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You Spoke Out, and They Listened: U.S. FCC Passes Strong Net Neutrality Rules

26 Feb 2015

Today the U.S. Federal Communications Commission listened to the more than 4 million voices who asked for the agency to protect the open net. Voting 3-2 in favor of Net Neutrality, the agency re-classified broadband internet under Title II of the Communications Act—the strongest protections currently available. The move caps off almost a decade of activism by civil society groups in the U.S., but also pressure from groups outside the country including members of the Global Net Neutrality coalition.

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You Spoke Out, and They Listened: U.S. FCC Passes Strong Net Neutrality Rules
26 Feb 2015
You Spoke Out, and They Listened: U.S. FCC Passes Strong Net Neutrality Rules

SIM Card Maker Gemalto Is Morally Obligated to Sue the NSA for Hacking

25 Feb 2015
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SIM Card Maker Gemalto Is Morally Obligated to Sue the NSA for Hacking
25 Feb 2015
SIM Card Maker Gemalto Is Morally Obligated to Sue the NSA for Hacking

The last 100 days

25 Feb 2015
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The last 100 days
25 Feb 2015
The last 100 days

Proposed Rules Regulating Domestic Drone Use Lack Police Warrant Requirement

24 Feb 2015
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Proposed Rules Regulating Domestic Drone Use Lack Police Warrant Requirement
24 Feb 2015
Proposed Rules Regulating Domestic Drone Use Lack Police Warrant Requirement

Update: Lenovo settles with U.S. regulator and 32 states over privacy and digital security flaws

20 Feb 2015

Lenovo has settled a case involving adware on laptops that used a very insecure method of tracking the web browsing habits of users.

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Update: Lenovo settles with U.S. regulator and 32 states over privacy and digital security flaws
20 Feb 2015
Update: Lenovo settles with U.S. regulator and 32 states over privacy and digital security flaws

Google Says Proposed DoJ Warrant Tweaks Are “Monumental” Fourth Amendment Violation

19 Feb 2015
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Google Says Proposed DoJ Warrant Tweaks Are “Monumental” Fourth Amendment Violation
19 Feb 2015
Google Says Proposed DoJ Warrant Tweaks Are “Monumental” Fourth Amendment Violation

Google Joins Civil Liberties Groups To Oppose Expansion Of FBI Spy Powers

19 Feb 2015
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Google Joins Civil Liberties Groups To Oppose Expansion Of FBI Spy Powers
19 Feb 2015
Google Joins Civil Liberties Groups To Oppose Expansion Of FBI Spy Powers

Google Calls FBI’s Plan to Expand Hacking Power a ‘Monumental’ Constitutional Threat

18 Feb 2015
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Google Calls FBI’s Plan to Expand Hacking Power a ‘Monumental’ Constitutional Threat
18 Feb 2015
Google Calls FBI’s Plan to Expand Hacking Power a ‘Monumental’ Constitutional Threat

This Startup Wants to Make Your Data Plan Dirt Cheap

18 Feb 2015
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This Startup Wants to Make Your Data Plan Dirt Cheap
18 Feb 2015
This Startup Wants to Make Your Data Plan Dirt Cheap

FCC chairman takes steps to fight for net neutrality

17 Feb 2015
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FCC chairman takes steps to fight for net neutrality
17 Feb 2015
FCC chairman takes steps to fight for net neutrality