Rachel Popa, Jessica Scheck, and Chandler Ford write: On Sunday, October 3rd, Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen publicly revealed her identity on the CBS television show 60 Minutes. Formerly a member of Facebook’s civic misinformation team, she previously reported them to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a variety of concerning business practices, including lying to investors and amplifying the…
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California first state in US to require students, staff be vaccinated for COVID-19
This site has not reported every story — or even the vast majority of them — on mandatory vaccination cases. But this one seemed worth noting because it impacts both public and private schools: Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday announced a vaccine mandate for all students – the first requirement of its kind in the United States….
Biometric Privacy Suit Against Senior Living Company to Proceed
Jake Holland reports: A senior living home chain must face claims it violated the Biometric Information Privacy Act after an Illinois federal judge found the plaintiff had properly stated a claim under the law. Plaintiff Sharon Brandenberg’s BIPA claims against Meridian Senior Living LLC aren’t preempted or time-barred, so the lawsuit may proceed, Judge Sue E….
Amazon Must Face Suit From Drivers Who Allege Online Monitoring
Andrea Vittorio reports: Amazon.com Inc. must face a potential class action lawsuit from delivery drivers who claim that the retail giant monitored their communications online. The alleged monitoring doesn’t fall within the scope of an arbitration agreement that covers drivers in Amazon’s so-called “Flex” delivery program, according to a Wednesday order from the U.S. District Court for the…