Latest Privacy Releases
The California Public Utilities Commission Oks Driverless Expansion Despite Incomplete Safety Record
A former Cruise lawyer and current CPUC commissioner voted in favor of his former employer
The California Public Utilities Commission Must Reject Robotaxi Expansion
The city of San Francisco said there have been over 240 such reported incidents since the beginning of the year. But you wouldn’t know it if you asked regulators or the robotaxi companies themselves. They don't have to report it.
Consumer Watchdog Applauds CA Privacy Agency’s Investigation into Car Data
California’s privacy enforcement agency is investigating how car companies that collect personal data—a ballooning multibillion dollar industry—are complying with data privacy laws.
The White House AI Guidelines: PR Over Policy
While companies such as Open AI, Meta and Google have agreed to promote “safety, security and transparency” regarding their AI technology with the Biden Administration, the agreement rings more like a virtue signaling public relations move than meaningful action.
What Will CA Data Privacy Enforcement Look Like if it’s Headed by a Former Amazon Lawyer?
The new head of enforcement for the California Privacy Protection Agency was mostly recently a top lawyer for Amazon who defended the monopoly against data privacy enforcement. But you wouldn't know that from the introduction he gave the...
CA Privacy Agency Rolls Out Preliminary AI Regs
We’re getting our first peek at how the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) is approaching its next round of rulemaking surrounding what control we have over our personal information collected by businesses.
Judge Delays CA Data Privacy Law to 2024
California’s new data privacy law won’t take effect until March 29, 2024 after a superior court judge Friday ruled the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) didn’t pass regulations in a timely manner.
Corporations Are Making a Last-Ditch Effort to Stop Californians from Taking Control of Their Personal Data
The biggest lobbying arm of corporations in California has filed a lawsuit seeking to delay enforcement of the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), the new law giving people control over the use of their personal data. And delay...
How New CA Privacy Regulations Can Be Drawn to Stop Biased Algorithms
Los Angeles, CA—Today Consumer Watchdog released a report spotlighting the profiling flaws of algorithms and submitted a letter this week to the state privacy agency outlining how new state regulations can be drawn to stop them.
The report, “Unseen...
Federal Data Privacy Preemption is Not Dead
Congress showed interest in the American Data Privacy and Protection Act last week, and California has sent another letter urging lawmakers to strike state preemption.
With Congress still showing interest in a federal data privacy law, there are renewed...
Privacy Videos

Californians Now Have More Power Over Their Data
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KPIX CBS TV-5 San Francisco, CA: Your Car's Computer Could Be Tracking And Reporting Your Every Move
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California Votes YES on Privacy- Prop 24
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Rage For Justice Report Podcast- Prop 24 For Your Privacy
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Consumer Watchdog Hacks Tesla
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FOX KSWB: New Internet-Connected Cars Could Get Hacked
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ABC: Kill Switch Report Highlights Widespread Hacking Vulnerability of Connected Cars
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KTTV FOX: Consumer Watchdog Report Warns That Hackers Can Take Over Your Car
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SPECNEWS1: Watchdog Warns Cars With Internet Connection Vulnerable to Hacking
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KBCW: Connected Cars Pose Risk to Driver Safety Due to Hacking Vulnerability
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ABC KGO: Whistleblower Engineers Warn Connected Cars Need A Kill Switch to Stop Hacking
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KCAL: Alarming Watchdog Report Shows Connected Cars Are Vulnerable to Hacking
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ABC KGTV: Report Says Internet-Linked Cars Are Vulnerable To Hackers
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KTTV Fox 11: Consumer Watchdog Report Shows How Vulnerable Connected Cars Are To Dangerous Hacking
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NBC: Watchdog Report Show Connected Cars Lack of Cybersecurity Put Drivers at Risk
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CBS KGPE: Connected Cars Pose A Cybersecurity Risk
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Fox WDAF: High-Tech Cars Put Drivers At Risk Of Hacking Interference
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ABC WXYZ: Connected Cars Can Be Hacked Says Kill Switch Report
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KTTV GDLA: US Senators Write NHTSA About Connected Car Concerns
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FOX KPTV: Kill Switch Report Details Cybersecurity Issues With Internet Connected Cars
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CBS LA: Kill Switch Study Finds Connected Cars Are Vulnerable to Hacking
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FOX KTTV: Consumer Watchdog on Privacy Issues, Hacking Risks With Internet-Connected Toys
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CBS Evening News With Norah O'Donnell: Jamie Court Explains the Value of CA's Consumer Privacy Act
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WAFF TV-48 Alabama: Watchdog Report Highlights Car-Hacking Risks
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ABC KFSN: Internet-Connected Vehicles At Risk Of Being Hacked Says New Watchdog Report
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KPIX CBS: Connected Cars Need A Kill Switch To Stop Dangerous Hacking
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KCAL: Kill Switch Report Warns of Hacking Risk For Connected Cars
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KTLA: Consumer Watchdog Report Warns of Hacking Risk For Internet Connected Cars
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CBS This Morning: "Movie Pass Engages in Deceptive Data Mining" Says Consumer Watchdog
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California Passes Strictest Privacy Law in Nation - Rising Up w/Sonali
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Consumer Watchdog Exposes
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How Google backs Backpage Sex-Trafficking, Press Conference Pt. 1
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How Google backs Backpage Sex-Trafficking, Press Conference Pt. 3
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Amazon Prime? Or Amazon Slime?
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KMAX CBS Sacramento: Amazon shows deceptive prices to trick consumers, says Consumer Watchdog
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KABC Los Angeles: Anti-Child Sex Trafficking Groups Call Out Google's Backing of Backpage
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KPIX-CBS, San Francisco: DMV Investigates Uber After Consumer Watchdog report
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KFMB CBS 8, San Diego: Amazon Prime Day Deals? Consumer Watchdog Says Beware
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Asking about I AM JANE DOE at Google Shareholder Meeting
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KNBC Los Angeles: Liza Tucker weighs in on regulators' failure to test camp for toxic waste
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KNBC Los Angeles: Consumer Watchdog shows how Google helped fund defense of Backpage
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KIRO CBS 7, Seattle, WA: Consumer Watchdog: Amazon Uses Fake "List Prices" to Trick Consumers
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"I Am Jane Doe" introduction
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WZZM ABC, Grand Rapids, MI: New Bill Would Put Driverless Cars In Legal Limbo Says Consumer Watchdog
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KABC 7, Los Angeles, CA: Watch Out For Amazon's Price Deception, Says Consumer Watchdog
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How Google backs Backpage Sex-Trafficking, Press Conference Pt. 2
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How Google backs Backpage Sex-Trafficking, Press Conference Pt. 4
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KPIX CBS TV 5: Consumer Watchdog Pressures SF Mayor Ed Lee to Monitor Uber, due to Privacy Concerns
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KGO ABC TV-7 San Francisco, CA: Uber Moves Robot Car Testing To Arizona To Avoid Reporting Crashes
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