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Is There a Breach in the Dam Holding Back Damage Actions for Alleged Privacy Breaches?

Two recent federal cases alleging privacy violations in the mobile context have been allowed to proceed based on novel damages allegations. The long-standing presumption that mere exposure of personal data is insufficient for standing and damage actions may become irrelevant if plaintiffs are able to link the exposure to increased costs of device usage.