Tag Archives: digital rights
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
California Delete Act: CalMatters and The Markup Launch DROP Audit
CalMatters and The Markup have initiated a public audit of the DROP platform to ensure data broker compliance with the California Delete Act ahead of the August 1 deadline. Continue reading
California AB 2561: New Law Bans Big Tech Privacy Resets
California AB 2561 advances to prevent Big Tech from resetting user privacy settings during software updates, mandating a strict ‘privacy by default’ standard for all digital platforms. Continue reading
Iran Internet Shutdown: Record-Breaking Blackout Persists in 2026
The unprecedented Iran internet shutdown has entered its third consecutive month, leaving 90 million people isolated from the global web and causing catastrophic economic damage. Continue reading
Florida AI Bill of Rights Fails Following House Rejection
The proposed Florida AI Bill of Rights met an abrupt end in a special session after the House leadership deferred regulation to the federal government. Continue reading
GUARD Act: U.S. Congress Advances New AI Age Verification Bill
The U.S. Congress recently advanced the GUARD Act, a controversial piece of legislation aimed at regulating minor access to AI-driven tools through mandatory age verification. Continue reading
Canary Mission Operators Unmasked Amid Landmark Doxxing Lawsuits
A major investigative report has unmasked several key Canary Mission operators as legal accountability increases through landmark doxxing lawsuits and civil liability verdicts. Continue reading
SECURE Data Act: U.S. Bill Proposes New Algorithmic Invisibility Rights
The introduction of the SECURE Data Act in the U.S. House of Representatives aims to standardize digital footprint erasure and establish a new right to algorithmic invisibility. Continue reading
Illinois Anti-Doxxing Act: Landmark Class-Action Lawsuit Filed Against Doxxing Groups
A major class-action lawsuit has been filed under the Illinois Anti-Doxxing Act, targeting organizations for systematic harassment and the malicious publication of private personal data. Continue reading