FTC Bans Kochava from Selling Sensitive Location Data Without Consent
The FTC will prohibit Kochava and its subsidiary from selling sensitive mobile location data without explicit consumer consent to protect privacy
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Digital Policy
Digital Policy covers technology regulation, online safety, privacy, platform rules, artificial intelligence policy, digital rights, and government decisions affecting the internet.
Tech Policy Highlights Democracy Struggle Amid Rising Authoritarianism
Experts warn tech policy debates must confront authoritarian threats as U.S. democracy faces unprecedented challenges under Trump and Silicon Valley influences
China Pressured Zambia to Cancel RightsCon Over Taiwan Participation
China's diplomatic pressure forced Zambia to cancel the RightsCon digital rights conference, highlighting Beijing's growing influence in Africa and its broader challenges to global…
UK Law Expands Digital Surveillance in Community Sentences
The UK’s Sentencing Act authorizes increased electronic monitoring and digital control of offenders, raising concerns about surveillance and prison alternatives
Zambia’s 2025 Cyber Laws Face Legal Challenges Over Rights Concerns
New cyber security and crime laws in Zambia raise privacy and expression issues amid ongoing constitutional challenges and RightsCon cancellation
FCC Orders Early Review of ABC Licenses Amid Disney DEI Probe
The FCC has initiated an expedited review of ABC's broadcast licenses amid an ongoing investigation into Disney's diversity and inclusion practices
House Republicans Propose Federal Data Privacy Framework Amid FISA Extension Debate
Republican lawmakers introduced bills to create a national data privacy standard while Congress extended Section 702 of FISA amid ongoing surveillance reforms
Spotify Introduces Badge to Identify Human Artists Amid AI Music Surge
Spotify launches a "Verified by Spotify" badge to help listeners distinguish human-created music from AI-generated tracks on its platform
EU Digital Markets Act Review Finds No Major Changes Needed Yet
The European Commission’s first review of the Digital Markets Act confirms its effectiveness but postpones expanding rules to AI, cloud, or social media interoperability
Private Digital ID Systems Gain Traction Amid AI Identity Threats
Rising AI-enabled identity fraud and privacy concerns are driving demand for private digital ID credentials that verify personhood without relying on government-issued IDs