US border cops really must get a warrant in NY before searching phones, devices

July 29, 2024 at 04:25PM US border agents must now obtain a warrant to search individuals’ electronic devices when traveling in or out of the country in New York. The ruling, made by Judge Nina Morrison, emphasizes the need for a warrant in most cases, targeting concerns related to constitutional rights and privacy intrusion. The … Read more

Supreme Court Will Take Up Meta’s Bid to End Lawsuit Over Cambridge Analytica Privacy Scandal

June 11, 2024 at 08:03AM The Supreme Court will consider a multi-billion dollar class-action investors’ lawsuit against Facebook parent Meta, stemming from the Cambridge Analytica privacy scandal. Meta’s appeal against allowing the lawsuit to proceed has been accepted. Investors claim inadequate disclosure regarding the risks of personal information misuse. The case is set to be … Read more