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
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Brazil Faces Pushback on New Platform Accountability Decrees
Brazil’s government issued decrees expanding internet platform liability, sparking immediate congressional opposition and geopolitical tensions with U.S. trade authorities
Canada Has Legal Precedents to Regulate Surveillance Pricing
Canada’s Telecommunications Act already prohibits unjust discriminatory pricing, offering a regulatory precedent to address surveillance pricing within pending privacy law reforms
Ending Indefinite Data Retention: Case for Deleting Inactive Cloud and Social Media Accounts
Cloud and social media platforms increasingly face calls to enforce inactivity-based deletions to enhance privacy, security, and comply with data minimization standards under laws…
U.K. Plans to Ban Social Media Use for Children Under 16
The United Kingdom will ban social media use for children under 16 and restrict harmful app functions, aiming to protect youth from addictive content…
FCC Proposes Rules to End Anonymous Burner Phone Use in US
The FCC wants to require cellphone providers to collect and retain customer identity information, potentially ending anonymous use of burner phones in the United…
Signal Creators Launch Encrypted Spaces for Secure Collaboration Apps
Former Signal developers unveil Encrypted Spaces, an open-source framework enabling robust end-to-end encrypted group collaboration apps with advanced privacy protections
Global Digital Policy Developments Highlight New Online Platform Rules in May 2026
In May 2026, major regulatory actions across Europe, India, Brazil, China, the UK, Australia, and beyond reinforced digital platform accountability and user protections
Fake Podcasts Exploit Spotify to Boost Illegal Drug Site Search Rankings
A congressional report exposes how over 57,000 fake podcast episodes on Spotify promoted illegal pharmacies, exploiting search rankings to push illicit drug sales without…
2026 FIFA World Cup Ushers in Vast Surveillance Measures Across Host Cities
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature extensive surveillance technologies, including AI facial recognition and counter-drone systems, raising civil liberties and privacy concerns for…