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Online Fundraising Platforms To Face Stricter Regulations in California

NonProfit PRO

California’s Department of Justice already oversees charities and regulates fundraising on behalf of all charitable purposes in the state, but with the surge in online fundraising platforms, the state’s law, as written, wasn’t sufficient to reach online fundraising.

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Section 230 faces a bipartisan repeal effort. Experts say it’s a risky bet

Fast Company Tech

Section 230 of the Communications Decency Actthe provision that protects tech platforms from legal liability for content posted by their usershas long been a point of contention among lawmakers. Both Democrats and Republicans should be wary of getting rid of Section 230, warns Anupam Chander, a law professor at Georgetown University.

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International law enforcement shuts down major cybercrime communication platform Ghost

TechSpot

A broad coalition of law enforcement agencies has dismantled Ghost, a platform offering advanced, encrypted communication services for criminals. The platform was run by a single administrator, a 32-year-old man arrested in Australia, and allowed users worldwide to exchange messages and even assassination requests.

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How New California Regulations Impact Digital Fundraising for Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

A new California law aims to bring more transparency to digital fundraising as a whole. Let’s explore the aspects of the California law, how it impacts social media platforms, the implications for nonprofits that land on a block list and the steps a nonprofit needs to take to avoid non-compliance.

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California Amends Digital Fundraising Regulation

NonProfit PRO

California recently amended a law regulating digital fundraising platforms. Here are some of the changes nonprofits should look out for.

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Telegram's pivot to a law-abiding platform: fulfilled requests of user data have skyrocketed

TechSpot

Once known as a safe haven for cybercriminals and white supremacists, Telegram appears to be transitioning into a more law-abiding platform. Recent data unveiled by 404 Media confirm this abrupt shift, with U.S. authorities accounting for the majority of user identification requests. Read Entire Article

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Australian PM proposes defamation laws that force social platforms to unmask trolls

The Verge

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison is introducing new defamation laws that would force online platforms to reveal the identities of trolls, or else pay the price of defamation. As ABC News Australia explains, the laws would hold social platforms, like Facebook or Twitter, accountable for defamatory comments made against users.

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