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How to disclose sponsors – FTC produces guidelines on how online influencers can avoid breaking the law
Phrases such as “spon” or “collab” are not allowed.
Tony Blair says it’s time to make Facebook and Google public utilities
The former British PM has weighed in on the debate.
Twitter wants to influence how users respond to tweets
“Why do you disagree?”
9 out of 10 young Americans want to become internet famous
86% of young Americans showed interest in becoming influencers on social media.
New YouTube rules will cut some creator ad revenue by up to 90% in 2020
YouTube is making introducing these new rules in January 2020 as part of its settlement with the FTC over alleged COPPA violations.
Stock photo company Shutterstock is censoring images to appeal to Chinese Government
Employees within the company are demanding a reversal.
Doctors and nurses raise the alarm on Facebook’s WhatsApp being used to transmit patient medical information
Doctors and nurses routinely use the service to converse with other staff about patients.
California AG says Facebook is failing to comply with subpoenas over privacy scandals
The AG says Facebook is “dragging its feet”.
Twitch streamer and Partner Boneclinks banned live during a livestream, Twitch is unresponsive
As is often the case, Twitch isn’t saying why.
Two former Twitter employees charged with spying for the Saudi government and digging into accounts of critics
This is the first time the Justice Department has publicly accused Saudi Arabia of running agents in the US.
Pop star’s leaked nude photos and videos spread online after she criticized India’s Prime Minister Modi
It’s not yet known how the photos were leaked.
Facebook tests asking users to scan their face for verification
What could go wrong?