Topic: public comment
IAB Tech Lab Advances Privacy with GPP & DDRF Updates
The IAB Tech Lab has updated the Global Privacy Protocol (GPP) to include new state-level privacy laws and will transition to a twice-yearly update schedule starting in 2026 for better predictability. The Data Deletion Request Framework (DDRF) V2 introduces standardized formats and security measu...
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FCC to Scrap ISP Fee Disclosure Rule Amid Rising Costs
The FCC is proposing to eliminate a rule requiring ISPs to itemize recurring monthly fees on broadband labels, arguing that detailed breakdowns can overwhelm customers. This rule, implemented in April 2024, was intended to prevent misleading low advertised prices by ensuring transparency about ad...
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National Academies Defies Congress, Releases Critical Climate Report
The National Academies of Science released a report affirming that greenhouse gases endanger public health and welfare, countering recent EPA efforts to revisit this determination. The report concludes that scientific evidence has only strengthened since the 2009 endangerment finding, with advanc...
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NY May Require TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram to Verify Users' Ages
New York's SAFE For Kids Act proposes that social media platforms verify user ages and restrict minors' access to algorithm-driven feeds and late-night notifications to protect youth mental health. The legislation requires platforms to use secure age verification methods, such as facial estimatio...
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Climate Scientists Condemn New US Climate Report as "Mockery of Science"
Over 85 climate scientists criticized the Department of Energy's climate report as unfit for policy due to selective data use and lack of credible scientific support. The report was accused of misrepresenting established climate science and ignoring decades of peer-reviewed research on climate ch...
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