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......»»
Molding two-dimensional organic molecule crystals
Recently, a group of illegal counterfeiters was apprehended for producing around 400 fake luxury jewelry items using molds. They were able to create hundreds of faked luxury items simply after pouring molten metal into molds produced from the origina.....»»
High Prices Make Textbook ‘Piracy’ Acceptable to Most Students
Through several lawsuits, Danish publishers tried to send a clear message: educating oneself through pirated textbooks is illegal. This message has thus far failed to make an impact. New research published by the Rights Alliance shows that more than.....»»
Louisiana lawmakers approve parental consent bill for kids" social media use and other online services
Louisiana lawmakers have sent a bill to the state's governor that would require online platforms to obtain a parent's consent before creating an account for users under 18, the latest in a raft of legislation restricting digital services for kids and.....»»
Focusing on consent ignores better ways of preventing sexual violence
In early May, a New York jury found Donald Trump liable for sexually abusing the writer E. Jean Carroll in 1996. The jury did not find him liable for allegedly raping her......»»
48 states sue phone company that allegedly catered to needs of robocallers
Avid Telecom routed billions of illegal robocalls despite warnings, AGs allege. Enlarge Nearly every US state yesterday sued a telecom company accused of routing billions of illegal robocalls to millions of US residents.....»»
Brazil declares animal health emergency over bird flu
Brazil, the world's largest chicken exporter, has declared a nationwide "animal health emergency" after confirming eight cases of avian flu in wild birds, authorities said......»»
Fertility app fined $200,000 for leaking customer"s health data
The company behind a popular fertility app has agreed to pay $200,000 in federal and state fines after authorities alleged that it had shared users' personal health information for years without their consent, including to Google and to two companies.....»»
Fertility app fined $200,000 for leaking customers health data
The company behind a popular fertility app has agreed to pay $200,000 in federal and state fines after authorities alleged that it had shared users' personal health information for years without their consent, including to Google and to two companies.....»»
Elon Musk loses bid to end SEC "muzzle" over tweets
The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan rejected Musk's claim that the SEC exploited his consent decree to conduct bad-faith, harassing investigations that violated his First Amendment free speech rights under the U.S. Constitution......»»
Illegal mining booms in Brazilian Amazon "promised land"
Working under an improvised shed hidden in the rainforest, Webson Nunes hears a shout and flips on his winch, hauling a colleague up from deep inside a giant hole with a bucket full of riches......»»
South Korea badger farming linked to illegal wildlife trade and disease concerns
Poorly monitored badger farming and illegal poaching in South Korea is a cause for concern for wildlife and human health, with regulation of the trade urgently needed, according to a new study involving UCL researchers......»»
Illegal Apple union-busting is a recurring pattern, say members of Congress
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has already supported claims of illegal Apple union-busting tactics, and now two members of Congress have said that this appears to be a recurring pattern. Democratic representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-M.....»»
Research reveals an increase in the range of invasive American mink in Europe
The American mink Neogale vison is an invasive species in Europe introduced for fur farming in the 1920s and later established in the wild after escapes and illegal releases. As a feral species, it threatens native species and biodiversity, and poses.....»»
CYTRIO unveils privacy UX platform to help businesses with privacy laws
CYTRIO has introduced a data privacy UX platform that includes consent and preference management, do not sell my information, Data Subject Access Request (DSAR) management, and policy templates in one data privacy compliance platform. Businesses of a.....»»
This fake Android Minecraft app is just chock-full of adware
Minecraft ripoffs are displaying ads in the background without user knowledge or consent......»»
Continental manager admits involvement in diesel scandal and incriminates others, prosecutors say
The unnamed technical project manager is one of a total of 60 people under investigation for aiding and abetting fraud and breach of trust over the illegal use of defeat devices in VW diesel vehicles......»»
Nuke-launching AI would be illegal under proposed US law
Markey and Lieu seek to ban fed funds for nuke launches without "meaningful human control." Enlarge / An AI-generated image of a nuclear mushroom cloud. (credit: Midjourney) On Wednesday, US Senator Edward Markey (D-Mass.....»»
Cambodian leader U-turns on rare dolphin conservation law
Cambodian leader Hun Sen on Thursday cancelled a law he created just two months ago to protect critically endangered Mekong dolphins as the mammals continue to die from illegal fishing activities......»»
Lawmakers Want To Force Social Media Companies To Add Age Verification
Parental consent would be required for anyone under 18 to use social media, with a minimum age of 13 set for platform access. Parental consent would be required for.....»»
New exposé of Australia"s exotic pet trade shows an alarming proliferation of alien, threatened and illegal species
Australia has a global reputation for being tough on biosecurity. There are strict rules around the import and export of both native and exotic species. Security is tight, and advanced screening technology commonplace at ports of entry and mail cente.....»»