Data Privacy Hub Project Team - Orion Policy Institute

California’s Delete Act in Action: The New DROP Platform

March 29, 2026

Key Takeaways California’s DROP program allows residents to submit a single request to delete their data from registered data brokers. The platform is state-run and

Maine Advances Comprehensive Data Privacy Bill

March 24, 2026

Key Takeaways Maine’s LD 1822 is one of the most comprehensive state-level data privacy bills in the country, introducing data minimization requirements, protections for sensitive

Discord Introduces Age Verification Measures Amid Growing Pressure to Protect Children Online

March 17, 2026

Key Takeaways Discord is defaulting all accounts to a “teen appropriate” mode, requiring adult users to verify their age through an AI-driven inference model or

Starlink Data Sharing for AI Development

February 10, 2026

Key Takeaways Starlink updated its Global Privacy Policy in January, allowing the use of customers’ personal information to train artificial intelligence and machine learning models.

Connecticut’s Data Privacy Act 2025 Enforcement Report

February 10, 2026

Key Takeaways Connecticut’s Data Privacy Act stands as a pioneer among the country’s most robust data privacy measures, with recent amendments significantly strengthening protections for

Flock Cameras & License Plate Readers

February 2, 2026

Key Takeaways Automated license plate readers continuously collect real-time data on vehicles, not just those suspected of criminal activity. The cameras enable authorities and law

AI Toys & Data Privacy for Children

February 2, 2026

Key Takeaways There is a growing trend of toy companies collaborating with AI partners to produce smart toys that use Wi-Fi, microphones, and large language

What TikTok’s Updated Privacy Policy Reveals About U.S. Data Protection

January 25, 2026

Key Takeaways TikTok’s updated privacy policy now includes the collection of a user’s precise location data as well as the ability to process sensitive personal

Disney’s Violation of Child Privacy Laws

January 25, 2026

Key Takeaways Disney mislabeled children’s content on YouTube, ultimately violating the COPPA rule and enabling the unlawful collection of personal information from millions of minors