TechCrunch

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Spain’s government has agreed on the details of a draft startup law — passing the baton to the parliament to debate and potentially amend the plan ahead of a vote to turn it into actual law. Although it remains to be seen how the parliament may amend specific details.

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The Verge

AUGUST 31, 2020

Facebook plans to block the sharing of local and international news stories on its platforms if legislation requiring tech platforms to pay publishers for content becomes law, the company said in a blog post Monday. The ACCC told the government it seemed “unlikely” that a voluntary agreement could be reached, however.

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The Verge

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

The Facebook pages of many Australian government agencies seem to have been caught up in the social media network’s ban on news posts by users and media organizations in the country. Instead, the accounts are either government agencies or landing pages for public service announcements and warnings.

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The Verge

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Facebook has decided to block both Australian users and media companies from sharing links to news articles and related content on its main social network, following the country’s proposed landmark regulatory measure that would force tech giants to pay Australian news organizations for using their content.

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

9495, putting the bill through “regular order” by being granted a Rule from the House Rules Committee, which the bill will definitely get at today’s Rules Committee meeting, according to Mark Micali, vice president of Government Affairs at The Nonprofit Alliance in Washington, D.C. House Rules Committee will consider H.R Section 4 of H.R.9495

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The Verge

MARCH 16, 2021

Starting April 1st, users setting up a new iPhone in Russia will see a screen that allows them to automatically install apps that are officially sanctioned by the Russian government, in compliance with Russian law ( via Engadget ). The law was originally set to go into effect in July 2020, but was pushed back to April 2021).

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Wired

MARCH 22, 2025

The domestic terrorism designation could give law enforcement sweeping authority to surveil people protesting against Elon Musk's role in the US federal government, civil liberties experts warn.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Help disseminate news releases or produce news events to get coverage. Identify key influencers with audiences on social media, email, or via the news media and spend time cultivating the relationship with the goal of eventually seeking promotional support or a collaboration on a project. Canvas door-to-door.

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VisionLink

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

As an attorney he specializes in internet, technology, privacy, and corporate law and has consulted organizations on legal requirements, risk identification, risk management, and developing a corporate culture of privacy. He has testified before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 8, 2022

Woohoo, new colleagues!! law enforcement agencies are popping bottles following an announcement that they were able to seize website domains said to belong to SSNDOB, a notorious marketplace known to be cashing in on Americans’ Social Security and credit card numbers. Image Credits: artpipi (opens in a new window) / Getty Images.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 11, 2023

And in a breaking development, Sky News reported that The Bank of London (TBOL) (a clearing bank) is allegedly looking at a rescue bid for SVB UK. Word spread like wildfire across UK tech WhatsApp groups, as SVB UK account holders moved to withdraw their cash from Thursday night onwards, following the news in the US.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 13, 2021

So its multiples are contracting even before it shared its news. . The deal caught my eye as it promised a “cloud-based data governance and security solution.” Our focus is on data governance, so it is broader. Why I’m hitting pause on ARR-focused coverage. 2021, there you have it. Meet Conscience.vc.

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The Verge

AUGUST 14, 2020

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) signed a contract with facial recognition company Clearview AI this week for “mission support,” government contracting records show (as first spotted by the tech accountability nonprofit Tech Inquiry ). Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 14, 2014

It includes international trade and development, security, micro-finance, LBGT rights, renewable energy advocacy, water policy, security, human rights for indigenous people, terrorism financing, refugee protection policies and rights, law enforcement, trafficking, peace in conflict areas, and poverty reduction.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The Office of the Attorney General of the Bahamas issued a statement today, which was reported by BNO and other news outlets , that it would hold Bankman-Fried in custody until “a formal request for extradition is made.”. Government, based on a sealed indictment filed by the SDNY.” Sherrod Brown and Pat Toomey.

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The Verge

MARCH 15, 2021

Facebook last month shut off the ability for Australian users and media organizations to share news links in the country , and now it seems the company’s extraordinary measure has resulted in a compromise for the most interested parties as media giant News Corp has struck a licensing deal with the social network.

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The Verge

JANUARY 13, 2022

The Nigerian government says Twitter has agreed to meet all of its demands, according to a report from CNN. These include Twitter opening a local office in Nigeria, addressing concerns over its tax payments, and “managing prohibited publication in line with Nigerian law.”. Nigeria has accused Twitter of helping spread “fake news”.

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

The UK government is banning the installation of new Huawei 5G equipment from September 2021 as part of its plans to phase out the Chinese firm’s technology by 2027, The Financial Times reports. Firms will still be allowed to maintain old equipment after September, according to BBC News. Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge.

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The Verge

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Facebook said it plans to invest an additional $1 billion in the news industry over the next three years as a sign of commitment to journalism, following the company’s unprecedented showdown with the government of Australia that involved briefly disabling the ability to read and share news for Australian Facebook users and publishers.

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

Google provided some user data to the government of Hong Kong last year, despite promising it would not process such data requests from authorities, according to the Hong Kong Free Press. The company told the news outlet it “produced some data” in response to three of the 43 requests it received from Hong Kong’s government.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

The good news is that major changes in technology are reforming education. Moreover, these accessible books are available for free, since the United States Government funds the Bookshare library to meet requirements in national disability rights and education laws. What can be done today to build this accessible tomorrow?

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Ars Technica

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

California might be the place with enough glitz to unleash that particular stock-bumping news to the world, but the Golden State is evidently far too restrictive for a company like Tesla to truck with. Tesla says it wants to start offering rides for money in the two-seater "Cybercab" that the company revealed last year at a Hollywood backlot.

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The Verge

AUGUST 4, 2020

Fitness brand Garmin paid millions of dollars in ransom after an attack took many of its products and services offline last month, Sky News reports. Arete IR declined to confirm to Sky News whether it had worked with Garmin to respond to the incident citing “contractual confidentiality obligations to all clients.”

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 9, 2013

Together with our partners in the nonprofit, technology, government, academic and publishing sectors, we participate in new cultural and technological movements, deriving new knowledge that we apply for social gain. Special thanks go to Charles Coward and Xavier Domènech of the Barcelona law firm Uría Menéndez.

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The Verge

JUNE 21, 2021

Empower Big Tech and Big Government to make it worse,” Jordan said in a tweet last week. Ken Buck (R-CO), the top Republican on the House antitrust subcommittee, called Jordan out over his criticism on Twitter, saying, “Using antitrust laws to stop Big Tech’s bad behavior isn’t Big Government, it’s law enforcement,” Buck said.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 9, 2021

The Chinese government’s crackdown on its domestic technology industry continues, with Tencent under fresh pressure despite the company’s efforts to follow changing regulatory expectations. And NetEase, a major Chinese technology company, will delay the IPO of its music arm in Hong Kong. Uncertain regulations, per Reuters.

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Forum One

MAY 25, 2023

As a government entity, you may have joined Twitter years ago, using it to provide valuable customer experiences to your constituents and communities. For government agencies, the pitfalls and benefits may be even more pronounced as issues surrounding the platform continue to evolve.

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The Verge

DECEMBER 3, 2020

You are not worth having any conversations about this, since you are not someone whose humanity (let alone expertise recognized by journalists, governments, scientists, civic organizations such as the electronic frontiers foundation etc) is acknowledged or valued in this company.”.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 13, 2022

government entities. More check mark news in the Big Tech section. Hello to compensation : Uber’s food delivery business settled with over 4,000 dismissed couriers in Spain and agreed to pay severance to those let go ahead of the country’s labor reform law, Natasha L reports. We’re sure this is just the beginning.

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The Verge

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Monday night, Congress approved an over $2 trillion government spending and coronavirus relief package that included a handful of controversial copyright and trademark measures. The news circulated all across the internet; in a poorly headlined Hollywood Reporter article, tweets, and YouTube videos. “It

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The Verge

MARCH 5, 2022

Cutting Russians off from internet access cuts them from off from sources of independent news and the ability to organize anti-war protests. Cogent’s goal is to prevent the Russian government from using the company's networks for cyberattacks and propaganda, The Post reports. WTF Cogent? Don't do Putin's dirty work for him.

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Byte Technology

OCTOBER 7, 2019

According to law firm Seyfarth Shaw, its researchers counted a whopping 5,592 ADA Title III lawsuit filings within the first six months of 2019! This law ensures that information is available to those with disabilities. government may withhold state funding if the state doesn’t comply with Section 508. For example, the U.S.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

A copyright exception allows specialist organizations (generally a government agency or disability NGO or library) to make an accessible version of a published book without having to get permission from the author or publisher. The good news is that users without disabilities generally hate these locks.

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TechNode

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

China’s main AI regulator, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), is seeking public comment on a draft version of a new law looking to tackle AI-generated content labeling issues. CAC, in Chinese ]

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 14, 2010

Marketing to Media-Savvy Gen Y: Transparency, Authenticity – Advertising Age – News – "They entered the consumer market during the stormiest economic climate since the Great Depression. has been seized by the Libyan government for failure to comply with Islamic law. However, just today a.ly

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TechNode

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Chinese blogger This is Jinshan (, our translation) on Wednesday shared online a post initially published last November by Shanghais Jinshan district government. Toyotas new factory is said to be minutes away from a railway station in Jinshan, the district branding itself as Shanghais Bay Area.

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Engadget

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

A press release from the countrys data protection authority, the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC), stated that downloads will resume once the Chinese AI company complies with local data protection laws, while those with the app can still use it. DeepSeek is also blocked on South Korean government and military devices.

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