30 h. ago 'Disappointing' DOGE: Federal workforce shrinking by just 1% shows bureaucracy's entrenchment, experts say

New data from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management shows the federal workforce shrank by only around 23,000 jobs so far during Trump's second term.

Politics

53 h. ago Washington sues Trump Administration for sharing personal health data with ICE

Washington sues Trump Administration for sharing personal health data with ICE  KOMO

Politics

53 h. ago Qantas hack results in theft of 6 million passengers’ personal data

Qantas, the largest airline in Australia, confirmed the theft of 6 million customers' personal information.

Politics

66 h. ago Washington State sues Trump Administration for sharing personal health data with ICE

Washington State sues Trump Administration for sharing personal health data with ICE  KREM

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3 d. ago Tenovi Confirms All Personal Health Data Remains in the United States Amid DOJ New Rules on Foreign Data Routing

Tenovi Confirms All Personal Health Data Remains in the United States Amid DOJ New Rules on Foreign Data Routing  Business Wire

Politics

7 d. ago Washington denied federal request for personal data on food stamp recipients

Washington denied federal request for personal data on food stamp recipients  Washington State Standard

Politics

1 week ago The Trump administration is making an unprecedented reach for data held by states

States hold troves of sensitive personal data that were previously never shared with the federal government or across federal agencies. The Trump administration is trying to change that.

Politics

1 week ago US insurance giant Aflac says customers’ personal data stolen during cyberattack

The U.S. insurance giant provides supplemental insurance to around 50 million customers.

Economics

2 w. ago Android malware poses as fake contacts to steal your personal data

New Android malware Crocodilus spreads through Facebook ads disguised as banking apps, adds fake contacts to phones and steals financial data with advanced screen monitoring.

Events

2 w. ago Cruise ship passenger arrested in Juneau for fraud and identity theft

Cruise ship passenger arrested in Juneau for fraud and identity theft  KTOO

Events

2 w. ago Democratic lawmakers press USDA for answers on sensitive data collection

35 House members said they are troubled by the Agriculture Department's plans to collect personal data from people who applied for federal food assistance, and urged the effort to "immediately cease."

Politics

2 w. ago Minnesota Shooting Suspect Allegedly Used Data Broker Sites to Find Targets' Addresses

The shooter allegedly researched several “people search” sites in an attempt to target his victims, highlighting the potential dangers of widely available personal data.

Events

3 w. ago Dozens of states sue to block the sale of 23andMe personal genetic data

States argue that biological samples, DNA data, health-related traits and medical records are too sensitive to be sold without each person's express, informed consent.

Politics

4 w. ago How illicit markets fueled by data breaches sell your personal information to criminals

Every year, massive data breaches harm the public. The targets are email service providers, retailers and government agencies that store information about people. Each breach includes sensitive personal information such as credit and debit card numbers, home addresses and account usernames and passwords from hundreds of thousands—and sometimes millions—of people.

Economics