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Archives for January 2019

The Pentagon compiled research into invisibility cloaking, wormholes, and warp driveThe Pentagon compiled research into invisibility cloaking, wormholes, and warp drive
Yahoo breach settlement rejected by judgeYahoo breach settlement rejected by judge
Why it’s time to rethink the laws that keep our health data private

A new proposal could provide an opportunity to revamp health privacy law, but what would an ideal policy look like?

Angela Chen
Facebook is giving some power back to its users — but very slowlyFacebook is giving some power back to its users — but very slowly
Facebook blocks third-party tools that collect information on political adsFacebook blocks third-party tools that collect information on political ads
US accuses Huawei CFO of fraud and company of stealing from T-MobileUS accuses Huawei CFO of fraud and company of stealing from T-Mobile
Rep. Ocasio-Cortez rips into Facebook, Google, and Microsoft on climateRep. Ocasio-Cortez rips into Facebook, Google, and Microsoft on climate
Facebook’s messaging merger leaves lawmakers questioning the company’s powerFacebook’s messaging merger leaves lawmakers questioning the company’s power
The Huawei crackdown could be a disaster for small carriersThe Huawei crackdown could be a disaster for small carriers
GDPR makes it easier to get your data, but that doesn’t mean you’ll understand it
Crucial biometric privacy law survives Illinois court fightCrucial biometric privacy law survives Illinois court fight
Austin teen arrested for robbing a bank after using a Jump scooter as his getaway vehicleAustin teen arrested for robbing a bank after using a Jump scooter as his getaway vehicle
Tinder settles age discrimination lawsuit with $11.5 million worth of Super LikesTinder settles age discrimination lawsuit with $11.5 million worth of Super Likes
US government reopens following airport chaosUS government reopens following airport chaos
Major East Coast airports are facing delays due to the government shutdownMajor East Coast airports are facing delays due to the government shutdown

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