IRS will ‘transition away’ from facial recognition plan amid widespread criticism
The plan attracted criticism from lawmakers and activists.
On Feb 7, 2022 by Andrew Wyrich
Massachusetts lawmakers advance state-level data privacy law
Without a federal data privacy bill, states are moving forward on their own.
She’s A Crowd wants to collect data to fight gender-based violence—and is leveraging TikTok to do it
She’s A Crowd is leveraging TikTok to build a dataset that will help reduce gender-based violence.
On Feb 7, 2022 by Viola Stefanello
Dems buckle to Republican pressure, agree to have ‘senseless’ second hearing on Biden FCC nominee
The decision to have another hearing after weeks of delays is being criticized.
On Feb 3, 2022 by Andrew Wyrich
The EARN IT Act is back and ready to destroy Section 230
The EARN IT Act previously attracted widespread criticism.
On Feb 2, 2022 by Andrew Wyrich
How little tech is turning the tide in the fight against big tech
Smaller companies like DuckDuckGo and Mozilla are now winning fights against Google and Amazon.
On Feb 2, 2022 by Robert Locklear
FCC, FTC votes delayed after senator’s stroke prevents Dems from approving nominees
Sohn and Bedoya would give the FCC and FTC Democratic majorities.
Tech newsletter: California scored a ‘major victory’ for net neutrality. What comes next?
This week’s tech newsletter looks at the future of net neutrality, the FCC, and more.
On Feb 1, 2022 by Andrew Wyrich
FTC warns of ‘huge surge’ in social media scams
Bogus crypto investments, romance ruses lead the pack.
On Jan 31, 2022 by Andrew Wyrich
‘A major victory for internet users’: California’s net neutrality law upheld by court of appeals
The law has been subject to a years-long legal battle.
On Jan 28, 2022 by Andrew Wyrich
Why Massachusetts is ground-zero for the fight against facial recognition
Eight cities in Massachusetts have banned facial recognition, making it a hot spot in the country.
On Jan 28, 2022 by Jake Pitre
FCC begins process to add ‘nutrition’ labels to broadband offerings
‘We want to make it easier for consumers to compare their options and understand just what they’re signing up for.’
On Jan 27, 2022 by Andrew Wyrich
Gigi Sohn, Biden’s progressive FCC pick, to get Senate committee vote
Alvaro Bedoya, Biden’s FTC pick, is also scheduled for a vote.
How the FTC can use ‘data minimization’ to immediately strengthen consumer privacy
‘The FTC should press forward in crafting rules that prohibit by default unnecessary data collection, use, and disclosure.’
On Jan 26, 2022 by Andrew Wyrich
Fashion Nova will pay $4.2 million to settle with FTC over blocking bad reviews from consumers
Fashion Nova was suppressing bad reviews on its website, the FTC says.
On Jan 25, 2022 by Andrew Wyrich
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