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.....»»
LGBTQ+ spaces face a new threat from the pandemic
Dedicated spaces have long been crucial to LGBTQ+ people. Whether it's with friends and chosen family, or partners and hook-ups, these places have created joy and belonging while providing care that isn't always available elsewhere......»»
Google suspends Trump 2020 app from Play Store for non-functionality
Google has suspended the Trump 2020 campaign app from the Google Play Store for policy violations, the company confirmed, following a report from Android Police which noted the app was unable to load any content and appeared to have been taken down......»»
Huisu Jo designs modular Hook lamp informed by Seoul"s Dongmyo market
Industrial designer Huisu Jo has created a hooked steel lamp that references the hangers and makeshift hook mechanisms used at Seoul's Dongmyo outdoor market. Read more Industrial designer Huisu Jo has created a hooked steel lamp that refere.....»»
Google, Facebook tell SCOTUS it should be harder for you to sue them
The argument boils down to "if you don't know we messed up, it can't hurt you." Enlarge (credit: Getty Images / Aurich Lawson) Suing technology firms when they mess up is already hard, especially when it's over privacy violations. Now, Facebo.....»»
Pornhub brings in third-party “identity verification” system for users
Ideally, the arrangement would both confirm consent and keep performer data private. Enlarge / A Pornhub logo at the company's booth during the 2018 AVN Adult Expo on January 25, 2018, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (credit: Getty Images | Gabe Ginsberg.....»»
How to use Samsung’s PC-emulating DeX mode on Galaxy smartphones
Essentially turning your phone into a desktop computer, DeX lets you hook up a monitor, mouse, and keyboard......»»
Clearview AI Violated Canadian Privacy Law
sinij shares a report from CBC.ca: American technology firm Clearview AI violated Canadian privacy laws by collecting photos of Canadians without their knowledge or consent, an investigation by four of Canada's privacy commissioners has found. The re.....»»
Judge approves UAW consent decree, begins process to name monitor
The union will be placed under oversight for a period of six years following a federal corruption probe that has so far resulted in charges against 15 people, including the UAW's past two presidents......»»
Judge approves UAW consent decree, begins process to name independent monitor
The union will be placed under oversight for a period of six years following a federal corruption investigation that has so far resulted in charges against 15 people, including its past two presidents......»»
Grindr faces £8.5m fine for selling user data
The information could lead to users being targeted for their sexuality, say officials in Norway......»»
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.....»»
How the male mantis keeps its head during rough sex
A male Springbok praying mantis looking for a hook up doesn't have to worry about a female stealing his heart away......»»
GDPR: German Laptop Retailer Fined $12.6M For Video-Monitoring Employees
The data regulator for the German state of Lower Saxony has fined a local laptop retailer a whopping $12.6 million for keeping its employees under constant video surveillance at all times for the past two years without a legal basis. From a report: T.....»»
Twitter Temporarily Suspends Account of US Representative
CNN reports: Twitter on Sunday temporarily suspended the account of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene for repeated violations of new rules the social media platform put in place following the violent U.S. Capitol riot earlier this month, a company spokesp.....»»
Toyota fined $180 million for 10 years of noncompliance with EPA regs
There have been "systematic, longstanding violations" of reporting rules. (credit: Toyota) On Thursday, Toyota reached a settlement with the US government over a decade of noncompliance with Clean Air Act reporting regulations. Under the law,.....»»
YouTube Suspends Trump"s Channel For At Least 7 Days
YouTube has taken action against President Donald Trump and barred new videos from being uploaded to his channel for at least seven days, citing violations of its policies and "concerns about the ongoing potential for violence." NBC News reports: It'.....»»
Parler Sues Amazon For Site Takedown, Alleges Antitrust Violations
Social networking service Parler sued Amazon on Monday, accusing its web hosting service of breaking anti-trust laws in taking off the platform that is popular with many right-leaning social media users. You can read the court document here. Rea.....»»
Reddit ‘taking action’ on site violations as rioters storm US Capitol
As chaos and violence have erupted in Washington, D.C., social media platforms are grappling with the fallout. A spokesperson for Reddit tells TechCrunch: Reddit’s site-wide policies prohibit content that promotes hate or encourages, glorifies, inc.....»»
Daimler agrees to $30 million U.S. civil penalty over delayed truck recalls
As part of the settlement, Daimler's North American truck unit agreed to develop and implement an advanced data analytics program to enhance its ability to detect and to investigate potential safety defects as part of a two-year consent order that ca.....»»
After riots, iPhone manufacturer says it “deeply regrets” exploiting workers
Apple flags Wistron for "violations of our Supplier Code of Conduct." Enlarge / The Wistron factory in Narsapura, India. (credit: Getty Images / MANJUNATH KIRAN) Earlier this month, employees at an Indian iPhone manufacturer, Wistron, erupted.....»»