Jason C. Gavejian and Joseph J. Lazzarotti of JacksonLewis write: Massachusetts’ highest court recently issued an opinion that delves into the complex intersection of privacy law and modern technology. The case centers around whether the collection and transmission of users’ web browsing activities to third parties without their consent constitutes a violation of the Massachusetts…
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Distributer of encrypted phones bugged by feds handed a prison sentence
Sam Ribakoff reports: A man who distributed bugged phones to Colombian drug traffickers and money launderers as part of a bizarre international FBI sting operation was sentenced to over five years in prison for racketeering and conspiracy in a San Diego federal courtroom. “Your honor, I want to say sorry to my family,” said Osemah…
Canada to force TikTok to dissolve its business in the country
Suzanne Smalley reports: Canada on Wednesday ordered that Chinese-owned TikTok “wind up” its business in the country, citing national security risks posed by the ubiquitous social media platform. While the Canadian government ordered TikTok to close its offices in the country, it is not banning Canadians’ from using the popular app. U.S. Congress passed a…
The 2024 U.S. Election is Over. EFF is Ready for What’s Next.
When I woke up yesterday morning, I found myself humming, “There’s got to be a morning after if we can hold on through the night,” the theme from the Poseidon Adventure. I was not feeling particularly optimistic, and I made a point of not watching the news yesterda so I could avoid all the finger-pointing…