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Meta Must Stop Censoring Reproductive Health Info, Court Rules
A 2026 court ruling compels Meta to end censorship of accurate reproductive health content, affecting social media moderation policies.
Ninth Circuit Rules Creating Web Browsers Isn’t CFAA Violation
Ninth Circuit reverses injunction, clarifies web browser creation doesn't breach CFAA, easing risks for developers and future cases.
EFF Urges FTC to Withdraw AI Accuracy and Manipulation Policy
EFF calls on the FTC to drop its July 2026 AI policy on accuracy and manipulation, citing risks to innovation and AI freedom.
Senate Reviews SCREEN Act Raising Broad Privacy Concerns Beyond Adults
Senate Commerce Committee reviews the SCREEN Act (S.737), posing privacy risks across online sectors with mandated age verification and FTC audits.
EFF Says California’s Amended Social Media Law Still Threatens Free Speech
EFF criticizes California’s amended AB 1709 for continuing to pose free speech and privacy risks despite changes.
EFF Releases Updated Guide on Recording Police Rights
EFF updates its comprehensive, bilingual guide clarifying citizens' rights to record law enforcement in public spaces.
EU Court Expands Platform Liability for Partnered YouTube Content
The EU Court rules platforms like YouTube can be liable for content from commercial partners, reshaping intermediary liability and freedom of expression.
EFF Warns New Laws on 'Stealth Crawlers' Could Harm Open Web
EFF challenges new laws like New York's targeting stealth crawlers, urging caution on AI-related data access rules affecting web openness and privacy.
Flock Safety Ends Pilot Audio Tech That Detected Human Distress Sounds
Flock Safety stops pilot of audio tech detecting screams amid privacy concerns and regulatory scrutiny, highlighting legal risks for surveillance tools.
EFF Slams Google's New Remote Attestation as Privacy Risk
EFF critiques Google's revamped reCAPTCHA Mobile Verification, citing privacy risks and bypass vulnerabilities, impacting cybersecurity and compliance.
EFF Reveals UK Age Verification Gathers LGBT Users' Sensitive Data
EFF exposes privacy risks in UK Online Safety Act age checks collecting LGBT users’ biometric and ID data, urging safer, compliant alternatives.
Supreme Court: Geofence Warrants Are Constitutional Searches Under Fourth Amendment
The Supreme Court ruled that geofence warrants qualify as searches under the Fourth Amendment, impacting digital privacy and law enforcement practices.
Canada's Bill C-22 Progresses Amid Privacy Concerns Over Encryption
Canada’s Bill C-22 advances with minimal debate, raising privacy and encryption concerns among legal experts and tech companies.
EFF Says IETF Plan Will Limit Automated Access to Web Data
EFF warns IETF's Anonymous Bot Authentication could block automated web tools affecting journalists and legal researchers' data access.
EFF Warns NO FAKES Act Risks Silencing Satire and News Online
EFF analysis warns the NO FAKES Act could threaten free speech, satire, and press freedom by restricting digital likeness use.
Section 702 Expiration Ends NSA, FBI Warrantless Surveillance Powers
Section 702 of FISA expired June 12, ending key warrantless surveillance authorities and raising compliance challenges for legal professionals.
California Assembly Advances Bill Banning Surveillance-Based Pricing
California Assembly passes AB 2564 prohibiting retailers from setting prices based on personal data, impacting compliance for legal professionals.
House Passes Bill Overhauling U.S. Copyright Office Structure
The House passed H.R. 6028 to restructure the U.S. Copyright Office, shifting appointment powers and creating new oversight roles.
Meta Removes Facial Recognition From Smart Glasses App on June 5
Meta disabled facial recognition in its smart glasses app after backlash on June 5, highlighting growing legal scrutiny of biometric tech in wearables.
EFF Shares LGBTQ+ Online Safety Q&A Recap for Legal Advisers
EFF's 2026 LGBTQ+ online safety Q&A recap offers tailored privacy and digital rights advice for legal professionals.