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fromwww.bloomberg.com
5 hours ago

FTC Drops Ad Boycott Data Demands Made to Media Matters, Others

The FTC withdrew document demands from groups tracking online misinformation after settling antitrust claims against major advertisers.
fromwww.npr.org
15 hours ago

She raised concerns about her company's contracts with ICE. Then she lost her job

Instead of addressing our concerns, our legitimate concerns instead, they turn toward investigating me. And I was instrumental in leading the group. So I think that clearly they were trying to chill [the] activity of workers and that should scare every worker across the country.
US news
#kash-patel
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 hour ago

Kash Patel Gets Into Heated Exchange Over Lawsuit Confusion

Kash Patel is suing The Atlantic for $250 million over alleged false reporting about his career and personal conduct.
Media industry
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

FBI Director Kash Patel sues Atlantic for false' reporting on drinking

Kash Patel filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic over allegations of his drinking problem affecting national security.
US politics
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

FBI Director Kash Patel sues The Atlantic over story about 'excessive drinking'

Kash Patel sued The Atlantic for defamation over claims of excessive drinking and erratic behavior, seeking $250 million in damages.
Media industry
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

FBI Director Promises To Pound 'The Atlantic' Like A Six Pack On A Tuesday - Above the Law

Kash Patel plans to sue The Atlantic over claims of drunkenness and poor judgment, promising a legal battle with his attorney Jesse Binnall.
Media industry
fromFortune
1 day ago

FBI Director Kash Patel sues The Atlantic over 'malicious hit piece' alleging excessive drinking | Fortune

Kash Patel sued The Atlantic for $250 million over claims of excessive drinking, which he denies as false and malicious.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 hour ago

Kash Patel Gets Into Heated Exchange Over Lawsuit Confusion

Kash Patel is suing The Atlantic for $250 million over alleged false reporting about his career and personal conduct.
Media industry
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

FBI Director Kash Patel sues Atlantic for false' reporting on drinking

Kash Patel filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic over allegations of his drinking problem affecting national security.
US politics
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

FBI Director Kash Patel sues The Atlantic over story about 'excessive drinking'

Kash Patel sued The Atlantic for defamation over claims of excessive drinking and erratic behavior, seeking $250 million in damages.
Media industry
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

FBI Director Promises To Pound 'The Atlantic' Like A Six Pack On A Tuesday - Above the Law

Kash Patel plans to sue The Atlantic over claims of drunkenness and poor judgment, promising a legal battle with his attorney Jesse Binnall.
Media industry
fromFortune
1 day ago

FBI Director Kash Patel sues The Atlantic over 'malicious hit piece' alleging excessive drinking | Fortune

Kash Patel sued The Atlantic for $250 million over claims of excessive drinking, which he denies as false and malicious.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
8 hours ago

Ransomware negotiator pleads guilty to helping ransomware gang | TechCrunch

Angelo Martino pleaded guilty to aiding cybercriminals in ransomware extortion, betraying clients and facing up to 20 years in prison.
#palantir
Intellectual property law
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Kash Patel's $250 Million Defamation Lawsuit Looks Better With Beer Goggles - Above the Law

FBI Director Kashyap Patel filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic over allegations of excessive drinking and erratic behavior.
Privacy technologies
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

438 Experts Said Age Verification Is Dangerous. Legislators Are Moving Forward With It Anyway. - Above the Law

Age verification mandates for the internet are technically flawed, threaten privacy, and may cause more harm than good, according to 438 researchers from 32 countries.
SF politics
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

Biglaw Firm's PAC Donated To Swalwell... After Rape Allegations Dropped - Above the Law

Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress and his gubernatorial campaign following serious allegations of sexual misconduct from multiple women.
Media industry
fromPoynter
13 hours ago

Kash Patel sued The Atlantic. Can he actually win? - Poynter

FBI Director Kash Patel filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic over allegations of erratic behavior and excessive drinking.
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
13 hours ago

Crook claims to leak 'video surveillance footage' of firms

Be Prime confirmed a cybersecurity incident involving alleged access to its surveillance footage and client data by a criminal hacker.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Enraged Trump appointee sues media for reporting on his drunkeness. His lawyer is a "legal clown." - LGBTQ Nation

Kashyap Patel is suing The Atlantic for defamation over allegations of misconduct, while his lawyer has a history of unsuccessful lawsuits.
fromTruthout
1 day ago

Zionist Doxxing Campaigns Upended Their Lives. Now They're Suing for Damages.

"This case represents addressing a broader harm caused by organized doxxing and harassment campaigns," said Laila Ali, a plaintiff in the lawsuit, emphasizing the need for accountability.
Social justice
Intellectual property law
fromAdExchanger
1 day ago

Why A 1967 Privacy Law Is Powering A New Wave Of Ad Tech Lawsuits | AdExchanger

CIPA, a 1967 law, has become a significant challenge for ad tech due to its private right of action and potential for high damages.
#privacy
Privacy technologies
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 days ago

Privacy, power, and encryption: why end-to-end security matters | Computer Weekly

Privacy is a fundamental human condition, and end-to-end encryption is essential for protecting communications in a surveillance-heavy world.
Privacy technologies
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 days ago

Privacy, power, and encryption: why end-to-end security matters | Computer Weekly

Privacy is a fundamental human condition, and end-to-end encryption is essential for protecting communications in a surveillance-heavy world.
#trade-secrets
Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
4 days ago

Same Problem, Same Solution: Reading Trade Secrets Across Fields

The Federal Circuit reversed a jury verdict against Texas urologists for misappropriating trade secrets related to the Penuma penile implant.
Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
3 weeks ago

Disclosed but Still Secret? The Federal Circuit Weighs Patent Publications Against Trade Secret Claims

The case examines the balance between patent disclosures and trade secret protection under California law regarding a cosmetic penile implant.
Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
4 days ago

Same Problem, Same Solution: Reading Trade Secrets Across Fields

The Federal Circuit reversed a jury verdict against Texas urologists for misappropriating trade secrets related to the Penuma penile implant.
Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
3 weeks ago

Disclosed but Still Secret? The Federal Circuit Weighs Patent Publications Against Trade Secret Claims

The case examines the balance between patent disclosures and trade secret protection under California law regarding a cosmetic penile implant.
US news
fromSecuritymagazine
1 week ago

Top Secret Clearance Holder Charged With Leaking Classified National Defense Information

Courtney Williams was arrested for allegedly sharing classified national defense information with unauthorized individuals, including a journalist, from 2022 to 2025.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
5 days ago

DOJ to appeal intelligence court ruling over use of spying power

The Justice Department is appealing a ruling regarding the use of surveillance tools under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

Lawsuit against gay activist could help destroy the right to protest, judge & lawyers say - LGBTQ Nation

A federal appeals court ruling may deter individuals from participating in protests, impacting free speech and assembly rights.
#first-amendment
US politics
fromEngadget
3 days ago

Judge sides with creators of banned ICE trackers who allege DHS and DOJ violated their First Amendment rights

A judge granted a preliminary injunction against the Trump administration's pressure to remove ICE monitoring apps from platforms.
US politics
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Judge rules Trump administration violated the First Amendment in fight against ICE-tracking

The Trump Administration violated the First Amendment by pressuring Facebook and Apple to remove ICE-tracking groups and apps, according to Judge Alonso.
fromPoynter
2 months ago
Media industry

How to build a newsroom plan for responding to First Amendment threats - Poynter

fromReason.com
2 months ago
US politics

A First Amendment lawsuit challenges FTC chairman Andrew Ferguson's vendetta against NewsGuard

US politics
fromEngadget
3 days ago

Judge sides with creators of banned ICE trackers who allege DHS and DOJ violated their First Amendment rights

A judge granted a preliminary injunction against the Trump administration's pressure to remove ICE monitoring apps from platforms.
US politics
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Judge rules Trump administration violated the First Amendment in fight against ICE-tracking

The Trump Administration violated the First Amendment by pressuring Facebook and Apple to remove ICE-tracking groups and apps, according to Judge Alonso.
fromPoynter
2 months ago
Media industry

How to build a newsroom plan for responding to First Amendment threats - Poynter

fromReason.com
2 months ago
US politics

A First Amendment lawsuit challenges FTC chairman Andrew Ferguson's vendetta against NewsGuard

Venture
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Delve whistleblower strikes again, with alleged receipts about 'fake compliance' | TechCrunch

Delve's CEO denies allegations of faking compliance evidence amid accusations from an anonymous source presenting alleged proof.
#ice
fromEngadget
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

The US government wants Reddit to snitch on one of its users through a grand jury

Law
fromHarvard Gazette
3 weeks ago

Social media firms lost 2 bellwether cases, but future remains unclear - Harvard Gazette

Tech companies face increased legal liability for public health harms to young users on their platforms, marking a shift in legal protections.
Privacy professionals
fromBloomberglaw
1 week ago

Splintered Video Privacy Rulings Won't Be Fixed by Supreme Court

The Supreme Court's review of the VPPA may clarify the definition of 'consumer' but won't resolve circuit splits on personally identifiable information.
#copyright
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 week ago
Intellectual property law

Another Court Rules Copyright Can't Stop People From Reading and Speaking the Law

Copyright cannot restrict public access to laws, as upheld by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
2 months ago
Intellectual property law

Statutory Damages: The Fuel of Copyright-based Censorship

U.S. statutory damages for copyright create unpredictable, crippling penalties that chill online expression and incentivize abusive takedowns.
Media industry
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Exclusive: Can AI judge journalism? A Thiel-backed startup says yes, even if it risks chilling whistleblowers

Aron D'Souza's startup Objection uses AI to challenge journalism claims, aiming to restore trust in media.
fromBloomberglaw
1 week ago

CNN Stuck With Suit Challenging Use of Online Tracking Tools

Lead plaintiff Anthony D'Antonio established he suffered a concrete injury sufficient to establish standing to sue in federal court, according to Judge Victor Marrero.
Privacy professionals
#trump
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Give It Up Or Go to Jail!' Trump Threatens Media Company Over Alleged Rescue Leak

Trump threatened a media company over a leak regarding a U.S. military rescue mission in Iran, citing national security concerns.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Key Journo Defiant Amid Trump Hunt For Leaker: I Will Protect My Sources'

Trump threatens journalist over source related to Iran airman rescue, emphasizing national security and potential jail time for non-compliance.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Give It Up Or Go to Jail!' Trump Threatens Media Company Over Alleged Rescue Leak

Trump threatened a media company over a leak regarding a U.S. military rescue mission in Iran, citing national security concerns.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Key Journo Defiant Amid Trump Hunt For Leaker: I Will Protect My Sources'

Trump threatens journalist over source related to Iran airman rescue, emphasizing national security and potential jail time for non-compliance.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Blanche Appears to Confirm DOJ Is Investigating Rescue Leak, Day After Trump Threatened to Jail Journo

An investigation into leaks of classified information regarding a downed airman is confirmed, with potential legal actions against reporters involved.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Pinterest said he violated laid-off colleagues' privacy. Now he's going public

A former Pinterest engineer claims he was unjustly fired for sharing a tool that revealed employee layoffs.
#press-freedom
Media industry
fromPoynter
3 weeks ago

When covering a protest leads to arrest, what protections do journalists really have? - Poynter

Journalist Carlos Sanchez was arrested while covering a protest, raising serious concerns about press freedom and the treatment of journalists in the field.
Media industry
fromPoynter
3 weeks ago

When covering a protest leads to arrest, what protections do journalists really have? - Poynter

Journalist Carlos Sanchez was arrested while covering a protest, raising serious concerns about press freedom and the treatment of journalists in the field.
World news
fromDataBreaches.Net
2 months ago

Under Pressure: Exploring the effect of legal and criminal threats on security researchers and journalists - DataBreaches.Net

Most surveyed journalists and security researchers face legal or criminal threats, yet most do not retract or change their work in response.
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Activision silences trusted Call of Duty leaker

Still gonna stick around and chat about Official Call of Duty info and anything not related to leaks/confidential information. Cheers for these past few years.
Video games
Silicon Valley
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

3 Bay Area engineers face prison after allegedly leaking Google trade secrets

Three Silicon Valley engineers were arrested and indicted for allegedly stealing trade secrets from Google and other tech companies and transmitting them to Iran.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Legal Cases Against Social Media's Do No Harm

Social media companies cannot evade responsibility for mental health harm by claiming pre-existing conditions are the primary factor, as platforms may significantly worsen existing conditions regardless of baseline mental health status.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 month ago

EFF Launches New Fight to Free the Law

Public Resource acquires and makes available online a wide variety of public documents such as tax filings, government-produced videos, and federal rules about safety and product designs. Those rules are initially created through private standards organizations and later incorporated into federal law. Such documents are often difficult to access otherwise, meaning the public cannot read, share, or comment on them.
Intellectual property law
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Hate To Say I Told You So Again: Your Chats Ain't Private - Above the Law

Communications with GenAI platforms lack attorney-client privilege protection because they occur between a client and a machine, not a lawyer, and are not confidential under platform terms of service.
fromemptywheel
2 months ago

What Is DOJ Really After in Raiding Hannah Natanson? - emptywheel

After consulting Post lawyers, I developed what we felt was the safest possible sourcing system. If I planned to use someone in a story, I asked them to send me a picture of their government ID, then tried to forget it. I kept notes from reporting conversations in an encrypted drive, never writing down anyone's name. To Google-check facts and identities, I used a private browser with no search history. I retitled every Signal chat by agency - "Transportation Employee," "FDA Reviewer," "EPA Scientist" -
Privacy technologies
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
2 months ago

Open Letter to Tech Companies: Protect Your Users From Lawless DHS Subpoenas

In the past year, DHS has consistently targeted people engaged in First Amendment activity. Among other things, the agency has issued subpoenas to technology companies to unmask or locate people who have documented ICE's activities in their community, criticized the government, or attended protests. These subpoenas are unlawful, and the government knowns it. When a handful of users challenged a few of them in court with the help of ACLU affiliates in Northern California and Pennsylvania, DHS them rather than waiting for a decision.
Privacy professionals
US politics
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Homeland Security reportedly sent hundreds of subpoenas seeking to unmask anti-ICE accounts | TechCrunch

DHS increasingly uses administrative subpoenas to compel tech platforms to identify anonymous social media accounts that criticize ICE or reveal locations of ICE agents.
Privacy professionals
fromDataBreaches.Net
2 months ago

You're not paranoid: lawyers ARE coming to get you. - DataBreaches.Net

Failure of federal regulators to act after patient-data breaches can prompt state attorneys general and class-action lawsuits seeking money and corrective action plans.
US politics
fromemptywheel
2 months ago

DOJ Over-Seized Hannah Natanson's Garmin Device and Other Reporting Materials - emptywheel

Seizure of a journalist's devices exposed weaknesses in her anonymization methods, allowing investigators to access identifying source information.
Privacy professionals
fromBloomberglaw
1 month ago

Privacy Suits Under California Wiretap Law Stand on Shaky Ground

California courts are divided on whether the 1967 Invasion of Privacy Act applies to online tracking pixels, creating uncertainty for defendants and complicating legal compliance guidance.
US politics
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

Fund Unchained Journalism of Emptywheel: It's All Because Of You

Emptywheel provides independent, deeply analytic investigative journalism led by Marcy Wheeler, requiring reader support to sustain its oversight, consistency, and staff.
US politics
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

"Capture it all": ICE urged to explain memo about collecting info on protesters

ICE may be compiling a 'domestic terrorists' database of U.S. citizens who protest immigration enforcement, raising serious constitutional and First Amendment concerns.
US politics
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Homeland Security has reportedly sent out hundreds of subpoenas to identify ICE critics online

DHS has increasingly used administrative subpoenas to request identifying data from tech platforms for accounts posting anti-ICE content, and some companies complied.
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