August 1, 2024 at 03:54PM Meta has agreed to pay a historic $1.4 billion settlement to Texas over the unauthorized use of user biometric data. This marks the largest settlement obtained from a single state and the first under Texas’ “Capture or Use of Biometric Identifier” (CUBI) Act. Texas attorney general emphasizes commitment to holding … Read more
April 22, 2024 at 10:05AM The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) issued a warning against government organizations using Facebook if data privacy cannot be guaranteed. An advisor suggested not using Facebook if there are privacy concerns. Facebook’s response disagreed with the advice, stating compliance with laws and engagement with the government. The AP criticized Meta’s … Read more
October 27, 2023 at 06:08AM The United Kingdom’s Online Safety Act, which aims to make the UK the safest place to be online, has been passed into law. The act requires tech companies to prevent illegal content distribution and protect children from harmful material. Non-compliant companies face fines and even imprisonment for executives. There are … Read more