How US local governments are scaring tech companies
Congress has failed to regulate tech, so states and cities are stepping in with their own approaches to food delivery apps, AI regulation and, yes, privacy. Tech doesn’t like what it sees.
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Google says geofence warrants make up one-quarter of all US demands
The search giant revealed it received 20,932 geofence warrants in three years.
Hamburg DPA warns against the use of Zoom
Hamburg DPA has officially warned the Senate Chancellery of the City of Hamburg regarding the use of the video conference solution from Zoom inc.
One year after Schrems II, the world is still waiting for U.S. privacy legislation
As the invalidation of the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield continues to cast uncertainty over data flows, the need for federal privacy legislation looms larger than ever.
Europe was the world’s great tech enforcer. Not anymore.
China and the US have stepped up the pressure on their biggest tech companies.
RI treasurer sues Facebook, alleging investment losses from data breach
The Employees’ Retirement System of Rhode Island sues Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg over alleged financial losses due to data breach.
Zoom settles consumer claims over privacy for $85 Million
Settlement will pay up to $25 to paid Zoom subscribers covered by the class action litigation and up to $15 to individuals who aren’t eligible to submit a paid subscription claim.
Biden Gives “Five Eyes” Access To Everyone’s Social Media
For years, Americans have largely ignored corporate social media surveillance. But all of that is about to change, thanks to President Biden.
US federal privacy law important to Privacy Shield replacement
As negotiators work to find a Privacy Shield replacement, some say part of the solution lies within a federal privacy law.
President Biden Signs Executive Order Encouraging Greater Regulation of Tech and Communications Companies
On July 9, 2021, President Biden issued a far-reaching Executive Order seeking to fight market concentration and anticompetitive practices across the entire U.S. economy
Uber agrees to reduced fine in fight over sexual assault data
It had been facing a $59 million fine, but it will pay far less.
Weak US Privacy Law Hurts America’s Global Standing
Unrestrained data collection and selling doesn’t just harm citizens at home. It’s terrible foreign policy.