Jon Brodkin reports: California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have required makers of web browsers and mobile operating systems to let consumers send opt-out preference signals that could limit businesses’ use of personal information. The bill approved by the State Legislature last month would have required an opt-out signal “that communicates the consumer’s choice to opt…
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Founder And Former Ceo Of Artificial Intelligence Start-Up Skael Charged With Securities Fraud And Wire Fraud
Defendant Allegedly Raised Over $40 Million While Misrepresenting Financial and Sales Information SAN FRANCISCO – A federal grand jury indicted Baba Nadimpalli, the founder and former Chief Executive Officer of SKAEL, Inc. (SKAEL), with securities and wire fraud for defrauding investors and misleading them about the company’s revenue, annual recurring revenue (ARR), and other financial…
KOSA’s Online Censorship Threatens Abortion Access
Lisa Femia writes: For those living in one of the 22 states where abortion is banned or heavily restricted, the internet can be a lifeline. It has essential information on where and how to access care, links to abortion funds, and guidance on ways to navigate potential legal risks. Activists use the internet to organize and build…
Safeguarding Data Privacy: Saudi Arabia’s New Rules for Personal Data Protection Officers
Mark Hill and Anna Hackworth of Charles Russell Speechlys write: DPO Requirements The emphasis on the qualifications of the DPO, including academic background, experience, and knowledge of data protection and risk management, underscores the importance of the role. The DPO is not just a nominal position but is expected to have a substantive impact on…