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......»»
Meta needs explicit user consent to run personalized ads, EU watchdog rules
Meta may have to rethink its ad model (again) in the next month. Enlarge (credit: SOPA Images / Contributor | LightRocket) Meta has already been coping with a slump in ad revenue this year, and now a decision from Europe.....»»
Apple engaged in illegal anti-union tactics, finds labor board
The National Labor Relations Board has evidence that Apple used anti-union tactics to try to stop unionization efforts, including interrogating and coercing employees.Apple Cumberland MallApple has long been suspected of engaging in anti-union tactic.....»»
Apple"s new patent countersuit against AliveCor aims to "set the record straight"
Apple has filed another patent infringement lawsuit against AliveCor, one that declares itself to be the "pioneering innovator" that created the Apple Watch ECG technology AliveCor uses.An Apple Watch sensor used to monitor heart rate and perform an.....»»
Is that turtle legal? Fighting wildlife trafficking with stable isotopes
Wildlife trafficking is a well-known threat to biodiversity, with many species imperiled by poachers working in the illegal pet trade. Worse still, when traffickers are caught in the act, they often evade prosecution through animal "laundering"—err.....»»
Teenage boys uncertain about navigating consent and sexual culture, new study finds
While typical consent education in secondary schools may rationalize or provide a "road map" for consent, teenage boys feel uncertain and anxious about navigating the perceived realities of youth sexual culture, according to new research from the Uni.....»»
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......»»
Panama confronts illegal trafficking of animals
In a tropical forest beside the Panama Canal, two black-handed spider monkeys swing about their wire enclosure, balanced by their long tails. They arrived at this government rehabilitation center after environmental authorities seized them from peopl.....»»
Governor declares Apple should face Congress if Twitter is pulled
In an appearance on Tuesday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis declared that if Apple removes Twitter from the App Store it should face antitrust penalties for violating free speech.TwitterThe video posted on Twitter opens with DeSantis (R-FL) mentioning.....»»
Eufy cameras upload content to the cloud without owners knowledge
A security researcher has discovered that Anker's Eufy security cameras send user images and information to the cloud without the owners' consent — even if the user doesn't pay for a cloud subscription.Security consultant Paul Moore discovered that.....»»
Union busting lawsuit planned, as battle between Apple and its store staff intensifies
Apple faces the prospect of a union busting lawsuit, over alleged illegal activities designed to persuade Apple retail staff to abandon plans to unionize. It follows two formal complaints about the company breaking the law in the US. Union organizer.....»»
Italy declares state of emergency after deadly island landslide
Italy declared a state of emergency on the southern island of Ischia on Sunday after a landslide killed at least seven people and left several others missing......»»
European Parliament declares Russia a terrorism sponsor, then its site goes down
Pro-Kremlin group called Killnet takes credit. Enlarge / An iteration of what happens when your site gets shut down by a DDoS attack. The European Parliament website was knocked offline for several hours on Wednesday by.....»»
The federal government just took another big swipe at illegal robocalls
The federal government took another big swipe at illegal robocalls on Tuesday, as it moved to block a voice provider from the entire US phone network for the very first time......»»
Researchers detect illegal intercountry trade of mercury using discrepancies in mirrored trade data
The Minamata Convention on Mercury is an international treaty designed to protect humans and the environment from the harmful effects of mercury pollution. With these treaty restrictions on the use of mercury, an increase in the illegal trade of merc.....»»
Brazil"s New President Vows to Save Amazon Forests
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva says he’ll stop illegal destruction of rain forests allowed under former president Jair Bolsonaro. Will Brazilians support him?.....»»
Public views drone strikes with other countries" support as most legitimate
As the military use of aerial drones in Ukraine and other global battlefields increases, a first-of-its kind survey reveals that Americans consider tactical strikes, used with the consent of other nations, to be the most morally legitimate or appropr.....»»
Apple analytics data sent from iPhones with or without consent; class action lawsuit filed
A security researcher has discovered that Apple analytics data is collected and sent from iPhones, whether or not users consented during the setup process. The amount of data collected was described by the researcher as “shocking.” A class actio.....»»
Musk"s Twitter may have already violated its latest FTC consent order, legal experts say
Just two weeks into Elon Musk's ownership of Twitter, the company may have already violated its consent agreement with the Federal Trade Commission, legal experts said......»»
3D-printed guns are on the rise in Australia. How can we prevent them being made?
Last week, police seized about 80 illegal firearms across Victoria. These included eight homemade firearms, four of which were "military-style weapons," as well as two 3D printers......»»
Apple & Amazon sued over illegal price fixing collusion
A class-action lawsuit against Apple and Amazon accuses the companies of colluding to eliminate third-party dealers, and artificially raise product prices.Buy iPhone at retail price from AmazonThe lawsuit is filed with Hagens Berman Law, the same fir.....»»