Kara Thompson

Denver

Writer at Santa Barbara Life & Style Magazine

Contributing Home Writer at The Everygirl

Writer | ⭐️ In love with New York City, magazines & caramel lattes Instagram: karalynnthompson

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Articles

Reasonableness Considered Key to Complying with State Privacy Laws, Panelists Say

6 days ago | privacy-daily.com | Kara Thompson

Employing reasonable practices and security measures can help companies comply with the multitude of state privacy laws, said HP and Maryland attorneys during a panel at the Privacy + Security Forum Spring Academy on Thursday. “The lovely word reasonable … should really always be in your back" pocket, said Liz Lyons, global privacy senior counsel at HP.
8 Road Trip Ideas That Are Way Cheaper Than Flying

1 week ago | theeverygirl.com | Kara Thompson

While there are few things I love more than jetting off on a lengthy vacation, sometimes a quick road trip is all that’s in the cards. Whether you’re dealing with a demanding work schedule or you’re on a tight budget, road trips are a stellar (yet underrated) travel option. There’s something uniquely fun about packing up your car and setting off with some friends or a partner—and don’t even get me started on road trip snacks.
Pinpoint Weather: Iso. storms possible Friday, quiet weekend

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Kara Thompson

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)—A cold front will pass through Southwest and Central Virginia on Friday. While some locations will trend drier, isolated showers and storms are not out of the picture yet. Spotty rain showers and patchy fog are possible Friday morning. During the afternoon, a few showers and thunderstorms are possible east of the Blue Ridge, but rain coverage will be much lower than what we saw late Thursday. Otherwise, drier air will move into the region during the day.
Privacy Experts Highlight 'Tricky' Aspects of Consent

1 week ago | privacy-daily.com | Kara Thompson

“When you look too closely anywhere, consent is broken,” said Meg Jones, a professor at Georgetown University. But Jones remains a “big fan” because, while it “needs to be bolstered by other things,” the “biggest wins” in privacy have come from simple laws around consent. Jones said the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act is an example.
Pinpoint Weather: Showers and storms return Thursday

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Kara Thompson

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)—An approaching cold front on Thursday will increase rain chances across Southwest and Central Virginia. A few strong to severe thunderstorms may develop during the late afternoon and evening. Thursday will start mostly dry, but a few spotty light rain showers are possible. Temperatures will rise into the 70s and lower 80s under variably cloudy skies. Increasing rain chances are anticipated as the day continues.
Ala. Lawmakers Punt on App Store Age-Verification Bill

1 week ago | privacy-daily.com | Kara Thompson

Collaboration Wanted|Top NewsCollaboration is needed among tech industry experts, parents, legislators and others in the conversation about protecting children online, said Alabama lawmakers at a House State Government Committee hearing Tuesday. The panel agreed to work on an app store age-verification bill (SB-187) over the summer and bring back an updated bill next session. “We've got to have concerned [state] residents [at the table] ...
Pinpoint Weather: Mostly dry midweek, late-week rain chance

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Kara Thompson

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)—High pressure will build into the area from the west, leading to drier weather for the next few days. A mix of sun and clouds is slated for Tuesday. Afternoon highs will range from the mid-60s to the mid-70s. A few spotty rain showers may pass through—more so north of I-64—but many locations will stay mostly dry. Wednesday will be drier, outside of a couple of stray light rain showers. Temperatures will rise into the seasonably mild 70s under mostly to partly sunny skies.
La. House Commerce Panel Supports Age Verification by App Stores

1 week ago | privacy-daily.com | Kara Thompson

HB-570, introduced by Rep. Kim Carver (R), would require age verification by app stores before users can download apps. Last week, the committee delayed voting on the bill to allow for more negotiation with tech companies (see 2504280035). Carver said companies have the technology to verify ages.
Disconnect Between Courts and Legislatures at Heart of Privacy Litigation Issues, Experts Say

1 week ago | privacy-daily.com | Kara Thompson

Müge Fazlioglu, IAPP principal researcher in privacy law and policy, noted the rise in data privacy cases. “We went from about 1,500 cases in 2020, to about 2,500 last year,” she said. “There is a pretty clear upward trend, and ... it's likely to keep increasing in the years ahead.”Part of the issue with privacy legislation is that “privacy is so hard to define and draw boundaries around,” Fazlioglu said. As such, privacy law is "a dynamic and evolving area of litigation,” she said.
32 Stunning Photos of Royals at the Met Gala Through the Years

1 week ago | townandcountrymag.com | Kara Thompson |Janaya Wecker

Here are the best looks royals have worn to the glamorous affair. By Kara Thompson and Janaya WeckerPublished: May 5, 2025Charlotte Casiraghi, 2023Underneath the sheer black lace gown, Casiraghi wore a black jumpsuit. Charlotte Casiraghi, 2019Charlotte Casiraghi is a Met Gala regular. Here, she wears a high-low Saint Laurent dress for 2019's "Camp: Notes on Fashion" theme.