Jon Festinger
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!
Presentation – Data Privacy Regulation & Effects on Tech Sector Monopolization
Hi everyone, Hope you’re all doing well as we head into exam season. If you have time check out my presentation on data privacy regulation and its effects on competition in the tech sector. Hope you enjoy it, let me know if you have any questions or want to talk about anything covered in the […]
Denial of Parler’s requested preliminary injunction against Amazon Web Services (presentation background reading)
Amazon Web Services, the internet giant’s web hosting and cloud computing division, terminated hosting of the right-wing “Twitter alternative” shortly after the Dec 6 attacks on the US Capitol. Failure to moderate the violent content violated AWS’ terms of service. Parler filed for a preliminary injunction to reinstate services until they could proceed with a […]
US Supreme Court permits FCC to relax media ownership rules
Hi everyone, Last week, the US Supreme Court ruled in favour of allowing the FCC to loosen ownership restrictions on local media, partly on the grounds that the long-standing restrictions no longer served the public interest. You can read the article here: https://www.reuters.com/article/BigStory12/idUSKBN2BO5S4 On one hand, one could argue that the restrictions that were relaxed […]
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