FCC declares ringless voicemails illegal without consent
The FCC ruling this month ends a debate over whether ringless voicemails, a telemarketing practice sometimes used by auto dealers, was illegal under federal law......»»
EU asks Meta for more details on efforts to stop illegal and inaccurate content on Israel-Hamas war
The European Union has told Meta it has a week to explain in greater detail how it is fighting the spread of illegal content and disinformation on its Facebook and Instagram platforms following the attacks across Israel by Hamas......»»
Retail store staff accuse Apple UK of illegal union busting efforts
Apple Store UK staff claim that company management are coming as close to threatening disciplinary action against union staff as it can.Apple Glasgow became the first UK Apple Store to formally unionize, and to have that union recognized by Apple. Th.....»»
EU officials warn TikTok over Israel-Hamas disinformation
EU officials warned TikTok Thursday about "illegal content and disinformation" on its platform linked to the war between Hamas and Israel, calling for CEO Shou Zi Chew to respond within 24 hours......»»
X claims it is erasing "illegal" Hamas content after EU ultimatum
The EU gave the former Twitter 24 hours to respond to an order to clean up "disinformation"......»»
EU tells Meta to crack down on Israel-Hamas disinfo
The EU has written to Mark Zuckerberg warning him that the platform is being used to spread illegal content......»»
Musk argues with EU commissioner over Israel/Hamas disinformation on X
"Your platform is being used to disseminate illegal content and disinformation." Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Dan Kitwood ) Elon Musk's X platform (formerly Twitter) faces penalties under a new European law if it does.....»»
EU gives Meta 24 hours to explain Hamas videos action
The EU has written to Mark Zuckerberg warning him that the platform is being used to spread illegal content......»»
EU gives Meta 24 hours to "take action" on Hamas videos
The EU has written to Mark Zuckerberg warning him that the platform is being used to spread illegal content......»»
Killing still remains a threat to Bornean orangutans
University of Queensland research has found despite considerable conservation efforts, the illegal killing of critically endangered orangutans on Borneo may be an ongoing threat to the species......»»
EU warns Elon Musk "disinformation" is spreading on X after Hamas attack
The EU has written to Elon Musk warning him that the platform is being used to spread illegal content......»»
EU warns Elon Musk of "penalties" for disinformation circulating on X amid Israel-Hamas war
European officials warned X on Tuesday that the company formerly known as Twitter appears to have been hosting misinformation and illegal content about the war between Hamas and Israel, in potential violation of the European Union's signature content.....»»
Previously secret Homeland Security report on illegal use of smartphone location data now public
A Homeland Security report on the illegal use of smartphone location data by multiple government agencies – including the US Secret Service – has now been made public. The report concludes that three separate US agencies broke the law by breachin.....»»
BeStreamWise: New IPTV Anti-Piracy Campaign Begins With Fake Site ‘Scam’
A new awareness campaign to deter use of pirate IPTV services has launched with curiously little fanfare. The BeStreamWise portal opens with the statement “Illegal Streams Let Criminals In" and even has its own fake IPTV service called MalStreams......»»
“€25m Profit” Pirate IPTV Group Dismantled, 10 Arrested, 12 Vehicles Seized
Greek police say they have dismantled a criminal organization behind an illegal IPTV operation that caused broadcasters over €100m in losses. Over eight years it's alleged the operators generated over €25 million in profits, laundered money throu.....»»
Foxes in Massachusetts caught and injured in illegal animal traps, police are investigating
Police are trying to find out who has been setting illegal animal traps, which recently caught and injured foxes in the Boston-area......»»
Prototype device to sniff out illegal wildlife trade
More than 90% of illegal wildlife products are transported around the world via shipping routes, but fewer than 2% of all shipping containers are physically inspected......»»
There"s a thriving global market in turtles, and much of that trade is illegal
Hatchling turtles are cute, small and inexpensive. Handled improperly, they can also make you sick......»»
Ad-free Facebook, Instagram access planned for $14 per month in Europe
Free version will remain but require consent for targeted advertising. Enlarge (credit: Liu Guanguan/China News Service) Meta is preparing to charge EU users a $14 monthly subscription fee to access Instagram on their ph.....»»
Opinion: Changing age of consent is not the solution to protecting young people from unhealthy relationships with adults
Comedian and actor Russell Brand has been accused of abuse, including sexual assault and rape, by four women. The allegations—which Brand denies—include the sexual assault of a woman who says she was in a relationship with Brand when she was 16 a.....»»
Amazon: US accuses online giant of illegal monopoly
The Federal Trade Commission alleges Amazon uses "unfair" and "illegal" strategies to keep power......»»