Topic: international regulations
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Victims of nonconsensual deepfakes can now sue under new Senate bill
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the DEFIANCE Act, creating a civil legal pathway for victims to sue creators of nonconsensual, sexually explicit deepfake images for damages. The bill specifically targets the producers of forged content and builds on existing laws, introduced amid controversy o...
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UK Report: Hold Software Makers Liable for Security Flaws
The UK Business and Trade Committee proposes making software companies legally accountable for security flaws, arguing that voluntary guidelines are inadequate to protect the nation's economy from rising cyber-attacks. Recent high-profile breaches, such as those affecting M&S and the Co-op, have ...
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Australia Bans Twitch for Teens, Spares Pinterest
Australia will ban social media access for individuals under 16 starting December 10, including platforms like Twitch, Facebook, and TikTok, but exempting Pinterest. Twitch will deactivate existing accounts for underage Australian users by January 9, as it is classified as an "age-restricted soci...
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US Told to Exempt Big Tech from Digital Services Act
US regulators oppose the EU's Digital Services Act, arguing it threatens free speech and digital security for American users under First Amendment protections. The FTC warns that compliance with foreign regulations like the DSA or GDPR must not weaken encryption or lead to censorship, as this cou...
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The 'Papers, Please' Internet Is Here
Global mandatory online age verification is rapidly expanding from initial UK proposals to worldwide legislation, with the EU, Australia, and the U.S. Supreme Court enabling such requirements. Implementation reveals significant challenges including security vulnerabilities, loopholes, VPN usage, ...
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Ad Approval Doesn't Guarantee Legal Safety
Advertisers bear full legal responsibility for deceptive ads under strict liability, regardless of intent or who created the content, while platforms are largely shielded by legal immunities like Section 230. This imbalance creates a risky environment where platforms may profit from fraudulent ad...
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US Activists Battle the Rise of the Age-Gated Internet
U.S. lawmakers are advancing numerous bills mandating age verification for online content, sparking debate over privacy and censorship despite public opposition. Digital rights groups warn these laws normalize surveillance and data collection, with half of U.S. states and countries like the U.K. ...
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How Attackers Weaponize Communication Networks
Communication networks are now the primary target for cyber attackers, offering vast data access for espionage, financial crime, and other malicious intents. Attackers exploit built-in network tools and lawful intercept systems to passively monitor and steal credentials, enabling large-scale surv...
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Congress Pushes National Internet Age Verification Law
A new legislative strategy is shifting the responsibility for online child safety from individual apps to mobile app stores, requiring them to verify user age and share that data with downloaded applications. The proposed federal App Store Accountability Act has gained bipartisan and industry sup...
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