Category Archives: Social Media & Big Tech
IAB Tech Lab Releases Major Privacy Framework Updates
Discover how the IAB Tech Lab has released major privacy framework updates, including the Data Deletion Request Framework 2.0 and Global Privacy Protocol enhancements. Continue reading
Section 230 Lawsuits: US Appeals Court Forces Big Tech to Face Mass Litigation
A major federal ruling rejects Section 230 lawsuits immunity, forcing Meta, Google, TikTok, and Snap to face over 3,000 lawsuits regarding platform design and privacy. Continue reading
Meta AI Privacy Audit Reveals Fragmented Controls and Metadata Exposure
An independent audit reveals fragmented Meta AI privacy controls and unexpected metadata exposure across chat interfaces and API endpoints. Continue reading
Algorithmic Feeds Restrictions Upheld by Federal Court in California
A federal judge denied Big Tech’s bid to block California laws regulating algorithmic feeds for minors, ruling data profiling is subject to state child safety rules. Continue reading
iCloud Private Relay Bypassed: WebKit Flaw Exposes Real IP Addresses
Cybersecurity researchers discovered vulnerabilities in Apple’s WebKit engine that allow iCloud Private Relay to be bypassed, exposing real IP addresses. Continue reading
Online Safety Bills Advance in Senate Mandating Default Privacy Controls
The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee has advanced crucial online safety bills that mandate default privacy controls and algorithmic opt-outs on major tech platforms. Continue reading
Affirmative Opt In: Advocacy Groups Demand Meta Overhaul Privacy Settings
A coalition of 40 advocacy groups demands Meta enforce strict affirmative opt in privacy settings and data control across its platforms. Continue reading
Social Media Privacy Legislation in Illinois Mandates Strict Defaults
Illinois has enacted groundbreaking social media privacy legislation enforcing strict default settings, geolocation shielding, and algorithmic tracking restrictions. Continue reading