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 economic hardship faced by people […]
Regulation
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 forward, rather than contractors. This […]
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 back the trust of consumers, […]
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 orders, which were signed in […]
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 week running up to the […]
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 financially. In light of this, […]
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 by researchers at Comparitech that […]
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’ data. The tech firm has […]
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 for smokers or ex-smokers, can […]
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 deceptive. The group of seven […]