CA Privacy Watch
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Understanding the Power Behind Modern Data
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Top Stories
ICE added 920,000 DNA profiles to the FBI’s criminal database in 2025—most from people never convicted of a crime
ICE collected nearly 1M DNA samples from undocumented immigrants in 2025, including children as young as 4. Most were never…
Your Smart Home Devices Are Sharing Data With 40+ Companies
Smart home devices marketed as privacy-focused are quietly feeding user information to networks of data brokers, advertising companies, and analytics…
Health Apps Are Selling Your Data to Advertisers: FTC Investigation Results
A sweeping Federal Trade Commission investigation into health and fitness applications reveals that popular wellness platforms are routinely selling sensitive…
Schools Are Using AI Surveillance on Students: What Parents Need to Know
Educational institutions across the United States are quietly deploying artificial intelligence surveillance systems that monitor student behavior, emotions, and academic…
Connected Cars Are Sharing Your Driving Data With Insurance Companies
Your car knows how fast you drive, where you go, and when you brake hard. What you might not know…