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Facebook’s default privacy settings and some of its terms of service fall afoul of the German Federal Data Protection Act, the Berlin Regional Court has found. By not adequately securing the informed consent of its users, Facebook’s use of … Continue reading German court says Facebook use of personal data is illegal
Kickstarter is not a store. Indiegogo is not a store. Crowdfunding is not buying something — you’re merely donating some money, and you might get a reward for your pledge. Caveat emptor doesn’t apply, because there is no buyer, and no one can figure out what the correct Latin translation for ‘backer’ is. These are the realities that have kept Indiegogo and Kickstarter in business, have caused much distress in people who think otherwise, and have been the source of so, so many crowdfunding follies.
Now, finally, crowdfunding is being legally recognized as a store. The Register reports a court …read more
Continue reading Crowdfunding Is Now A Contract Between Company And Backer
A coalition of powerful organizations wants to block piracy websites in Canada. Continue reading Does Canada Even Have a Huge Piracy Problem?
A recent article in the New York Times postulated America may choose to respond to a devastating cyberattack with a nuclear response. In November of 2017, a widely viewed social media video entitled Slaughterbots suggested “swarms of AI-cont… Continue reading The Cyber Law of War
Governments have been classically slow to adapt to digital realities. Singapore tries to break the mold with a new cybersecurity bill that tackles breaches, infrastructure, and reporting.
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Tags: breachgovern… Continue reading Singapore government gets into the network defense game
If they can get traction, it will make small gains towards closing the digital divide. Continue reading Rural Broadband-Boosting Bills Would Enshrine Towns’ Rights to Build Their Own Internet
Chairman Ajit Pai released a statement and fact sheet Thursday ahead of his 2018 Broadband Deployment Report. Continue reading FCC Chairman Admits Cell Phone Data Is Not the Same as Broadband Internet
Chairman Ajit Pai released a statement and fact sheet Thursday ahead of his 2018 Broadband Deployment Report. Continue reading FCC Chairman Admits Cell Phone Data Is Not the Same as Broadband Internet
This is the first of what is expected to be multiple lawsuits challenging the agency’s vote last year. Continue reading 22 States Are Suing the FCC For Repealing Net Neutrality
Happy Public Domain Day to everyone except America. Continue reading 2018 Is the Last Year of America’s Public Domain Drought