Virginia and Washington D.C. have paused data collection and sharing from their health insurance marketplaces after an investigation reported that user information—including race and citizenship—was being shared with advertising technology firms. The probe, published by Bloomberg, raised concerns about privacy and consent, prompting immediate action from state officials and spotlighting how sensitive consumer data may be used in ad targeting.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Trump administration directive requiring universities to submit admissions data next week to show they are not using race. Seventeen Democratic state attorneys filed a lawsuit, prompting the halt. The court also extended the submission deadline to March 25, giving time to review the legal challenge.
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