California lawmakers have passed a more consumer-friendly net neutrality law
6 years, 4 months ago

California lawmakers have passed a more consumer-friendly net neutrality law

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The bill is being viewed as even stronger and more consumer-friendly than the original measures California lawmakers have passed the US’ toughest net neutrality law to prevent internet providers from favouring certain websites, setting up a fight with federal regulators who voted last year to erase such rules. If Governor Jerry Brown signs the bill, California would become the fourth state to create a net neutrality law. The California bill is being viewed as even stronger and more consumer-friendly than the original measures carried out by the former President Barack Obama’s administration and abolished in December by President Donald Trump-era’s Federal Communications Commission, The New York Times reported. The bill would become California’s second major internet law passed in the last few months, The New York Times said.

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Federal court decision won’t change California net neutrality law
1 week, 6 days ago

Federal court decision won’t change California net neutrality law

LA Times  

Despite the dismantling of the Federal Communications Commission’s efforts to regulate broadband internet service, state laws in California, New York and elsewhere remain intact. Circuit Court of Appeals, striking down the FCC’s open internet rules, has little bearing on state laws enacted during the years-long tug-of-war over the government’s power to regulate internet service providers, telecommunications experts said. “The result …

State social media laws aimed at protecting conservative users remain blocked, Supreme Court says
6 months, 2 weeks ago

State social media laws aimed at protecting conservative users remain blocked, Supreme Court says

CNN  

Washington CNN — The Supreme Court on Monday declined to settle the major constitutional questions raised in a blockbuster dispute over laws approved in Texas and Florida intended to protect conservative viewpoints on social media, meaning the laws will remain blocked for now while lower courts continue to sort out the constitutional questions involved. Kagan’s opinion, however, reserved special criticism …

Net neutrality restored as FCC votes to regulate internet providers
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Net neutrality restored as FCC votes to regulate internet providers

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The FCC on Thursday restored …

US FCC Advances Plan To Reinstate Net Neutrality Rules — Here's All You Need To Know
1 year, 2 months ago

US FCC Advances Plan To Reinstate Net Neutrality Rules — Here's All You Need To Know

ABP News  

The US Federal Communications Commission took a significant step forward on Thursday by voting to advance a proposal aimed at reinstating the landmark net neutrality rules and reasserting regulatory oversight over broadband internet services, as per a report from Reuters. According to the report, the Federal Communications Commission's action sets the stage for the reintroduction of net neutrality regulations, which …

California law restricting companies’ use of information from kids online is halted by federal judge
1 year, 3 months ago

California law restricting companies’ use of information from kids online is halted by federal judge

Associated Press  

SAN JOSE, Calif. — A federal judge has halted implementation of a California law intended to restrict companies’ use of information gathered from young internet users in order to protect the privacy of minors. U.S. District Judge Beth Labson Freeman on Monday granted a preliminary injunction, saying the legislation interferes with firms’ use of the internet in ways the state …

Judge blocks California law meant to protect children's online safety
1 year, 3 months ago

Judge blocks California law meant to protect children's online safety

The Hindu  

A federal judge on Monday blocked California from enforcing a law meant to protect children when they use the internet, saying the law's commercial speech restrictions likely violate the U.S. Constitution's First Amendment. In granting a preliminary injunction, U.S. District Judge Beth Labson Freeman in San Jose, California, said she was "keenly aware of the myriad harms that may befall …

California lawmakers OK bills aimed at social media content
2 years, 4 months ago

California lawmakers OK bills aimed at social media content

Associated Press  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California lawmakers on Tuesday sent Gov. But with dysfunction in Washington, D.C., we believe that California must step up and lead.” His measure would require companies to say how they regulate their own content under their social media terms of service. If they do have a policy then they need to report how they’re implementing that policy.” …

California lawmakers pass new social media protections for minors
2 years, 4 months ago

California lawmakers pass new social media protections for minors

LA Times  

New legislation passed by California lawmakers that would require social media protections for minors and make public the content moderation policies of Facebook and other platforms. “We also use AI to understand if someone is a teen or an adult.” Mark Weinstein, founder of the alternative social media platform MeWe — a small Facebook competitor that has courted users who …

Social media addiction bill fails in California Legislature
2 years, 5 months ago

Social media addiction bill fails in California Legislature

Associated Press  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California lawmakers on Thursday rejected a proposal that could have forced some popular social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok to pay fines for using features they know can harm children. California’s influential tech industry worked for months to defeat the bill, arguing it would do little to improve child safety while causing social media companies to …

Social media addiction bill fails in California Legislature
2 years, 5 months ago

Social media addiction bill fails in California Legislature

LA Times  

A bill that could have forced social media companies to make broad changes across their platforms failed in the Legislature. It was one of the most watched pieces of legislation in California this year, as it could have forced social media companies to make broad changes that would affect users across their platforms. California’s influential tech industry worked for months …

In blow to telecoms, California’s net neutrality law upheld
2 years, 11 months ago

In blow to telecoms, California’s net neutrality law upheld

Associated Press  

A federal appeals court has upheld California’s net neutrality law, rejecting an attempt by telecommunications industry groups to prevent the state from enforcing it. That came after regulators during the Trump administration killed federal net neutrality rules designed to prevent AT&T, Comcast, Verizon and other major internet providers from exploiting their dominance to favor certain services or apps over others. …

In blow to telecoms, California's net neutrality law upheld
2 years, 11 months ago

In blow to telecoms, California's net neutrality law upheld

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A federal appeals court has …

California’s net neutrality law is upheld, a blow to telecoms
2 years, 11 months ago

California’s net neutrality law is upheld, a blow to telecoms

LA Times  

A federal appeals court has upheld California’s net neutrality law, rejecting an attempt by telecommunications industry groups to prevent the state from enforcing it. That came after regulators during the Trump administration killed federal net neutrality rules designed to prevent AT&T, Comcast, Verizon and other major internet providers from exploiting their dominance to favor certain services or apps over others. …

EXPLAINER: California's net neutrality law springs to life
3 years, 9 months ago

EXPLAINER: California's net neutrality law springs to life

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy More than three years ago, Trump-era regulators killed federal net …

Column: Internet providers put hypocrisy on full display in challenging net neutrality
3 years, 10 months ago

Column: Internet providers put hypocrisy on full display in challenging net neutrality

LA Times  

Net neutrality is the idea that all internet content should be treated the same by internet service providers. “They’ve been making these same arguments for years,” said Christopher Jon Sprigman, a law professor at New York University who has been at the forefront of net neutrality discussions for years. They just don’t want anyone telling them how to run their …

Federal judge says California can enforce net neutrality law
3 years, 10 months ago

Federal judge says California can enforce net neutrality law

Associated Press  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A federal judge on Tuesday ruled that California can for the first time enforce its tough net neutrality law, clearing the way for the state to ban internet providers from slowing down or blocking access to websites and applications that don’t pay for premium service. California state Sen. Scott Wiener, a Democrat from San Francisco and the …

California voters approve expansion of data privacy law
4 years, 2 months ago

California voters approve expansion of data privacy law

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — In the state that is home to Silicon Valley and serves as the headquarters for Google, Facebook and other tech titans, voters strengthened data privacy protections by approving a ballot measure that supporters tout as a model for other states. “We will now be able to stop businesses from using our most intimate, most personal information — …

California’s Privacy Law Goes Into Effect Today. Now What?
5 years ago

California’s Privacy Law Goes Into Effect Today. Now What?

Wired  

Fittingly for the start to a new decade, California decided to go big with its 2020 New Year’s resolution. Passed unanimously in June 2018, it’s the first law in the US to set up a comprehensive set of rules around consumer data, akin to the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR. The most significant categories are what Alastair …

Net neutrality rules could return at state level under mixed US court decision
5 years, 3 months ago

Net neutrality rules could return at state level under mixed US court decision

Firstpost  

US Court says that the federal government cannot block states from passing their own net neutrality laws. Verizon Communications Inc said the ruling “underscores the need for Congress to adopt national legislation that provides protections for consumers while avoiding a disruptive, inconsistent patchwork of state Internet regulation.” The court also found that the FCC acted properly when it overturned a …

The Last Hope for Net Neutrality
55 years ago

The Last Hope for Net Neutrality

Slate  

It’s confirmed: Net neutrality is legally dead. On Tuesday morning, a federal appeals court reaffirmed the Federal Communications Commission’s repeal of Obama-era net neutrality rules that prohibited internet providers from blocking, slowing down, or speeding up access to websites. While it’s been legal for internet providers to block access to websites since June 2018, when the FCC’s net neutrality repeal …

US House of Representatives approve net neutrality bill but legislation faces long odds
5 years, 9 months ago

US House of Representatives approve net neutrality bill but legislation faces long odds

Firstpost  

US House of Reps approved a bill on a 232 to 190 vote to reinstate landmark net neutrality protections. The US House of Representatives on Wednesday approved a bill on a 232 to 190 vote to reinstate landmark net neutrality protections adopted in 2015, but the effort faces an uphill battle to become law. The White House said Tuesday aides …

California has become a battleground for the protection of consumer privacy rules
5 years, 10 months ago

California has become a battleground for the protection of consumer privacy rules

LA Times  

State Sen. Bob Hertzberg displays his smartphone as he urges lawmakers to approve a data privacy bill during a Senate floor session in June 2018. A landmark California law signed last year to enact the strongest privacy rules in the country and regulate the online marketplace of personal data is caught in a tug of war between industry lobbyists who …

US democrats unveil legislation to renisntate net neutrality rules repealed by FCC
5 years, 10 months ago

US democrats unveil legislation to renisntate net neutrality rules repealed by FCC

Firstpost  

The “Save the Internet Act” bill said to protect consumers from higher prices, blocked websites. Democrats in Congress unveiled a bill on Wednesday to reinstate net neutrality rules repealed by the Federal Communications Commission under U.S. President Donald Trump, the latest salvo in a more than decade-long battle over how to regulate internet traffic. The bill mirrors an effort last …

US Supreme Court upholds Obama-era net neutrality rules; 2017 policy still in place
6 years, 2 months ago

US Supreme Court upholds Obama-era net neutrality rules; 2017 policy still in place

Firstpost  

The Trump administration and the telecom industry had wanted to erase the 2016 ruling The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday refused a request by the Trump administration and the telecommunications industry to wipe away a lower court decision that had upheld Obama-era net neutrality rules aimed at ensuring a free and open internet, though the justices’ action does not undo …

US to delay the roll-out of California's ever so tough new net neutrality law
6 years, 3 months ago

US to delay the roll-out of California's ever so tough new net neutrality law

Firstpost  

Advocates hope California’s new net neutrality law will encourage other states to create their own. A US Department of Justice lawsuit could delay the rollout of California’s toughest-in-the country net neutrality law, which is set to take effect 1 January. The constitutionality of California’s law — and whether other states can adopt their own net neutrality rules — depends heavily …

Donald Trump administration sues California over newly-signed net neutrality law
6 years, 3 months ago

Donald Trump administration sues California over newly-signed net neutrality law

India TV News  

US President Donald Trump's administration has sued the state of California in an effort to strike down its new net neutrality law, signed only hours earlier by Democratic Governor Jerry Brown. Among 34 bills signed on Sunday afternoon, Brown approved the nation's toughest net neutrality protections, setting up a legal fight by bringing back Obama-era internet regulations the federal government …

Trump administration sues California for striking down new net neutrality laws
6 years, 3 months ago

Trump administration sues California for striking down new net neutrality laws

Firstpost  

The California law prevents broadband providers from slowing down or blocking websites. US President Donald Trump’s administration has sued the state of California in an effort to strike down its new net neutrality law, signed only hours earlier by Democratic Governor Jerry Brown. Among 34 bills signed on Sunday afternoon, Brown approved the nation’s toughest net neutrality protections, setting up …

California lawmakers agree to new consumer privacy rules that would avert showdown on the November ballot
6 years, 6 months ago

California lawmakers agree to new consumer privacy rules that would avert showdown on the November ballot

LA Times  

Many apps and online services are provided to users without them having to pay, but the user is in turn providing personal data to those companies. Democrats in the California Legislature and a wealthy San Francisco developer on Thursday reached a tentative agreement to enact major new consumer privacy rules in exchange for the withdrawal of a measure privacy activists …

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