California
Stories
Judge Orders Apple to Allow Alternative Payment Options for the App Store by December 9th
Apple’s motion for a stay is denied.
Forward Party Announces “Data as a Property Right” Policy
A new proposal from a new party.
Judge Rules Cloudflare Isn’t Responsible for Copyright Infringement of Users
The ruling could help Cloudflare position itself as a neutral entity in other areas, should it choose to.
LA City Council Votes to Expand Vaccine Passport Enforcement
The enforcement is set to begin in 30 days.
The “Right to Control the Commercial Use of Your Persona” Can Be Used to Censor Internet Content, Court Rules
An unforeseen challenge to free speech.
California to Let “Violence Prevention” Researchers Access Data of Gun Owners in the State
Going against the state’s own privacy proposals.
Darnell Hicks, Falsely Accused of Shooting Two Cops in Viral Posts Online, Sues Facebook and Twitter
Sued for defamation and false light.












