Grindr Faces $11.7 Million Fine for Selling Personal Information Drew Wilson | January 26, 2021 Gay dating site, Grindr, is facing an $11.7 million fine in Norway. This after they allegedly sold personal information without authorization.
Google Threatens to Pull Search Out of Australia Over Proposed Link Tax Law Drew Wilson | January 25, 2021 Google says that is might pull search out of Australia over the link tax law after all. Treasurer, Josh Frydenberg, says that the tech companies will pay anyway.
Parler Finds Sanctuary in Russia, But FBI Asked to Investigate Platform Drew Wilson | January 24, 2021 Parler is online after Russian based host, DDOS-Guard, began hosting the site. This as the FBI is asked to investigate the platform.
Parler Loses Court Bid to Force Amazon to Immediately Restore Platform Drew Wilson | January 23, 2021 Parler has been dealt another blow. The company asked a judge to force Amazon to restore the platform. That request was denied.
Jessica Rosenworcel Appointed By Biden to Serve As Interim FCC Chair Drew Wilson | January 22, 2021 Jessica Rosenworcel was speculated to be a top pick for the FCC chairperson. Now, she is serving as acting chairperson.
Navdeep Bains Departs from Innovation Minister Position Drew Wilson | January 21, 2021 Navdeep Bains wanted to make Canada an innovation leader of the world. After his departure, there is questions on whether he succeeded.
Joe Biden Sworn in As President: What Does This Mean for Digital Rights? Drew Wilson | January 20, 2021 Joe Biden has been sworn in as the 46th president of the United States. We look at some of the digital issues that could be affected moving forward.
Parler CEO, John Matze, Says He and Family in Hiding After Threats Drew Wilson | January 18, 2021 John Matze, CEO of Parler, says that he is now in hiding after receiving death threats directed at him and his family.
Trump Supporters Scatter to New Platforms As Number Arrested Increases Drew Wilson | January 17, 2021 Parler’s downtime is causing Trump supporters to splinter and take refuge on other apps. This as the number arrested climbs.
Parler CEO, John Matze, Says Parler May Be Down for Good Drew Wilson | January 15, 2021 Parler has been having a difficult time getting back online. Now, CEO John Matze is admitting that it’s possible that it’s not coming back.
