Update on Facebook’s Potential GDPR Compliance Issues
Hi everyone, Hope all of your exam seasons are going well so far! Found an article (link at the bottom) that details some of the recent news concerning the latest Facebook data breach from a couple weeks ago , and more specifically how it relates to the company’s GDPR (non) compliance. While the breach occurred […]
CRTC approves MNVOs and Mandates Low Cost Mobile Wireless Plans
The CRTC announced today that they are requiring the “dominant mobile providers” to grant wholesale access to their networks to resellers. In theory, this is supposed to encourage more competition, faster, for cell phone plans and help push down the current in-market prices. This is pretty similar to how the larger internet providers are required […]
Critics take aim at big tech’s satellite constellations
Hi everyone, I came across this article about how big tech’s next communications tug-of-war is happening at an extraterrestrial level: https://www.geekwire.com/2021/critics-take-aim-spacex-starlink-amazon-kuiper-satellite-constellations/ I’m not clued into this subject enough to offer expert insights, but to me, it seems like big tech’s new race for satellite communications dominance could take our discussions about communications conglomerates’ antitrust concerns […]
Dark Patterns in Web Design & Tricking Users Into Consent
Hi everyone, Recently came across this article which I thought was a pretty interesting read on how companies are using “dark patterns” (UI design choices) to “manipulate or heavily influence” users to make certain choices, often to obtain their consent for various data processing activities. The end of the article contains a section on how […]
Shaw opts out of participating in 5G airwave auction amid acquisition deal with Rogers
Hello class, Shaw Communications Inc. has decided not to participate in the June 15 auction of the 3,500-megahertz spectrum which are airwaves used to deliver wireless signals. This may open more opportunities for smaller telecommunication companies to compete in the 5G market. This decision may be due to the fact that Shaw has struck an […]
Jackson County judge likens encrypted chats to private thought
A US federal judge recently cleared three men of terrorism charges in part because they planned their acts over encrypted chat. The judge said in his decision that “in many respects [these chats are] no different than thinking the thought to yourself.” This dubious judicial understand of technology is unlikely to stand for long, but […]
Facebook Data Breach Left Unreported in Canada
https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/massive-facebook-data-breach-affecting-millions-of-canadians-was-not-reported-to-federal-privacy-watchdog/ar-BB1fn0qr?ocid=msedgntp Recently, a cybersecurity leak occurred within media giant Facebook that led to a privacy breach of more than 533 million Facebook accounts worldwide. Alon Gal, the chief technology officer of Facebook’s cybersecurity company said the leaked database includes information about users’ phone numbers, past and current locations, birthdates, relationship statuses, bios and, in some […]
Presentation: Social Media Echo-Chambers
Sup fam! My presentation is on, you guessed it, social media platforms and the echo-chamber effect that they have. The thought for this presentation originated from a webcomic that I’m posting as a precursor. I saw it at some point during law school and it has been on my mind a lot, especially since January. […]
Presentation: Spawnsored: Protecting Child Influencers in the YouTube Age
Hi everyone, Here’s my presentation on the issues and laws surrounding child influencers on YouTube. Please note that the font displays differently in the preview than it does in the download. I recommend downloading the actual file for the best viewing experience. Please enjoy and best of luck as we head toward exam season! Jay […]
(Presentation) Privacy by Design: A new wave of communications
Hi friends, I’ve posted my presentation here: https://youtu.be/wfTqNh6YwH0 Enjoy!
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