European Parliament Vote Allows Big Tech to Scan Private Messages Despite Opposition
Despite a majority opposing the move, European lawmakers have passed a bill allowing major tech firms to scan private messages for child sexual abuse…
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Study Reveals Public Confusion Over Definition of Social Media
Research from Aston University shows wide variation in how people define social media and which platforms they include, highlighting challenges for policy and regulation
FTC and States Win Settlement Ensuring John Deere Repair Rights for Farmers
The FTC and five states reached a settlement with Deere & Company to end restrictions limiting farmers' and independent technicians' ability to repair John…
India’s Expanding Surveillance System Faces Scrutiny Over Data and Policing Flaws
India’s growing facial recognition and data surveillance infrastructure relies on flawed databases and biased policing, raising concerns about rights violations and unchecked law enforcement…
RentGrow Settles FTC Allegations over Fair Credit Reporting Violations with $2.25 Million Payment
RentGrow will pay $2.25 million to resolve Federal Trade Commission claims that it failed to ensure accuracy and proper disclosure under the Fair Credit…
India’s Aadhaar Reveals Digital Sovereignty Beyond US-China Rivalry
India’s Aadhaar program depends on Japanese technology, highlighting the complexity of digital sovereignty debates that extend beyond American and Chinese technology dependencies
Supreme Court Limits Police Use of Location Data, Highlights Corporate Role
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that police generally need warrants to access location data from Google, underscoring how technology firms now shape law enforcement…
FTC Fines Amazon $2.25M for Violations of Consumer Data Rights
The FTC orders Amazon to pay $2.25 million for denying identity theft victims access to transaction records, settling claims of violating the Fair Credit…
Reforming Tenant Screening Software Emerges as Key Tech Policy Issue
As populist candidates rise in 2026, addressing tenant screening software’s algorithmic bias and lack of transparency offers a critical digital policy opportunity
FTC Halts Genesis Tech’s Deceptive Online Subscription Practices
The FTC secured a federal court order to stop Genesis Tech’s enterprise from running misleading subscription schemes with unauthorized billing and difficult cancellations