Topic: account suspension
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Jeffrey Epstein Banned From Xbox Live for Life
Microsoft permanently banned Jeffrey Epstein from Xbox Live in 2013, citing a conduct policy violation, but an internal email directly linked the ban to his status as a registered sex offender. The ban was part of a New York state initiative Microsoft joined to remove registered sex offenders fro...
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Uber Tests In-App Video Recording for Drivers in India
Uber has launched a pilot program in India introducing an in-app video recording feature for drivers to enhance safety and document incidents, addressing concerns over false passenger complaints. The feature is currently active in ten major Indian cities, with recordings being double-encrypted, s...
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Google's New Policy on Fake Ads Explained
Google has updated its advertising policies to explicitly prohibit submitting false information during verification, treating it as an attempt to bypass compliance systems. Advertisers face immediate account suspension for providing inaccurate details, reflecting Google's zero-tolerance stance on...
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Google Mandates Certification for Prescription Drug Ads
Google is implementing a new policy requiring advertisers in the U.S., Canada, and New Zealand to obtain certification to use prescription drug terms in ads and keywords, while banning such promotions elsewhere. The policy will be enforced starting October 29 with a gradual rollout, giving advert...
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Google Cracks Down on Deceptive Pricing in Ads
Google is updating its Misrepresentation policy to require advertisers to clearly disclose the total cost of a product or service upfront, both before and after purchase, starting in late 2025. The policy explicitly bans deceptive practices such as bait-and-switch tactics, price exploitation of v...
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