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Missouri voters backed stronger wage and sick leave laws—and then state Republicans repealed them

Fast Company Tech

That level of support, said Missouri Jobs with Justice Policy Director Richard Von Glahn, stems from the fact that the measure speaks to the experiences that voters have in their lives and where the economy is not working for them. If the bill becomes law, wage increases will cease in January 2027. Residents votes should be honored.

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FTC: 23andMe buyer must honor firm’s privacy promises for genetic data

Ars Technica

The company said that "any buyer of 23andMe will be required to comply with our privacy policy and with all applicable law with respect to the treatment of customer data." Many users reacted to the news by deleting their data , though tech problems apparently related to increased website traffic made that process difficult.

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New Jersey is suing Discord for allegedly violating child safety laws

Fast Company Tech

The New Jersey complaint alleges that Discord knew its safety features and policies wouldn’t actually protect its young user base and didn’t make changes. Children, in particular, make up a “significant portion” of its 200 million global monthly active user base, per the suit.

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Bridging the Gap: How AI and Tech Can Support Domestic Violence Advocacy

Non Profit Quarterly

Image credit: Photo by cottonbro studio on pexels In late December 2024, New York State Senator Andrew Gounardess legislation to protect domestic violence survivors was signed into law. The legislation comes as law enforcement struggles to address the evolving role of technology in domestic violence cases.

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Why Vulnerable Kids Depend on Government & Big Tech Getting Data Privacy Laws Right

Saleforce Nonprofit

Despite the need to address this gap, PhotoDNA and related tools are currently facing attacks from both tech sector policies (like expanded adoption of end-to-end encryption ) and government regulation (such as the European Union’s ePrivacy Directive ). The Responsibility of Tech Companies.

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4 of the best robocall-blocking apps and tools for avoiding phone spam

Mashable Tech

Then-FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel created a dedicated Robocall Response Team in 2021 "to leverage the talents of enforcers, attorneys, policy makers, engineers, economists, and outreach experts" in the agency's fight against robocalls. What is the best way to stop robocalls and robotexts? So where does that leave consumers?

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How L.A. can rebuild after the wildfires without leaving vulnerable residents behind

Fast Company Tech

Climate-related disasters like this often have deep roots in policies and practices that overlook growing risks. Climate risks are often underestimated , in part because of policy limitations and a political reluctance to consider unpopular solutions, such as restricting where people can build.