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......»»
Piracy Increases ‘Internet Buzz’ Which Boosts Legitimate TV-Show Viewership
Online piracy is constantly evolving and its effects on legal consumption vary greatly. While it's hard to draw strong conclusions across the board, new research into the effects of TV show piracy finds there is a promotional side to illegal download.....»»
Google is making it easier to remove your personal details from Search
If your personal information appears in Search without your consent, Google is here to help......»»
Southern California"s Metropolitan Water District declares water shortage emergency
Southern California officials on Tuesday took the unprecedented step of declaring a water shortage emergency and ordering outdoor usage be restricted to just one day a week for about 6 million people in parts of Los Angeles, Ventura and San Bernardin.....»»
Google rolls out less confusing cookie pop-ups after EU intervention
Google is adding a 'reject all' button to its cookie consent pop-up......»»
Brazil Judge Says Apple Selling iPhone Without Power Adapter Is "Abusive and Illegal"
A Brazilian judge ruled that U.S. tech giant Apple engaged in an "abusive and illegal" practice by selling new iPhones without power adapters. From a report: In a decision dated April 12, regional judge Vanderlei Caires Pinheiro from Goias state in c.....»»
Google To Update Cookie Consent Banner in Europe Following Fine
Google has shared a screenshot of its new cookie consent popup. At first, the new popup will be available on YouTube in France. But the company says it plans to roll out the new design across Google services in Europe. From a report: This updated des.....»»
EU to unveil landmark law to force Big Tech to police illegal content
Dark patterns, as well as targeting users based on religion or gender will be banned. Enlarge (credit: Justin Tallis | Getty Images) The EU is poised to unveil a landmark law on Friday that will force Big Tech to police their.....»»
Lawsuit: Musk saved $143 million by illegally waiting to disclose Twitter stake
Lawsuit: Musk's illegal delay caused investors to sell at artificially low price. (credit: Getty Images | eccolo74) Elon Musk is facing a shareholder lawsuit over his failure to reveal his investment in Twitter until 11 days a.....»»
Should we stop having casual sex?
In her new book Rethinking Sex: A Provocation, author and Washington Post columnist Christine Emba argues that consent is not enough — that love should be the standard in which we have sex. She decries casual sex and the broader sexual liberati.....»»
What is the virility myth? Read an extract from Sophia Smith Galer"s book "Losing It"
Can you remember the sex education you received growing up? Perhaps it involved putting a condom on a banana. Maybe a few photos of genitalia exhibiting symptoms of STIs. You probably didn't hear much about how consent works. Perhaps you left with th.....»»
California Suggests Taking Aim At AI-Powered Hiring Software
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Register: A newly proposed amendment to California's hiring discrimination laws would make AI-powered employment decision-making software a source of legal liability. The proposal would make it illegal for.....»»
This is why you shouldn"t respond to voicemails from unknown callers
The Eavesdropping Scam is a new scam call tactic that uses vague voicemails as a lure to get victims to call the scammers themselves......»»
Study reveals extent of labor abuse and illegal fishing risks among fishing fleets
Monitoring the world's fishing fleets for labor abuse and illegal fishing can be as challenging as the oceans are vast, but new data could help companies and countries intervene more effectively. A Stanford University-led paper published in Nature Co.....»»
We need an industry-backed, tech-neutral resource to restore trust in voice communications
With illegal robocalls now representing nearly half of all unwanted calls in the U.S., consumers are opting to simply not pick up their phones. In fact, studies show that in the U.S. alone, 76% of calls from an unidentified or unfamiliar number are l.....»»
WWF report says online wildlife trade on rise in Myanmar
A report by the World Wildlife Fund shows illegal purchases of wildlife online are growing in Myanmar in a threat both to public health and to endangered species......»»
Antitrust bill in Senate would help rein in Big Tech platforms, DOJ says
Bill would define which behaviors are illegal and anticompetitive on platforms. Enlarge (credit: James Leynse/Corbis) The Department of Justice is throwing its weight behind an antitrust bill working its way through the Senate.....»»
Russian oil tankers go dark, evading name-and-shame Twitter bot
Russian oil isn't illegal yet, but a Twitter bot is getting a head start. Enlarge / Activists from the environmental organization Greenpeace demonstrate in the Baltic Sea in front of a ship carrying Russian oil on March 23, 2022. (cred.....»»
Epic"s App Store lawsuit appeal badly flawed & "Fortnite" ruling should stand, says Apple
In a new brief, Apple declares that Epic Games lost the Epic v. Apple trial because it failed to prove wrongdoing — and not because of any legal errors on the judge's part.Epic Games marketingOn Thursday, the Cupertino tech giant filed a Principal.....»»
Illegal IPTV Streaming: Four Receive Prison Sentences Totaling 10+ Years
Four individuals connected to the illegal streaming of copyrighted content have been handed prison sentences in the UK totaling more than 10 years. Three men and a woman were convicted of fraud and money laundering for offenses against broadcasters i.....»»
Android"s Messages, Dialer Apps Quietly Sent Text, Call Info To Google
Google's Messages and Dialer apps for Android devices have been collecting and sending data to Google without specific notice and consent, and without offering the opportunity to opt-out, potentially in violation of Europe's data protection law. From.....»»