I do not have special powers or privileged access to Google listings, just a commitment to ensure that spammers cannot rank higher than their honest competitors in local results. If…
Appeals Court Upholds Wikimedia’s Case Against NSA Spying Program
A three-judge appeals panel ruled unanimously to overturn an earlier dismissal of a major lawsuit against the NSA’s internet data gathering activities. On May 23, 2017, the Fourth Circuit Court…
FCC Votes to Kill Net Neutrality
The Federal Communications Commission has begun the process of overturning Obama-era open internet rules. On May 18, the FCC voted 2-1 on a party line vote to start the repeal…
Internet Providers Are Cashing In on Your Browser History
Since the appointment of former Verizon lawyer Ajit Pai to chair the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), internet service providers (ISPs) have received a steady stream of good news from Washington.…
Consumers Angry Over Bill Allowing ISPs to Sell Browsing Data
Republicans in Congress faced a growing backlash after voting to repeal an FCC rule that would have prohibited Internet service providers from selling customers’ personal data such as their browsing history.
Half of Americans’ Faces Are in FBI’s Facial Recognition Program
On March 22, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform held a hearing to review the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s use of facial recognition technology and other programs. Facial…