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Tag Archives: Lawmakers

Tax Sites Shared Sensitive Data With Tech Companies, Lawmakers Say

Tax Sites Shared Sensitive Data With Tech Companies, Lawmakers Say by Wendy Davis  @wendyndavis, July 12, 2023 Popular online tax preparation services shared “millions” of users’ sensitive information with Meta, Google, and other tech companies according to a new report released this week by Democratic lawmakers. The report focuses on tools such as the Meta … Continue reading Tax Sites Shared Sensitive Data With Tech Companies, Lawmakers Say

Following Mar-a-Lago raid, lawmakers want information from platforms on threats against law enforcement

Trump’s Truth Social reportedly lost two critical executives The departures came shortly after the app’s iOS launch. I. Bonifacic @igorbonifacic   Dado Ruvic / reuters Former President Donald Trump’s Truth Social may have lost its best chance at success. According to Reuters, two executives seen as critical to the platform’s success, chief technology officer Josh … Continue reading Following Mar-a-Lago raid, lawmakers want information from platforms on threats against law enforcement

New York lawmakers pass bill limiting warehouse productivity quotas

New York lawmakers pass bill limiting warehouse productivity quotas It’s now up to Governor Kathy Hochul to sign the legislation. M. Moon @mariella_moon June 4th, 2022 Michael M. Santiago via Getty Images The New York State Assembly has passed a bill that aims to limit productivity quotas in warehouses shortly after it was approved by … Continue reading New York lawmakers pass bill limiting warehouse productivity quotas

Congressional lawmakers try again to secure some benefits for gig workers

Congressional lawmakers try again to secure some benefits for gig workers If passed, independent contractors could qualify for paid holidays and healthcare. A. Khalid @askhalid February 18th, 2022 Evelyn Hockstein / reuters Senators Mark Warner (D-VA) and Todd Young (R-IN), along with Rep. Susan DelBene (D-WA) introduced a bill today that would create a $20 … Continue reading Congressional lawmakers try again to secure some benefits for gig workers

Lawmakers Push To Ban Behavioral Targeting Of Kids Under 16

Lawmakers Push To Ban Behavioral Targeting Of Kids Under 16 by Wendy Davis  @wendyndavis, May 24, 2018 Lawmakers have launched a new push to prevent companies from using behavioral advertising techniques to target teens younger than 16. The “Do Not Track Kids Act,” re-introduced this week, would prohibit companies from collecting personal data, including location … Continue reading Lawmakers Push To Ban Behavioral Targeting Of Kids Under 16