Grindr on the hook for €10M over GDPR consent violations
Grindr, a gay, bi, trans and queer hook-up app, is on the hook for a penalty of NOK100,000,000 (aka €10M or ~$12.1M) in Europe. Norway’s data protection agency has announced it’s notified the US-based company of its intention to issue t.....»»
Amazon gets slap on the wrist over privacy violations with Ring cameras
Amazon has negotiated a financially inconsequential settlement with the United States Federal Trade Commission over the company's behavior with Ring doorbell camera data.Ring video doorbellRing has successfully reached a settlement with the FTC that.....»»
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......»»
Hornetsecurity 365 Permission Manager helps companies protect critical data
Hornetsecurity launched 365 Permission Manager – a user-friendly, admin-centred solution to manage permissions, enforce compliance policies, and monitor violations within Microsoft 365 (M365). This innovative solution brings ease and order to the t.....»»
Facebook hit with record €1.2 billion GDPR fine for transferring EU data to US
Meta to appeal, claims order sets "dangerous precedent" for EU/US data transfers. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | SOPA Images) European and Irish regulators have ordered Facebook owner Meta to pay a fine of 1.2 billion e.....»»
Facebook privacy breach sees parent company Meta fined a record $1.3B
A Facebook privacy breach has seen parent company Meta fined $1.3B – the largest amount ever imposed for breaking Europe’s tough GDPR privacy laws, according to WSJ sources. The news is expected to be officially announced later today. The fine a.....»»
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......»»
US Gulf states’ inactive, uncapped oil and gas wells a $30 billion liability
The good news? Big oil companies are on the hook for the costs. Enlarge (credit: Tad Denson) Oil and gas producers in the US are required by law to seal and cap their wells once they're finished producing. But a new surv.....»»
Gulf states’ inactive, uncapped oil and gas wells a $30 billion liability
The good news? Big oil companies are on the hook for the costs. Enlarge (credit: Tad Denson) Oil and gas producers in the US are required by law to seal and cap their wells once they're finished producing. But a new surv.....»»
Darkest Dungeon 2 is an awkward sequel, but I can’t stop playing it
Now a roguelite, the game retains series' intoxicating combat and stylish flair. Enlarge (credit: Red Hook Studios) The worst thing you can do when playing Darkest Dungeon 2 is compare it to its beloved 2016 predecessor.....»»
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......»»
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.....»»
Tesla broke U.S. labor law by silencing workers, official rules
The judge ordered Tesla to cease and desist from violating workers' rights and to post notice of the violations in the service center and email it to employees......»»
Senators unveil bipartisan legislation to ban kids under 13 from joining social media platforms
A new federal bill unveiled Wednesday would establish a national minimum age for social media use and require tech companies to get parents' consent before creating accounts for teens, reflecting a growing trend at all levels of government to restric.....»»
Sexual restraint during dating years linked to strong marriages
For many young adults, single life in American culture has become synonymous with sexual experimentation in both committed romantic dating relationships and casual sexual hook-ups. However, most single adults in the United States today still desire t.....»»
Should parents decide what their kids do online? These states think so
In the future, when teenagers want to sign up for an account on Facebook or Instagram, they may first need to ask their parent or guardian to give their consent to the social media companies......»»
Popular porn site must delete all amateur videos posted without consent
Amsterdam court requires porn sites to gain consent from all amateur performers. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson) An Amsterdam court today ordered one of the largest adult entertainment websites, xHamster, to remove all a.....»»
Apple"s dominance means it needs stricter controls, says Germany"s antitrust regulator
Regulators in Germany have declared that Apple's size and importance means it qualifies for the country's extended anti-competition law, and needs more scrutiny for potential anti-trust violations.Germany is already investigating Apple over the alleg.....»»