Social laws

Zuckerberg Hits Back Against Encryption Backdoor Request

The United States, UK, and Australia sign open letter to Facebook saying encryption helps child abuse, as they demand an…

5 years ago

Europe’s Top Court Rules Facebook Has To Remove ‘Illegal’ Comments Worldwide

Far reaching ruling by ECJ could have big implications for other tech firms, and there is no appeal open to…

5 years ago

Zuckerberg: Facebook Would Defeat Senator Warren’s Breakup Attempt

Leaked audio of Mark Zuckerberg admitting the prospect of an Elizabeth Warren presidency could "suck" for the firm

5 years ago

Facebook ‘Oversight’ Board To Make Content Rulings

Board will make final decisions over objectionable content, but will not be able to change company policy

5 years ago

Facebook Offers Users Facial Recognition Opt Out

No more Tag suggestions. Face recognition ability opened to all users, but opt-out is available

5 years ago

Facebook Lawsuit After Hack Of 29 Million Users

Lawsuit filed alleging social network failed to inform users of risks associated with its single sign-on tool

5 years ago

Facebook To Pay Record $5bn Fine For FTC Settlement

“But we only budgeted $3bn!” Zuckerberg and co going to have dig into the kitty to pay mammoth penalty

5 years ago

Twitter To Tighten Rules For Politicians

Intended for Trump? Tweets from politicians that break house rules will be hidden behind warning notice

5 years ago

Bill Gates Calls For Tech Regulation

Microsoft co-founder says it is time for governments to help regulate technology giants like Facebook, Google

5 years ago

Facebook Privacy Case Will Be Heard At ECJ

Europe's top court will finally hear privacy case against Facebook, after Irish Supreme Court ruling

5 years ago

Facebook Live Streaming Restriction After NZ Shooting

Rules around the live streaming feature on Facebook to be tightened after New Zealand shootings

5 years ago

Twitter Suspends 166,000 Accounts For Terrorism

Says the decline in banned terrorism content is partly down to effectiveness of its policing tech

5 years ago

Google Staff Meet To Discuss Corporate Retaliation For Walkout

'Town Hall' meeting after staff allege Google regularly retaliates against employees who speak out

5 years ago

Facebook Doubles Spending On Zuckerberg’s Protection

After a year of scandals and controversy, Facebook spends $22.6 million to keep Mark Zuckerberg safe

5 years ago

Criminal Investigation Into Facebook Data Sharing – Report

It never rains but pours. US federal prosecutors launch investigation of Facebook's data sharing deals

5 years ago

Facebook Restores Services After Global Outage

Refund for advertisers? Outage spread across two days, but social network remains silient about the cause

5 years ago

Google, Facebook, Twitter Failing To Tackle Fake News

Rap on the knuckles for big three, as European Commission says firms are not doing enough to tackle fake news

5 years ago

MPs Call For Regulation Of Social Media Firms

Committee of MPs lambast social media firms for facilitating bullying and online grooming

5 years ago

Facebook Smear Row Deepens As Sandberg Admits Memory Slip

Senior management at Facebook respond to row over PR firm that allegedly smeared its critics

5 years ago

Facebook Appeals Cambridge Analytica Fine

Firm claims £500,000 fine is unjustified, as it disputes UK regulator fine over data breach

5 years ago

France, Germany Support EU Digital Tax On Tech Giants

Germans and French follow British lead and signal strong support of EU digital tax on tech giants

6 years ago

Apple’s Tim Cook Takes Aim At Rivals Over Data Privacy

Are you listening Mark? Tim Cook calls for federal privacy law and vows to protect users’ data and privacy

6 years ago

Police Boss Demands Speedy Facebook Data Access

Met Police Commissioner says detectives need access to material from social media companies "within minutes"

6 years ago

Ofcom Study Reveals Extent Of Our Tech Addiction

Its good to talk? Not according to Ofcom study, as messaging apps overtake number of mobile calls

6 years ago

Facebook’s Strong Results Offset By Profit Warning

Investors take fright after Facebook warns that profit margins will be squeezed by ad slowdown and privacy demands

6 years ago

Facebook Plans China Presence, Despite Ban

Despite its social networking site being blocked in China, Facebook plans “innovation hub” for that country

6 years ago

Former Cambridge Analytica CEO Nix Grilled By MPs

Alexander Nix admits obtaining Facebook data from Cambridge researcher in testy exchanges with MPs

6 years ago

Intel Faces Age Discrimination Allegations Over Layoffs – Report

Chip giant become latest tech firm to be investigated over alleged age bias by axing mostly older staff

6 years ago

Zuckerberg Says Yes To EU Parliament Appearance, But No To UK

The Facebook chief executive says he will appear before the European Parliament, but won't come to the UK

6 years ago

Facebook Hit With Lawsuit Over Scam Bitcoin Adverts

MoneySavingExpert founder Martin Lewis aims to 'give Facebook a bloody nose' for false adverts

6 years ago