The surveillance-for-hire industry is growing quickly as new firms crop up around the globe to meet market demand.

The lawsuit is the third against the Israeli firm in the U.S., but the first brought by journalists.

CBP is conducting warrantless phone searches of up to 10,000 Americans annually and storing details in a government database.

The company announced layoffs and a reorganization on Sunday, but spyware researchers doubt that will reduce the use of its technology.

Concerns about the commercial surveillance industry outlined in the agency's notice include poor data security for consumer information.

The release seems designed to drive a wedge between Russia and its close ally Russia.

"Google cannot allow its online advertising-focused digital infrastructure to be weaponized against women," the lawmakers write.

HART will become the one-stop shop for profiles that combine data from other DHS projects.

The crackdown comes as lawmakers look to update children's privacy protections.

The landmark ruling also stops free trials to police without approval.