The slogan is “Put the Phone Away or Pay.” The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched a safe driving campaign this month, urging drivers to avoid distracted…
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Justice Department Sues Apple for Attempted iPhone Monopoly
16 state attorneys general join filing of civil antitrust lawsuit. The Department of Justice has filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against Apple, alleging that the company consistently undermines…
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FCC Chair Asks Auto and Wireless Industry to Help Shield Domestic Abuse Survivors
Her letters ask companies to assist in preventing the misuse of connected smart technology. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Jessica Roseworcel wrote to nine automakers and three major…
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FTC Proposes Stronger Protections on Children’s Privacy
The rule would require targeted advertising to be off by default. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed modifications to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA Rule),…
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FCC Warns of Hackers Taking Over Cell Phone Accounts
The agency informed all cell phone service providers of the increased threat. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued a warning to cell service providers, informing them of…
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Federal Judge Narrows Range of Lawsuits Against Google
The Justice Department and state attorneys general were allowed to continue antitrust claims. Federal Judge Amit Mehta of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia unsealed…
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NCIS Warns Military Personnel Against Unsolicited Smartwatch Use
Security and secrecy are potentially undermined by unauthorized access to sensitive data. The Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) has confirmed the receipt of unsolicited smartwatches via mail by…
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