A United States Magistrate Judge for the Eastern District of Virginia has ordered Capital One, the national bank, to release its forensic report on a data breach that occurred in 2019. The data breach affected about 100 million Capital One customers, and exposed sensitive financial data including Social Security numbers and information about credit card transactions. The decision may have a significant impact on many companies who wrestle with protecting the sensitive data of their customers. Continue reading “Capital One Ordered to Release Forensic Report on Data Breach”
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BIPA Lawsuit Survives Article III Standing Challenge
In a move that may have substantial consequences for companies that collect biometric data, the Seventh Circuit has held that a violation of the Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) alone constitutes sufficient harm to establish standing under Article III of the United States Constitution. This means that any company that violates BIPA by failing to adequately protect biometric data could be held legally liable for a data breach. This ruling is a significant victory for consumer privacy, and a warning to companies who collect and store biometric data from their customers or clients. Continue reading “BIPA Lawsuit Survives Article III Standing Challenge”
