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......»»
Apple and other companies reportedly bought gold from illegal miners in Brazil
Natural resources such as gold and copper are fundamental in the manufacturing process of electronic products. And since these resources are so valuable, there are many illegal mining companies around the world. Unfortunately, it seems that Apple, G.....»»
Apple purchased gold from supplier linked to illegal mining in Brazil
U.S. tech companies including Apple have reportedly been buying gold from suppliers that got it from illicit mining operations in Brazil.The mining operations allegedly took place on Brazilian indigenous lands in the Amazon rainforest, which is prohi.....»»
WHO declares monkeypox an international emergency as child cases raise alarm [Updated]
The declaration comes amid new reports of cases in children. Enlarge / A negative stain electron micrograph of a monkeypox virus virion in human vesicular fluid. (credit: Getty | BSIP) Update 7/23/2022 11:00am ET: The World H.....»»
The FCC is cracking down on "auto warranty" robocalls
US telecom providers will now be required to block millions of illegal robocalls a day advertising extended vehicle warranties, the Federal Communications Commission said Thursday, taking aim at a group of individuals accused of sending more than 8 b.....»»
Up to 90% of governmental websites serve cookies or third-party trackers
In some countries up to 90% of governmental websites add third-party tracker cookies without users’ consent. This occurs even in countries with strict user privacy laws, according to researchers Matthias Götze (TU Berlin), Srdjan Matic (IMDEA Soft.....»»
Russia hits Google with fine for "illegal content"
Russian regulator says the content included "fake" reports that discredited Russia's military......»»
Apple reaping massive illegal profits from Apple Pay fees on card issuers, lawsuit claims
Apple has been hit with a class action lawsuit alleging that its Apple Pay policies illicitly allowed it to extract more than $1 billion in fees from card issuers.Apple PayThe complaint, lodged in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of.....»»
Amazon finally admits giving cops Ring doorbell data without user consent
Amazon Ring gave police data without user consent 11 times so far in 2022. Enlarge (credit: Smith Collection/Gado / Contributor | Archive Photos) More than 10 million people rely on Ring video doorbells to monitor what's happe.....»»
Amazon"s Ring has provided doorbell footage to police without owners" consent 11 times so far this year
Amazon's smart-doorbell company, Ring, has provided surveillance footage to law enforcement without a warrant or the consent of doorbell-owners 11 times this year alone, according to a letter Amazon (AMZN) sent to Congress earlier this month......»»
Mexico declares drought emergency
Mexico has declared a drought emergency to enable authorities to take special measures to guarantee water supplies in hard-hit areas......»»
How to support reproductive rights in the U.S. from outside the U.S.
Following the reversal of Roe v. Wade, abortion is now restricted or downright illegal in several states in America. The devastating ruling is already having a severe impact on women and trans and non-binary people who can become pregnant across the.....»»
"Good Luck to You, Leo Grande" review: Respect, consent, and boundaries come first
"It’s an orgasm, not a Fabergé egg. People have them every day." Katy Brand's spectacularly sharp script for Good Luck to You, Leo Grande is full of witticisms like this, with every moment fueled by smart discussion of sex, sex work, how.....»»
TikTok Hits Pause On Its Most Controversial Privacy Update Yet
Early last month, TikTok users across Europe were told that, starting July 13th, the platform would begin using their on-app data to serve up targeted ads, even if those users didn't consent to the practice. Now, less than a day before that change wo.....»»
Nearly all governmental websites serve cookies or third-party trackers
In some countries up to 90% of governmental websites add third-party tracker cookies without users’ consent. This occurs even in countries with strict user privacy laws, according to researchers Matthias Götze (TU Berlin), Srdjan Matic (IMDEA.....»»
Arizona makes it illegal for bystanders to record cops at close range [Updated]
Critics say the law gives police too much discretion. Enlarge (credit: Stephen Maturen / Stringer | Getty Images North America) The same week that a federal judge sentenced ex-cop Derek Chauvin to more prison time for killing.....»»
Arizona Makes It Illegal For Bystanders To Record Cops At Close Range
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Arizona passed a law making it harder to record police by limiting how close bystanders can be while recording specified law enforcement activity. [...] The new Arizona law requires any bystander.....»»
Most Government Websites Serve Tracking Cookies Without Consent, Report Finds
A new study published by the IMDEA Networks Institute shows just how common it is for government websites to install third-party cookies in visitors' web browsers. HotHardware reports: The study makes a distinction between third-party (TP) cookies an.....»»
California dealer agrees to $2.5 million settlement of ringless voicemail lawsuit
The allegations against Moss Brothers Auto Group claim the company continuously used ringless voicemails that amounted to "aggressive unsolicited marketing.".....»»
Arizona makes it illegal for bystanders to record cops at close range
Critics say the law gives police too much discretion. Enlarge (credit: Stephen Maturen / Stringer | Getty Images North America) The same week that a federal judge sentenced ex-cop Derek Chauvin to more prison time for killing.....»»
Energy Charter Treaty Makes Climate Action Nearly Illegal In 52 Countries
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Conversation: Five young people whose resolve was hardened by floods and wildfires recently took their governments to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR). Their claim concerns each country's membersh.....»»