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.....»»
The FCC wants to protect consumers against ringless voicemail
Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel has shared an action with colleagues that, if adopted, would require callers to obtain consumers’ consent before delivering a ringless voicemail......»»
Google attacked over latest plan to replace tracking cookies
Brave has slammed Google for its failure to address privacy violations with its new Topics proposal......»»
A French surgeon tried to sell Bataclan victim"s X-ray as an NFT
Orthopedic surgeon Emmanuel Masmejean, who works at Paris’ Georges Pompidou public hospital, was reportedly selling the X-ray in NFT form without the patient’s consent on OpenSea, writes the Mediapart website......»»
Inmates sue Arkansas doc, jail after unknowingly taking dangerous doses of ivermectin
Detainees “were not informed of the side effects of the drug.” Enlarge / Tablets of ivermectin. (credit: Getty | Nurphoto) Detainees at an Arkansas jail were given ivermectin without their knowledge or consent, a new lawsu.....»»
Conversations about consent need to start early, and parents need to get comfortable with it
Psychiatrist Dr. Gaiathry Jeyarajan envisions a future where parents are comfortable having conversations with their kids early on about consent and boundaries. Avoiding these discussions only perpetuates the culture of silence that allows interperso.....»»
Microsoft Discovered New "Powerdir" macOS Vulnerability, Fixed in 12.1 Update
This morning, Microsoft's 365 Defender research team released details of a new macOS "Powerdir" vulnerability that allows an attacker to bypass transparency, consent, and control technology to gain unauthorized access to protected data. Ap.....»»
Yale, Georgetown, Other Top Schools Illegally Collude To Limit Student Financial Aid, Lawsuit Alleges
Sixteen major U.S. universities, including Yale University, Georgetown University and Northwestern University, are being sued for alleged antitrust violations because of the way they work together to determine financial-aid awards for students. From.....»»
Halo Infinite speedrunners are already beating the game in 30 minutes
Halo Infinite's speedrunners have already found out how to beat the game in under 30 minutes thanks to the grappling hook......»»
Scientists Draw Inspiration From Catchweed To Create Biodegradable Velcro
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Velcro is an ingenious hook-and-loop fastener inspired by nature -- specifically, cockleburs. Now scientists at the Italian Institute of Technology are returning the favor. They have created the.....»»
Scientists draw inspiration from catchweed to create biodegradable Velcro
Artificial micro-hook structure enables the creation of microdevices for monitoring plants. Enlarge / Artist's representation of the microstructure of Velcro. Scientists at the Italian Institute of Technology have created a soft, biode.....»»
Ubisoft deleted this user"s account along with his games for inactivity to comply with GDPR
Tor, who only wants to be identified by his first name, told PCWorld earlier this month he sold his PC in 2020 to stave off gaming addiction. When he decided to start playing games again this past summer, he found his Ubisoft account closed......»»
Could GDPR Policy Erase Your Games? It Happened To an Ubisoft Customer
If you haven't used your Ubisoft account in a while, there's a chance the game publisher might nuke your account for being inactive -- that's the reality one gamer said he discovered after stepping away from PC gaming for more than a year. From a rep.....»»
BTRS Holdings Inc. Announces Completion of Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation
LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BTRS Holdings Inc. (“Billtrust” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: BTRS), a B2B accounts receivable (AR) automation and integrated payments leader, today announced the closing of its previously announce.....»»
BTRS Holdings Inc. Announces Expiration and Results of Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation Relating to its Warrants
LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BTRS Holdings Inc. (“Billtrust” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: BTRS), a B2B accounts receivable (AR) automation and integrated payments leader, announced today the expiration and results of its prev.....»»
How conspiracy theories in the US became more personal, cruel, and mainstream after Sandy Hook
Conspiracy theories are powerful forces in the U.S. They have damaged public health amid a global pandemic, shaken faith in the democratic process and helped spark a violent assault on the U.S. Capitol in January 2021......»»
Rumbleverse adds a melee twist to the battle royale
Unleash elbow drops and dropkicks as you leap across streets and scale rooftops. Enlarge Any new battle royale title needs a hook: after all, we all know the formula, and Halo Infinite's popularity suggests that people may be.....»»
Twitter to remove images of people posted without consent
Twitter has updated its privacy policy so that it can remove images of people that have been posted without their consent, the company said in a blog post Tuesday......»»
Twitter drops ban hammer on sharing "private media" without an individual"s consent
On Tuesday, Twitter announced that it is expanding its private information policy to include pictures and video. The social media platform already prohibits tweets that dox individuals or contain hateful messages. Its new rules will ban users from po.....»»
Twitter Expands Safety Policy, Bans Posting Images of People Without Their Consent
Twitter updated its private information safety policy this morning to ban sharing images or videos of private individuals without their consent. From a report: The platform already banned users from sharing others' personal information without permis.....»»
INVESTOR ALERT: Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces Investigation of Citrix Systems, Inc. (CTXS) on Behalf of Investors
BENSALEM, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces an investigation on behalf of Citrix Systems, Inc. (“Citrix” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: CTXS) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of feder.....»»