The student protesters at Columbia University continue their demonstration in solidarity with Gaza despite university attempts to shut it down. [ more ]
NY's legal marijuana industry reaches new high with over 100 licensed pot shops raking in the green
New York's legal cannabis industry is growing rapidly, with over 100 licensed pot shops open, but faces challenges with the large illicit market. [ more ]
Meet the member of Congress who's trying to save Capitol soles
These days, he still wears sneakers to work as an elected member of the House, believing firmly that the rules of modern fashion allow for a suit to pair with a mix of leather and synthetic textiles around the foot.But his famously staid workplace prohibits such sartorial choices in one very important venue: the ornate speaker's lobby off the House floor, where members and the press often meet.
Fresh action to stop rental e-bikes being abandoned on pavements in central London
N ew efforts to stop rental e-bikes being abandoned on pavements in central London have been unveiled.Camden council has signed contracts with two dockless e-bike firms, Lime and Human Forest, that include requirements for poorly parked bikes to be moved swiftly into approved bays and for riders who abandon them on pavements to be penalised.
Roadblocks and Red Tape: New York's Cannabis Effort at a Crossroads
When New York State began laying the groundwork for its recreational cannabis industry last year, officials cast atoning for the harm done by the war on drugs as a cornerstone of the ambitious plan and promised to give people who were previously convicted of marijuana offenses the first opportunity to sell it legally.
Good morning.It's Thursday.Ever wonder why you can't buy wine in a New York supermarket?Today we'll look at the various regulations around selling alcohol in the city.Image Drinkers in 1933 after Prohibition was repealed.Credit...The New York Times The supermarket chain Wegmans is lobbying New York State for permission to sell wine.
A judge halts South Carolina's new abortion law pending state Supreme Court review
South Carolina Assistant Attorney General Thomas Hydrick argues during a hearing in Columbia on Friday that a judge should not halt enforcement of the state's new abortion law.Jeffrey Collins/AP COLUMBIA, S.C.A judge put South Carolina's new law banning most abortions around six weeks of pregnancy on hold Friday until the state Supreme Court can review the measure, giving providers a temporary reprieve in a region that has enacted strict limits on the procedure.
AC Transit Board Approves Automated Bus Stop Enforcement Program - Streetsblog California
Note: GJEL Accident Attorneys regularly sponsors coverage on Streetsblog San Francisco and Streetsblog California.Unless noted in the story, GJEL Accident Attorneys is not consulted for the content or editorial direction of the sponsored content.The AC Transit Board of Directors this week approved a contract to deploy bus-mounted cameras to automatically capture images of vehicles parked at bus stops or driving in bus-only lanes.
New York City Residents Will Soon Have to Compost Their Food Scraps
For New Yorkers, the city's war on trash is about to hit home.On Thursday, the New York City Council is expected to approve a bill that will require New Yorkers to separate their food waste from regular trash, much as they already do with recyclable items.The residential mandate would roll out borough by borough, starting with Brooklyn and Queens this October, followed by the Bronx and Staten Island in March 2024, and Manhattan that October.
Portland City Council Will Consider Public Camping Ban Ordinance That Would Fine, Jail Unhoused Residents
An ordinance restricting daytime homeless camping in public right-of-ways is expected to be introduced by Mayor Ted Wheeler at the May 31 Portland City Council meeting.Wheeler's ordinance would ban camping on public sidewalks, parks, docks, and within 250 feet of construction sites, schools, daycares, existing shelters, high crash corridors, and environmental overlay zones.
Mayor, Board prez shouted down at rare public session on fentanyl crisis
A buzzing crowd of around 100 people convened at 2 p.m. in UN Plaza today to hear Mayor London Breed speak for a total of 10 minutes, until multiple individuals in the crowd shouted her down and someone threw a brick.Board President Aaron Peskin called today's monthly Board of Supervisors mayoral question session outside at the plaza, only feet away from City Hall.
L.A. County asks appeals court to dismiss long-running homelessness lawsuit
(Al Seib/Los Angeles Times)
Los Angeles County has asked a federal appeals court to put an end to a years-long lawsuit over the government response to the homelessness crisis, arguing that the judge overseeing the case abused his power and overstepped his authority.The petition, filed Thursday night with the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, comes after U.S. District Judge David O. Carter twice rejected agreements that would have marked the end of the long-running lawsuit first filed at the start of the pandemic.
Fare Evasion: An Economic Necessity for Some, a Burden for the M.T.A.
Good morning.It's Monday.We'll look at fare evasion in the subways.We'll see how the favorites did at the Tony Awards, and we'll get details on a deal for a movie studio at Pier 94.The question is, is it good for the city?Image Credit...Dakota Santiago for The New York Times If today is just another Monday in New York, about 700,000 passengers will ride buses without paying the fare.
The Surprising Obstacle to Overhauling How Children Learn to Read
As New York embarks on an ambitious plan to overhaul how children in the nation's largest school system are taught to read, schools leaders face a significant obstacle: educators' skepticism.Dozens of cities and states have sought to transform reading instruction in recent years, driven by decades of research known as the science of reading.
Eric Adams's Transition Team Is Fined $19,600 for Violations
Mayor Eric Adams's mayoral transition committee was fined $19,600 on Monday for violating New York City's campaign finance rules the first time in the city's history that the Campaign Finance Board has levied a financial penalty on a transition committee.Mr. Adams's 2021 transition and inauguration entity was cited for improperly accepting five donations from individuals doing business with the city, for failing to properly wind down the committee by its April 30 deadline, and for failing to respond in a timely fashion to the board's request for information and documents.
CPRA Countdown: Ensuring Your Organization's Privacy Compliance in the New Year
Employers need to ensure compliance with the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) which is an amendment to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
The CPRA requires compliance for employers who meet certain criteria, such as maintaining annual gross revenues over $25 million or buying/selling personal information of 100,000 or more California consumers. [ more ]
Supreme Court Sends Bad Spaniels Back to Obedience School, Leaves Rogers Test Mostly Intact
1) The Supreme Court recently reaffirmed the two-part Rogers test to determine whether a trademark is inherently distinctive. The test requires a trademark to be both conceptually and commercially distinct.
2) In the case at hand, the Supreme Court found that the mark 'Bad Spaniels' was too descriptive to be inherently distinctive and could not be registered as a trademark.
3) The Supreme Court reaffirmed that trademark law is meant to protect consumers from confusion in the marketplace and [ more ]
MLB Rumors: Obstruction Rule Around Bases Will Be Enforced During 2024 Season
MLB introduced rule changes for the 2023 season, including a pitch clock and limits on defensive shifts resulted in shorter game times and more action on the field.
MLB is strictly enforcing the obstruction rule around the bases in the upcoming 2024 season to prevent infielders from blocking runners' paths. [ more ]
Mayor and Met Police say major operation has brought fall in London homicides
A major police operation across six London boroughs has been credited with helping to bring the capital's homicide rate down to its lowest level in almost a decade.Mayor Sadiq Khan and the Met Police said Operation Denali which focuses on high-visibility patrols and targeted enforcement is succeeding in reducing violent crime in the city.
Time to resurrect crucial' pedicab law to protect central London from menace' operators, council warns
N uisance pedicab operators will continue to wreak havoc in London's West End without new legislation to crackdown on them, a council has warned.The Pedicab industry in central London has been blighted by complaints of blasting out loud music , ripping off customers and swerving dangerously through packed pedestrian areas.
Online safety law does not go far enough, says Brianna Ghey's mother
Esther Ghey, the mother of murdered teenager Brianna Ghey, believes that the Online Safety Act does not go far enough in protecting children from harmful content online.
Ghey believes that smartphone companies should take more responsibility for safeguarding children and that there may need to be additional laws to ensure enforcement of online safety measures. [ more ]
Jailed hacker told to pay 100,000 after stealing unreleased Ed Sheeran music
A jailed computer hacker who stole two unreleased songs from Ed Sheeran and 12 from an American rapper and offered the tracks for sale on the dark web has been ordered to pay back 101,503, City of London Police said.Adrian Kwiatkowski, of Hampton Road in Ipswich, offered the songs by Sheeran and by US musician Lil Uzi Vert in exchange for cryptocurrency after hacking the performers' digital accounts.
Schoolgirl fined 100 by train inspectors who accused her of being adult
Train ticket inspectors gave a 14-year-old girl a 100 fine after accusing her of being an adult - despite her wearing school uniform at the time.Leila Sanger said she was left in tears after being accused by two male train guards of lying about her age in order to travel using a child's ticket.Despite wearing her uniform and having a student lanyard around her neck, the schoolgirl was handed a fine of just over 104, as the inspectors believed she was older and so not entitled to a child's fare.
Man refused bail over charges in connection with taxi threat' video
A man has appeared in court in connection with numerous offences including the possession of a pistol-type weapon or imitation firearm with intent to cause fear or violence, after a video circulated on social media appearing to show a taxi driver threatening a passenger with a gun.Brian Stalford, 48, of Park Avenue, Belfast, was charged with having in his possession a pistol-type weapon with intent by means thereof to cause or enable some other person by means thereof to believe that unlawful violence would be used contrary to Article 17A of the Firearms (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 on March 26.
The mother of a 10-year-old boy who was killed by an American XL Bully dog is calling for a change to the law to protect the public from out-of-control pets.Emma Whitfield, 32, lost her son, Jack Lis, after he was attacked in Pentwyn, near Cardiff, South Wales, in November 2021, and since then a further 15 people in Britain have died of injuries sustained from maulings by aggressive and untrained dogs.
OpenAI Struggling to Destroy Onslaught of AI Girlfriends
AI girlfriends on OpenAI's GPT Store are violating the company's rules on romantic companionship and sexually explicit content.
Some chatbots with names like “Nadia, my girlfriend” and “Your girlfriend Tiffany” are still available on the GPT Store despite the violations. [ more ]
The European Union has provisionally agreed on landmark AI regulation, but the changes required from AI companies remain unclear and enforcement will likely not start for years.
Major AI players like OpenAI, Microsoft, Google, and Meta will continue to fight for dominance as they navigate regulatory uncertainty in the US. [ more ]
The European Union has provisionally agreed on landmark AI regulation, but the changes required from AI companies remain unclear and enforcement will likely not start for years.
Major AI players like OpenAI, Microsoft, Google, and Meta will continue to fight for dominance as they navigate regulatory uncertainty in the US. [ more ]
The SEC approved 11 spot bitcoin ETFs, leading to record-breaking Day 1 trades of over $4.6B.
Regulatory scrutiny and enforcement in the crypto industry have increased, leading to the maturation of the industry and more cautious projects. [ more ]
Binance Penalties Include a Number of Crypto Industry Firsts
The Treasury Department's FinCEN is imposing its first-ever monitorship on the cryptocurrency exchange.
U.S. regulators are employing powerful measures typically used for major financial institutions to penalize Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange. [ more ]
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1. The European Union has implemented a new law regulating the use of AI in hiring practices, the first of its kind. This law requires employers to explain how their AI systems are making decisions and to provide a means of appeal for applicants. 2. This law provides a framework that other countries can
No License Plates? No Problem! Scofflaw Drivers Remove Tags Yet Rarely Get Caught - Streetsblog New York City
The Adams administration has been slow in addressing the issue of cars without license plates in New York City, allowing chaos on the streets.
The Department of Sanitation has only removed a small percentage of the plateless cars reported, leaving thousands of untraceable vehicles on the roadways. [ more ]
Chief judge: Judges must balance efficiency with the right to a fair trial
The Circuit Court of Cook County is committed to the administration of justice for all citizens.In all criminal cases, the court is committed to providing fairness for defendants and victims, while at the same time protecting the public.Critics correctly note that our state and federal constitutions provide each defendant the right to a speedy trial and that, with certain limited exceptions, Illinois law requires that defendants in custody be given a trial within 120 days of being taken into custody and defendants not in custody receive a trial within 160 days of demanding one.
Man tried to set fire to prospective Danville abortion clinic: feds
An Illinois man allegedly attempted to set fire to a prospective abortion clinic in Danville before ramming his car into the building entrance, according to federal authorities.The property has been at the center of a dispute over reproductive rights in this east-central Illinois community, which passed an ordinance earlier this month to try and curb abortion access by banning the mailing and shipping of abortion pills.
Distracted Driving Is On The Rise - And Parents May Be To Blame
According to the latest study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), distracted driving killed at least 3,000 people in 2020.This is undoubtedly a low ball number.The IIHS cautions that distracted driving is almost surely far more likely the cause of accidents than can be clearly quantified "due to the difficulties of proving distraction at the scene of a crash."
Binance Reaches Deal With Government to Avert U.S. Shutdown
The Securities and Exchange Commission reached a deal with Binance late Friday that would allow the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange to keep operating in the United States and safeguard customer assets as the company battles a government lawsuit.After filing fraud charges against Binance on June 5, the S.E.C. moved to freeze the firm's U.S. assets in a move that the exchange's lawyers said would put it out of business in the United States.
New lawsuit filed in death of Elk Grove mom in parasailing crash
CHICAGO - The family of an Illinois woman killed in a 2022 crash while she and two children were parasailing in the Florida Keys filed a second lawsuit connected to her death this week and reflected on the tragic end to a family vacation about a year ago.Supraja Alaparthi, 33, was killed after being dragged across the water and slamming into a bridge last June while strapped into a parasail.
Budget cuts could worsen housing conditions, tenants say
The "before" and "after" photos showed a clear picture: Without enforcement, the mold, leaks, and broken doorbells at 2334 Mission St. would have persisted.But the programs responsible for intervening between tenants and management, the Code Enforcement Outreach Program and SRO Collaborative, could be completely eliminated if the mayor's proposed budget is finalized.
Critics Call Proposed Camping Ban "Impossible to Comply With"
A proposed ordinance that would effectively ban daytime camping in Portland drew five hours of public testimony, but no vote Wednesday, May 31.After a first reading, the Portland City Council is expected to vote on the ordinance Wednesday, June 7.Mayor Ted Wheeler's office introduced the camping ban proposal, which would prohibit sleeping or placing tents within 250 feet from schools or child care centers, parks, public right-of-ways, and other designated "no camping" areas from 8 am to 8 pm.
If 'compassion is killing people' in SF, the city may give cruelty a shot
Perhaps you don't visit the California Department of Public Health's website listing resources for " People who Use Drugs." It advises everyone, wisely, not to do drugs alone.But, if you must, it suggests you dial a 1-800 number - one for English-speakers and one for Spanish - and stay on the line with an operator.
U.S. Supreme Court denies request to block Illinois and Naperville gun bans
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday denied a request from a Naperville gun store owner to block a city ordinance and and Illinois law banning the sale of certain high-powered firearms and high-capacity ammunition magazines.Justice Amy Coney Barrett, who oversees emergency requests from Illinois and neighboring states, referred the request from gun shop owner Robert Bevis to the full court, which denied it in an unsigned order.
A federal judge has blocked much of Indiana's ban on gender-affirming care for minors
Protesters stand outside of the Senate chamber at the Indiana Statehouse on Feb. 22, 2023, in Indianapolis.Darron Cummings/AP INDIANAPOLIS A federal judge issued an order Friday stopping an Indiana ban on puberty blockers and hormones for transgender minors from taking effect as scheduled July 1.The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana sought the temporary injunction in its legal challenge of the Republican-backed law, which was enacted this spring amid a national push by GOP-led legislatures to curb LGBTQ+ rights.
Judge Mostly Blocks Indiana Ban on Transition Care for Minors
A federal judge in Indiana largely blocked that state's ban on transition medical care for youth from taking effect on July 1, the latest in a series of courtroom wins for transgender-rights advocates.The preliminary injunction, issued on Friday by Judge James Patrick Hanlon, allows transgender children in Indiana to continue receiving hormone treatments and puberty blockers while a lawsuit opposing the state's ban progresses.
In a sport attempting to limit or outright eliminate human error (instant replay, the impending use of an automated strike zone, etc.), suspensions are being handed down to pitchers using an arbitrary process aimed at removing the use of illegal sticky substances in baseball.The first sticky stuff crackdown of 2021 has culminated in the bizarre "got ya" exercise that we have seen played out throughout the 2023 season.
Premier League clubs agreed Wednesday to measures for tackling the rise in tragedy-related chanting at matches, with criminal prosecution of offenders a principal aim.The move comes in response to incidents of chants and other behavior -- often between rival clubs -- taunting victims and survivors of soccer-related tragedies.
Such behaviour included gesturing, graffiti and online abuse, but in particular, 'tragedy chanting'.The decision was made at the league's annual general meeting on Wednesday.The measures "will focus on criminal prosecution, the regulatory environment, enforcement, online abuse, education and communications".
Labour suggests gongs for cronies' row is stopping Rishi Sunak doing his job properly as PM UK politics live
From 48m ago Good morning.Rishi Sunak faces PMQs today.Among the many problems in his in-tray are another strike by junior doctors starting this morning, rising mortgage rates and Nick Macpherson, a former Treasury permanent secretary, warning that the election due next year could coincide with the economy going into recession.
Lords urge Braverman to protect rights of vulnerable British citizens in the EU
An influential House of Lords committee has urged Suella Braverman to step up efforts to protect the rights of vulnerable British citizens in the EU after the case of an elderly woman with dementia who was threatened with deportation from Sweden.It also said more needed to be done to ensure the rights of EU citizens in the UK also guaranteed under the Brexit withdrawal agreement were protected to prevent a Windrush-type scenario.
Minister attacks Meta boss over Facebook message encryption plan
A government minister has attacked Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg for the "extraordinary moral choice" to roll out encryption in Facebook messages.Meta was allowing child abusers to "operate with impunity", Security Minister Tom Tugendhat said.End-to-end encryption (E2EE) stops anyone but the sender and recipient reading the message.
Is it time for Oshawa to pump the brakes on electric scooters? Some call for pause on project | CBC News
Businesses owners and a councillor in Oshawa are calling on the city to pump the brakes on an electric scooter pilot project, citing concerns over safety and a lack of proper infrastructure.In April, the City of Oshawa chose e-scooter companies Bird Canada and Neuron Mobility to deliver a two year ride-sharing pilot program at no cost to the city, after opting into the Ministry of Transportation's program that permits e-scooters on roads.
An Ontario developer charged a buyer an extra $500k. Now its licence has been pulled | CBC News
Ontario's Home Construction Regulatory Authority (HCRA) has revoked a developer's licence to build or sell homes in the province after it says the company tried to charge a buyer significantly more for a home than was contractually agreed upon.It's the first time a home builder has received the regulator's most serious punishment for increasing a price since CBC Toronto reported last March that the Doug Ford government planned to crack down on the practice.
ANALYSIS | From sign-stealing to sticky stuff, Yankees work the angles against Blue Jays | CBC News
The New York Yankees have won both games so far in their contentious road series in Toronto, though starting pitcher Domingo German may have given the Blue Jays at least some vindication that the visitors are playing outside the lines.Just one night after Aaron Judge's side-eyed glance heard around the baseball world, Yankees starter German was tossed from Tuesday night's game at Rogers Centre as umpires checked his hands before the bottom of the fourth.
Video and Photos Show a Tiny, Critically Endangered Porpoise Still Hanging On
The world's most endangered marine mammal, a small porpoise called the vaquita, is hanging onto existence and appears to be benefiting from new conservation measures, according to the results of a new scientific survey of the species that was made public on Wednesday.An international team of scientists estimated that at least 10 vaquitas remain in the Gulf of California, the waters that separate Baja California from the Mexican mainland.
Crypto Firms Start Looking Abroad as U.S. Cracks Down
The wave of government enforcement against cryptocurrency companies is beginning to remake the industry.Coinbase, the largest crypto exchange in the United States, has opened a business in Bermuda.Gemini, a rival firm based in New York, is seeking a license in the United Arab Emirates.And Bittrex, an exchange in Seattle, has shut down its U.S. operations.
Republicans push surge of laws targeting transgender people in US
Laws restricting transgender rights have piled up in recent months, underscoring likely 2024 election battle lines.A rush of legislation targeting transgender people has been introduced and in some cases passed in state legislatures across the United States as the topic has become a Republican priority.
Image Pita Limjaroenrat is the head of the Move Forward Party and a prime ministerial candidate.Credit...Jack Taylor/Agence France-Presse Getty Images Thai voters overwhelmingly sought to end nearly a decade of military rule, casting ballots in favor of two opposition parties that have pledged to curtail the power of two powerful conservative institutions: the military and the monarchy.
Federal Judge Notes Transphobia as "Motivating Factor" in Florida's Ban on Gender-Affirming Care
The ban on gender-affirming treatments for trans youth in the state likely violates the Constitution, the judge wrote.People hold signs during a joint board meeting of the Florida Board of Medicine and the Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine, on November 4, 2022, in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, to establish new guidelines limiting gender-affirming care in Florida.
Ronnie Cummins, Scourge of Genetically Modified Food, Dies at 76
Ronnie Cummins, a ponytailed activist who became one of the country's leading advocates for organic food and a leading critic of genetically modified food, died on April 26 in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, where he lived and worked part-time.He was 76. Rose Welch, his wife and partner in starting the Organic Consumers Association, an advocacy and informational organization, said his death, which was not widely reported at the time, was caused by bone and lymph cancer.
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement's acting chief, Tae Johnson, is set to retire at the end of June, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said Monday.Johnson's departure from ICE, an agency within the Department of Homeland Security, marks the second significant shake up among the Biden administration's immigration officials in recent days.
Carnival embarking drug dogs to stop onboard weed use
Sorry, weed smokers.Carnival Cruise Line has become what those who imbibe might consider a buzzkill.Despite continued momentum in the U.S. toward decriminalizing the drug or making it legal for medical and/or recreational use, Carnival has recently taken a sharp turn in the opposite direction by deploying drug detection dogs to deter passengers from bringing weed aboard its "fun ships."
In the N.B.A. Playoffs, Flopping Is a Welcome Sideshow
In the 2023 N.B.A. playoffs, LeBron James got in on the act.And Stephen Curry, and the league's most valuable player, Joel Embiid.Kyle Lowry keeps trying, but oh does he need help.Even Nikola Jokic has taken a bow.Yes, this postseason has showcased the beauty of basketball.The upstarts, upsets and dominance.
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Countdown to the Unified Patent Court, Part V: Five Predictions for the UPC on Day One
"The UPC will become a success story, since there are simply no good reasons not to engage with the Court."The Unified Patent Court (UPC) is now a reality.The Court opens its doors tomorrow, June 1, 2023.In the past four articles, we have aimed to dispel myths about some of the key aspects of the UPC.
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Countdown to the Unified Patent Court, Part IV: Financials
"UPC infringement proceedings will be far more expensive and will entail a far higher cost risk than national European infringement proceedings.But this mark-up is justified in light of the territorial scope and economic impact of a UPC decision."The Unified Patent Court (UPC) is only a fortnight away; it will go live on June 1, 2023.
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1. US federal privacy legislation is an ever-evolving landscape with new laws and amendments constantly being introduced.
2. Companies should remain aware of the changing regulations and take proactive steps to ensure they remain compliant.
3. The International Association of Privacy Professionals provides a comprehensive tracker of US federal privacy legislation
Good Morning, News: Social Service Workers Want Better Paying Government Contracts, the Deadly Cost Of Portland's Ambulance and 911 Crisis, and Another Mass Shooting, This Time in Florida
The Mercury provides news and fun every single day-but your help is essential.If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us.Thanks for your support!GOOD MORNING, PORTLAND!Hopefully you were able to enjoy a long Memorial Day weekend.
If ChatGPT Had Written This Article, The Prompt Would Have Been: 'Write Me A Story About All The Recent Privacy News (Because I Need A Nap)' | AdExchanger
There's been such a deluge of data privacy-related news over the past few weeks, I hardly know what to focus on in this newsletter.Congress debated AI regulations, Montana banned TikTok for everyone (not just on government devices), and Meta got fined more than $1 billion in Europe over a GDPR violation.
1. Privacy regulations are essential to ensure consumer data is protected and used responsibly. 2. Technology companies should be held accountable for how they use consumer data and should be required to disclose the policies and practices used to collect and use this data. 3. Companies should be transparent with their customers about
1. More and more states are introducing and passing new privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act, which are designed to give consumers more control over their data. 2. Organizations need to keep up with the ever-changing privacy landscape and ensure that their data security policies are compliant with the latest laws
1. The GDPR is a major step forward in protecting the data of EU citizens, and is being praised by experts for its comprehensive nature and strict enforcement. 2. Companies must be aware of their obligations under the GDPR, and must take steps to ensure they are compliant â or face hefty fines
Sunak voices concerns over vape advertising targeted at kids'
Rishi Sunak has expressed concern about his daughters potentially being targeted by vape advertising after figures showed the proportion of children trying e-cigarettes has doubled in the past decade.The Prime Minister said it was ridiculous that the products appear to be marketed towards young people.
New FPF Report: Unlocking Data Protection by Design and by Default: Lessons from the Enforcement of Article 25 GDPR - Future of Privacy Forum
1. Data protection by design and by default is an important part of GDPR compliance, and understanding Article 25âs requirements is key to implementing such measures. 2. Recent enforcement actions by EU data protection authorities provide valuable lessons on how data controllers should go about meeting their obligations under Article 25.
Covid inquiry threatens legal action after Boris Johnson's WhatsApps withheld'
The head of the Covid public inquiry has accused the Cabinet Office of holding back important information on Boris Johnson's handling of the Covid inquiry.Lady Hallett said the former PM's diary entries, notebooks, WhatsApp messages and emails should have been handed over by the government department.
Holiday fraud doubles as scammers target consumers trying to snap up a deal'
The amount of money lost through holiday fraud has more than doubled in just 12 months, according to the UK's scams reporting centre.Action Fraud said victims reported losing a total of 15.3 million in the 2022/23 financial year, compared to 7.4 million in 2021/22.The increase shows more people are being conned into paying for fake flight and accommodation bookings amid a surge in demand for holidays despite the cost-of-living crisis.
By Haleluya Hadero | Associated Press NEW YORK Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte on Wednesday signed into law a first-of-its kind bill that makes it illegal for TikTok to operate in the state, setting up a potential legal fight with the company amid a litany of questions over whether the state can even enforce the law.
Live: Deadly strike on Ukraine's Odesa, missiles downed over Kyiv
Hour by Hour Explosion of a missile is seen in the sky over the Kyiv during a Russian missile strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine May 16, 2023.Gleb Garanich, Reuters As G7 leaders arrive Thursday in Japan's Hiroshima, Russia's 15-month-old invasion of Ukraine will top the agenda, after a long winter of grinding warfare in Bakhmut and other frontline towns.
Number of children trying vaping rises 50% in a year
There has been a 50% rise in the last year in the proportion of children trying vaping, new figures show.The data for Great Britain shows a rise in experimental vaping among 11 to 17-year-olds, from 7.7% last year to 11.6% this year.Children were asked if they had ever tried vaping once or twice, with the proportion roughly doubling in nine years, from 5.6% in 2014 to 11.6% this year.
Of all the ways to win a culture war, the smoothest is to just make the other side seem hopelessly uncool.So it's been with the march of marijuana legalization: There have been moral arguments about the excesses of the drug war and medical arguments about the potential benefits of pot, but the vibe of the whole debate has pitted the chill against the uptight, the cool against the square, the relaxed future against the Principal Skinners of the past.
Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentMay 16, 2023, 08:00 AM ET
CloseJeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC.The USL Super League formally announced the eight markets that will take part in the inaugural season set to begin in August 2024.The markets comprising the nascent women's league are: Charlotte, N.C., Dallas/Ft.