Tech newsletter: Surveillance advertising gets the spotlight
This week’s tech newsletter looks at surveillance advertising, big tech’s gripes, and ransomware.
On Jan 25, 2022 by Andrew Wyrich
Google sued by Washington D.C., 3 states, over alleged deceptive location data practices
The suit alleges that Google made extensive use of dark patterns, among other things.
On Jan 24, 2022 by Andrew Wyrich
FCC wants to help consumers choose their own broadband in apartment complexes
‘It’s time to crack down on practices that lock out broadband competition and consumer choice.’
How a delay in Gigi Sohn’s FCC confirmations allowed Republicans to build a new case against her
The latest attempt to slow down the confirmation process is being slammed as ‘cynical.’
On Jan 21, 2022 by Andrew Wyrich
FBI warns QR code scams are on the rise
Both the FBI and the FTC have recently warned the public about scams involving QR codes.
On Jan 19, 2022 by Andrew Wyrich
Tech newsletter: The people want a data privacy law
Here’s this week’s tech newsletter.
On Jan 18, 2022 by Andrew Wyrich
FCC wants telecom companies to be more transparent with data breaches
The proposal would eliminate a waiting period to notify customers of a breach.
On Jan 13, 2022 by Andrew Wyrich
Voters want Congress to act on data privacy, poll finds
Last week, 24,000 petitions supporting a data privacy law were delivered to Congress.
On Jan 12, 2022 by Andrew Wyrich
Facebook fails in attempt to get FTC’s antitrust suit thrown out
The FTC’s lawsuit can move forward.
‘The time for these votes is now’: Public interest groups urge the Senate to confirm Gigi Sohn for the FCC
Sohn’s confirmation would finally give the FCC a 3-2 Democratic majority.
On Jan 11, 2022 by Andrew Wyrich
Tech newsletter: Broadband ‘nutrition labels’
As social media censorship in Pakistan continues to rise, users fear what it means for internet freedom
With increased censorship, marginalized groups fear finding safe spaces online.
On Jan 11, 2022 by Anmol Irfan
‘Further delay is unacceptable’: Advocacy group urges Senate to move quickly on votes for Biden’s FCC, FTC picks
Biden re-nominated Gigi Sohn and Alvaro Bedoya last week.
On Jan 10, 2022 by Andrew Wyrich
FCC may bring back ‘nutritional labels’ for broadband to help you better understand your plan
Previous attempts at labels showed information about prices, data allowances, and internet speeds
On Jan 6, 2022 by Andrew Wyrich
Despite FTC efforts to halt robocalls, complaints soared last year
The FTC told Congress complaints were ‘overwhelmingly’ about robocalls.
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