Regulation

FTC launches a crackdown on online scams

Since the start of the pandemic, there’s been a surge in the number of money-making schemes and online scams. The…

6 years ago

California court rules against Uber and Lyft in driver classification case

According to a decision from the California court of Appeals, Lyft and Uber must class their drivers as employees going…

6 years ago

How Facebook plans to help creators protect their content online

In light of the recent privacy breaches, the Cambridge Analytica scandal, and other controversies, Facebook is taking steps to win…

6 years ago

US TikTok and WeChat restrictions to start today

The US Department of Commerce has introduced legislation restricting TikTok and WeChat as of  today. This follows President Trump’s executive…

6 years ago

How Facebook is preparing for misinformation for the 2020 US elections

In a post published last week, social media giant Facebook announced it won’t be allowing any political ads in the…

6 years ago

What to do if you’re offered money on Facebook or Whatsapp

With many people struggling to access financial aid during the pandemic, lots of consumers are searching for ways to survive…

6 years ago

Social media profile information exposed in large data breach

For many social media users, data security is a genuine, legitimate fear. Now, a major security incident has been highlighted…

6 years ago

Twitter faces fine over misuse of data

On Monday, Twitter warned its investors that it could be facing a fine of $250 million dollars for misusing users’…

6 years ago

Study finds long-term vaping could increase the risk of heart problems

In the last few years, studies have linked e-cigarettes to a number of health risks. The devices, which are designed…

6 years ago

Vegan lawsuit against Burger King rejected by judge

Last November, a group of vegans started a lawsuit against Burger King, claiming that its plant-based Impossible Whopper burger was…

6 years ago