Dutch court rules that being forced to keep a webcam on while working is illegal
A US company was fined $50,000 and ordered to pay the employee's wages and vacation days.
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Meta's first human rights report defends the company's misinformation strategy
Facebook's parent company also tried to avoid blame for violence in India.
Intel apologizes for letter on forced labor in Xinjiang
The chipmaker is trying to strike a balance between US and Chinese demands.
YouTube took down videos documenting Xinjiang human rights abuses
YouTube's explanations weren't always clear or well-supported.
Facebook unveils 'corporate human rights' policy
The social network will release yearly reports documenting its handling of human rights issues.
DJI can no longer buy components from the US for its drones
The Commerce Department said the drone maker 'enabled wide-scale human rights abuses within China.'
Facebook vows legal action after being forced to block Thai anti-royalty group
The group's found accused it of "cultivating authoritarianism" in the nation.
IBM stops work on facial recognition over human rights concerns
It believes the tech can be abused for racial profiling and surveillance.
Microsoft makes its advanced account protection free for healthcare workers
AccountGuard will notify customers when it detects a cyber attack.
Former Google exec says he was pushed out for defending human rights
He wanted to protect free expression and privacy in China.
Facebook pledges $130 million for its content oversight board
An oversight board trust will manage things like payroll and tax compliance.
Amnesty International: Facebook and Google are a threat to human rights
Amnesty is concerned with their 'surveillance-based business model.'
