By: Veronica Walsh On October 6, 2023, 23andMe reported they had experienced numerous data breaches executed by hackers through credential stuffing between April and September of 2023.[1] Since the data breach, affected users have filed a class action lawsuit against 23andMe.[2] The lawsuit alleges the company recklessly maintained users’ personal information and “failed to use…

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By: Miguel E. Serrano How does the sudden prevalence of “Wrapped” compilations fit into U.S. privacy law? On January 17, 2024, the D.C. Metro (Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority or “WMATA”) followed companies like Spotify, Duolingo, and the Washington Post in posting a 2023 “year-end review.”[1] When Spotify launched its Wrapped feature in 2015, the…

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By: Halie B. Peacher By 2025, Augmented Reality (“AR”) is expected to reach $198.17 billion in global revenue.[1]AR is an application or a device that allows users to personalize their real-world experience.[2]  This is done by utilizing an AR device and adding computer generated images or features to the world around you.[3]  For example, Sephora utilizes AR…

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