| Internet Governance Texas AG Investigates Fake Twitter Accounts: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating whether the social media platform may be under-reporting the number of fake users on its site. According to Paxton, misleading reporting could amount to a violation of the state’s Deceptive Trade Practices Act. European Parliament Reaches Agreement on Common Charger: Lawmakers agreed on legislation that would require that all smartphones and similar devices be chargeable using a USB-C port. The rules, which still need to be formally approved by the EU Parliament and Council, are designed to reduce cost to consumers and minimize e-waste. |
| Privacy Google Settles Facial Recognition Suit for $100 Million: The class action alleged that the “Face Grouping” feature of the company’s photo platform, which automatically grouped together photos of the same individual, violated Illinois’ Biometric Privacy Law by collecting and analyzing face data without appropriate notice or consent. |
| Information Security and Cyberthreats Feds Shut Down Online Marketplace for Social Security Numbers: The FBI, DOJ, and IRS seized websites owned by the SSNDOB Marketplace, which is alleged to have sold the Social Security numbers and dates of birth of 24 million people. |
| Intellectual Property New York Passes Right-to-Repair Bill: The Digital Fair Repair Act, which awaits the governor’s signature, requires many digital device manufacturers to make parts, tools, and information about diagnostics and repair available to consumers and independent repair facilities. The bill exempts some types of devices, including medical devices, home appliances, agricultural equipment, and others. |
| Freedom of Expression and Censorship Facebook Applies 10-Strike Policy to its Ban on Gun Sales: Internal documents and interviews with employees reveal that the company applies a lenient policy toward punishing users who violate the ban. |
| On the Lighter Side Take Your Hoops Game to the Next Level: A smart basketball hoop can track your shot and fly through the air to meet the ball wherever it is so you never miss. |
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