- FCC to Enact New Rules to Protect Survivors of DVIn December 2022, President Biden signed the Safe Connections Act into law. The Safe Connections Act required mobile service providers to separate a survivor’s phone line from a shared family plan in cases of abuse. Previously, even survivors of domestic violence required the account owner (often the abuser) permission to release…
- “Stalkerware” developer fined $410,000 by NY Attorney General, required to notify victimsAs recently reported by the Electronic Frontier Foundation, the New York Attorney General fined Patrick Hinchy and the 16 companies he runs a total of $410,000 for producing and selling spyware and stalkerware apps. Such apps can be used, as the name suggests, to spy on or stalk another person,…
- Proposed England and Wales law would decriminalize non-consensual deepfake pornography and removes the barrier of “intent”A proposed new law in England and Wales will close a loophole in non-consensual pornography laws and criminalize the sharing of pornographic deepfakes without consent. The Online Safety Bill removes the requirement for prosecutors to prove an intent to cause distress, which has allowed offenders to avoid prosecution in the…
- The Safe Connections Act Passes Congress, Pending Presidential SignatureCell phones have changed the way we work, play, and communicate with one another. They can be used to talk to loved ones anywhere in the world, do schoolwork, play games, and so much more. In fact, for many of us, it’s hard to imagine life without it. 323.6 million…
- Bill to protect pets from domestic violence abuse clears Utah HouseLegislation to include pets in personal protective orders easily passed the House on Friday By Bridger [email protected] Jan 28, 2022, 2:21pm MST Original The Utah Legislature is one step closer to allowing pets to be included in personal protective orders after the House approved HB175 by a 69-2 vote on Friday. According to sponsor…