Protecting Your Privacy

This living topic focuses on the various aspects of protecting personal privacy in the digital age. It delves into data breaches, identity theft, and the measures individuals and organizations can take to safeguard sensitive information. Articles cover a range of topics including the risks associated with popular apps, the impact of legislative actions on consumer privacy, and real-world examples of data breaches at major companies. The content aims to inform readers about the importance of data security and provide practical advice on how to protect personal information from unauthorized access and misuse.

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Texas sues Allstate for alleged violations of consumer privacy law

The state says the insurance firm used cellphone data to justify higher rates

January, 14th, 2025 By Mark Huffman

The state of Texas has filed a lawsuit against Allstate and its subsidiary, Arity, accusing the defendants of unlawfully “collecting, using, and selling” data about the location and movement of Texans’ cell phones through secretly embedded software in mobile apps, such as Life360.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton charged the information is being used by Allstate and other insurance companies to charge some customers higher premiums.

According to the lawsuit, Allstate, th...

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