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Redefining Obscenity: Lawmakers Take Aim at More Online Content
The bill would let federal prosecutors target consensual adult content once shielded by artistic or literary value.
Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie Is Sued for Alleged First Amendment Violation Over Social Media Block
Thomas DeVore claims his First Amendment rights were violated after being banned from McCombie’s government-linked Facebook page for political criticism.
Photobucket Faces Legal Storm Over Alleged Sale of User Photos and Biometric Data
Photobucket faces a lawsuit for allegedly selling users’ photos and biometric data without consent, risking privacy law violations.
Meta Brings Back Face Scanning
Meta revives facial recognition in its apps, aiming to tackle scams and enhance account recovery, but privacy concerns loom over the use of sensitive biometric data.
X Scores a Win in Defending University of Illinois Student From Discipline Over Online Post
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has reversed its decision to penalize a student.
Lawsuit Hits TikTok’s Sister App CapCut Over Data Collection Fears
The video editing app is accused of scooping up personal data.
Former Health Worker Sues Digital ID Company Over Privacy Concerns
The pushback against digital ID.
Facebook Turns Off AR Filters in Texas and Illinois Over Facial Recognition Legal Concerns
Meta is checking the tech is legal.
Google Will Face a Lawsuit Over Accusations of Collecting Kids’ Data
Google is accused of breaching privacy laws.
