Illinois Facebook users are finding some relief in the most recent legal settlement against the social media company. According to Illinois law, companies may not collect facial recognition information and data without prior consent of the detected individual. One of Facebook’s features tags photos through the use of software that distinguishes facial similarities. The lawsuit reached class action status and was originally filed in 2015. Claimants argued that Facebook did not obtain prior authorization of Illinois residents who use Facebook. Instead the social media company implemented the feature as a default for users. Read more
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Aaron Swartz Internet Activist Dies In Brooklyn
It’s quite suspicious that, Co-Founder of Reddit and RSS, Aaron Swartz, committed suicide this weekend in his Brooklyn, NY apartment. It’s even more disturbing to hear that he had been facing charges under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act where he could have been potentially seeing 35 years in prison and up to $1 million dollars in fines.
Google+Bad Reception: Web-TV Service Avoids Lawsuit
There seems to be a buzz in the air around New York City recently and cable/satellite providers aren’t happy about it. The internet-powered television service, Aereo, allows users to enjoy basic programs for an incredibly small cost and has thrived despite a growing number of lawsuits. Companies such as Cablevision contend that this alternative to their offerings violates certain copyrights and contracts. Aereo argues that since their units include small antennas, the analog signal they pick up is free over the airwaves and not breaking any laws. Aereo, which is backed by media executive Barry Diller, plans to grow their service area over the next few months including major cities such as Washington D.C., Boston, and Chicago. Read more
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