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Facebook blocks users from sharing news links in Australia
Politicians are set to vote on a bill that would force tech giants to pay for content.
India will propose a law banning private cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin
India is planning to introduce a law that would ban private cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and help set up an official currency instead.
FTC issues first fines using a law against ticket scalping bots
The FTC has issued its first-ever fines using the BOTS Act, a law targeting ticket scalper bots.
FBI, Europol take down a VPN service aimed at criminals
The FBI and Europol have shut down a VPN service pitched toward criminals, and it could make honest VPN operators nervous.
Facebook reportedly offered to help create rivals to avoid antitrust lawsuits
Facebook reportedly offered to license its social network code to avoid antitrust lawsuits.
US COVID-19 relief bill includes $7 billion for broadband internet access
Congress' COVID-19 relief bill includes $7 billion for broadband internet, including $3.2 billion to bring access to low-income families.
Law bars ISPs from charging rental fees for a modem you own
A law taking effect December 20th prevents your ISP from charging rental fees for modems and other boxes you own.
The EU could break up big tech companies that violate stricter rules
The UK is also planning to clamp down on harmful content on social media.
New Jersey law bars doxxing campaigns against judges, prosecutors and police
New Jersey's governor has signed Daniel's Law, a measure intended to thwart doxxing campaigns against judges, prosecutors and police.
Newly signed law aims to limit the damage from space weather
A newly signed law, the PROSWIFT Act, will help predict and limit the damage from solar flares and other space weather.
China's revamped law bans online services that 'induce addiction' in kids
China has revamped its laws to ban online services and games that 'induce addiction' in kids.
UK closes loophole that allowed using your phone while driving
The UK has closed a legal loophole that allowed using your phone while driving under certain circumstances.
Six people face charges for allegedly bribing Amazon staff to help sellers
Six people have been indicted over an alleged scheme that bribed Amazon employees to help third-party sellers.
White House calls on Supreme Court to rule on Trump's Twitter blocking
President Trump wants to settle the legal debate around the constitutionality of blocking critics on Twitter for good.
Google stops responding to data requests from Hong Kong authorities
Google will no longer respond directly to data requests from Hong Kong authorities.
Facebook blocks Brazil president's allies after court order
Facebook has blocked allies of Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro after a court order, but it's appealing over free speech claims.
UK soccer stars may sue betting companies over player data profits
Can a team of UK-based footballers get money for their athletic data?
Telegram to pay $18.5 million and return $1.2 billion following SEC crypto charges
Telegram has been fined $18.5 million for not properly following securities regulations.
Members of Congress push to ban federal use of face recognition
It follows a case in which a man was wrongfully arrested after an incorrect biometric match.
DOJ accuses WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange of recruiting hackers
The Justice Department has filed updated charges against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange that accuse him of recruiting hackers from Anonymous and beyond.