Twitter debuts a mid-tier data access plan, to almost immediate backlash

Washington CNN  —  Twitter unveiled a new data access tier on Thursday aimed at attracting startups, after its decision to erect a paywall for developers and researchers prompted widespread backlash.…

Dutch watchdog looking into alleged Tesla data breach

Reuters  —  The data protection watchdog for the Netherlands said on Friday it was aware of possible Tesla data protection breaches, but it was too early for further comment. Read…

Meta Fined $1.3 Billion for Violating E.U. Data Privacy Rules

“Without the ability to transfer data across borders, the internet risks being carved up into national and regional silos, restricting the global economy and leaving citizens in different countries unable…

Twitter accuses Microsoft of refusing to pay for tweets and abusing its data access

Washington CNN  —  Twitter is accusing Microsoft of abusing its data access privileges to its platform, in the latest sign of the social network’s owner Elon Musk igniting a feud…

ByteDance user data: Ex-employee claims China’s CCP had ‘supreme access’ to all data

Hong Kong CNN  —  China’s Communist Party had “supreme access” to all data held by TikTok’s parent company Bytedance, including on servers in the United States, a former employer who…

Judge Dismisses F.T.C. Lawsuit Against Kochava, a Location Data Broker

A federal judge in Idaho on Thursday dismissed a lawsuit against Kochava, a major location data broker, brought last year by the Federal Trade Commission. In a ruling, the judge…

Covid-19 was the fourth leading cause of death in 2022, CDC data shows

The COVID-19 pandemic has been one of the most significant global events of the 21st century. It has completely transformed the way we live our lives, impacting our health, social…

FTC says Meta should be barred from monetizing data from younger users

CNN  —  The Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday accused Facebook-parent Meta of violating its landmark $5 billion privacy settlement and called for toughening up restrictions on the company, after alleging…

FTC Seeks ‘Blanket’ Ban on Meta’s Use of Young Users’ Data

The Federal Trade Commission escalated its fight with the tech industry’s biggest companies on Wednesday as it moved to impose what it called a “blanket prohibition” on the collection of young…

Scientist Looks Anew at Raccoon Dog Data, Stressing the Unknowns

Scientists have been studying the raccoon dog, a mammal species known for its adorable appearance and unique characteristics. Despite numerous research and knowledge available on this animal, there are still…