FTC kicks off sweeping privacy probe of nine major social media firms
Consumer privacy has fallen into the FTC's purview, so it's digging deep.
Policy // Civilization & Discontents
Instagram just threw users of its embedding API under the bus
People may need to get permission before embedding someone else's Instagram photo.
Small ISP cancels data caps permanently after reviewing pandemic usage
Antietam Broadband cancels cap—Comcast, AT&T only waived caps through June 30.
“Culture of workplace fear” leads to COVID-19 spread at Amazon, suit says
The suit seeks a ruling forcing Amazon to do better instead of financial damages.
The Pentagon’s hand-me-downs helped militarize police. Here’s how
$7.4 billion of DOD gear sent to more than 8,000 law enforcement agencies.
Employees, civil rights groups blast Facebook inaction on Trump statements
The platform's tiny and occasional blocks do not stem the greater tide it permits.
Frontier users must pay “rental” fee for equipment they own until December
FCC issues 6-month delay on law banning rental fees for equipment customers own.
This test proves Jack ain’t lying—Twitter treats Trump differently [UPDATED]
Repeating a call to shoot looters got @SuspendThePres a visit from the banhammer.
“Let’s start a riot”: Denver cop fired for inflammatory Instagram post
Post was “inconsistent with the values of the Department,” investigation found.
US cop hits Australian cameraman live on national television
“You heard us yelling that we were media, but they don't care,” reporter said.
COVID-19 privacy protection bill introduced with bipartisan support
The bill's authors hope privacy and public health don't have to be at odds.
AT&T exempts HBO Max from data caps but still limits your Netflix use
AT&T-owned HBO Max gets special treatment on AT&T network.
Lawsuit over online book lending could bankrupt Internet Archive
Publishers call online library “willful digital piracy on an industrial scale.”
SpaceX launch footage was taken down thanks to bogus copyright claim
The public domain video was restored to the public, but this happens a lot.
Dallas Police asked public for videos of protesters—it didn’t go well
Police app stops working hours after PD requested videos of “illegal activity.”
