Twitter Fined $150 Million for Using Two Factor Authentication for Marketing Purposes Drew Wilson | May 27, 2022 Two factor authentication is often pushed for security purposes. Twitter, however, used that information for more.
Heritage Minister Accuses Facebook of Lying, Says They Wont Block News Over Link Taxes Drew Wilson | May 1, 2022 The Heritage Minister accused Facebook of lying. He thinks that the platform won’t block news over link taxes.
Facebook Mulls Blocking News Links in Canada Over Link Taxes Drew Wilson | April 29, 2022 Facebook says it has some “serious concerns” over Canada’s link tax bill – so much so that it might block news in Canada.
Canada’s Link Tax (Bill C-18) Tabled. Our Analysis Drew Wilson | April 6, 2022 Bill C-18, Canada’s link tax, has been tabled. So, we took a deep dive and offer our usual stable analysis of it.
Canada’s War on the Open Internet: Likely Link Tax Bill Appears on Notice Paper Drew Wilson | March 31, 2022 The Canadian government is continuing the war on the open Internet with a potential link tax appearing on the notice paper.
Russia Blocks Facebook As Putin’s War on Ukraine Intensifies, Considers Blocking Twitter Drew Wilson | March 8, 2022 In another interesting twist, Russia has reportedly blocked Facebook. Twitter is also being considered for blocking as well.
As Canada’s Link Tax Said to Be Tabled Soon, US Publishers Call for a US Link Tax Drew Wilson | February 28, 2022 The Canadian Heritage Minister says the link tax is going to be tabled soon. This as lobbying continues in the US.
US States Appeal Antitrust Lawsuit Against Facebook Drew Wilson | January 16, 2022 Multiple US States have appealed the antitrust lawsuit against Facebook with the hopes of resurrecting their case.
Facebook Fails to Block FTC Antitrust Case – Court Ruling Drew Wilson | January 12, 2022 A court ruling says that the FTC antitrust case against Facebook can proceed. It’s the FTC’s second attempt at this.
French Regulators to Hit Google, Facebook With €210 Million e-Privacy Fines Drew Wilson | January 10, 2022 Google and Facebook are about to get slapped with even more fines from French regulators, CNIL. This under the e-Privacy laws.
