2023, with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department responsible for most violations. The abuse led to multiple officer suspensions, resignations, and terminations, raising concerns about oversight of law enforcement data access.

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    Unauthorized Drone Causes Firefighting Aircraft Collision, Disrupting Los Angeles Wildfire Response

    January 11, 2025 • 1 min read

    A critical water-dropping Super Scooper aircraft was grounded after colliding with a civilian drone during Los Angeles wildfire operations, leaving a hole in its wing. The incident highlights growing concerns over drone interference in firefighting efforts, with violators facing hefty federal penalties.

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    California Mandates Human Review for AI-Powered Insurance Decisions

    January 06, 2025 • 1 min read

    California implements groundbreaking legislation requiring human oversight in AI-based health insurance claims processing, addressing concerns about automated denials. The new law prohibits sole reliance on AI algorithms while establishing compliance monitoring and penalties for violations.

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