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  • July 21, 2026

    Data Capture Alone Doesn't Violate Calif. License Plate Law

    A California state appeals court has refused to revive a proposed class action that accused a vehicle location data company of unlawfully collecting drivers' data through automatic license plate readers, saying in a published opinion that the suit's plaintiff couldn't lean on his "subjective belief" that his privacy was invaded.

  • July 21, 2026

    Pa. Justices Reject Prior Case, End 'Open Fields Doctrine'

    The Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Tuesday issued stronger protections for private property owners, holding that the state's charter protects against an "open fields doctrine" that allows state game authorities to search a property without a warrant for game violations.

  • July 21, 2026

    New York AG's Zelle Fraud Suit May Proceed, Judge Rules

    A New York state judge has ruled New York Attorney General Letitia James can proceed with her lawsuit accusing Zelle operator Early Warning Services LLC of allowing fraud to fester on the mobile payment platform, denying its bid for dismissal of the case.

  • July 21, 2026

    FCC Launches 1st Foreign Drone Enforcement Action

    The Federal Communications Commission said Tuesday that it has launched the first action to revoke authorizations from a company for allegedly trying to get around a blanket ban on foreign-made drones.

  • July 21, 2026

    Ill. Man Gets 6 Years In Snapchat Nude Hacking Scheme

    An Illinois man was sentenced to more than six years in prison Tuesday for hacking into hundreds of women's Snapchat accounts, stealing nude photos and selling or trading the images online.

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