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The Law Bytes Podcast, Episode 190: Debating Bill S-210 – Senator Julie Miville-Dechêne Defends Her Internet Age Verification Bill

Michael Geist

I’ve described Bill S-210 , the Protecting Young Persons from Exposure to Pornography Act , as the most dangerous Internet bill you’ve never heard of as it contemplates measures that raise privacy concerns, website blocking, and extend far beyond pornography sites to include search and social media.

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The Law Bytes Podcast, Episode 105: NDP MP Charlie Angus on Canada’s Failed Digital Policy and His Hopes for the Next Parliamentary Session

Michael Geist

He was one of the first MPs to seriously consider user rights within Canadian copyright law, a vocal supporter of net neutrality and more affordable wireless services, and a leading advocate for privacy protection and social media regulation. The podcast can be downloaded here , accessed on YouTube , and is embedded below.

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The Law Bytes Podcast, Episode 99: “They Just Seemed Not to Listen to Any of Us” – Cynthia Khoo on the Canadian Government’s Online Harms Consultation

Michael Geist

Those plans include the creation of a bureaucratic super-structure that featuring a new Digital Safety Commission, a digital tribunal to rule on content removal, and a social media regulation advisory board. Cynthia Khoo is an Associate at the Center on Privacy & Technology at Georgetown Law in Washington.

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Clubhouse faces steep challenges in spite of new features and expanded access

LexBlog IP

Clubhouse , the former invitation-only social media darling that captured the attention of investors, social media early adopters, and competitors since its introduction in April 2020, now faces significant challenges as it strives to remain relevant and attract new and engaged users. To date, Clubhouse has 30.2

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Protection of Nonfungible Tokens in Nepal

IP and Legal Filings

The Nepal Privacy Act was passed in September 2018. The Privacy Act, which implemented the constitutional right to privacy, had a big influence on how personal information was used legally. Although the artwork is “owned” by an NFT owner, it is still open to downloading, copying, and sharing. Conclusion.

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Big Ruling for Free Speech: Most of Florida’s Social Media Censorship Law (SB 7072) Remains Enjoined–NetChoice v. Attorney General

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

The opinion holds that the key parts of Florida’s social media censorship law (SB 7072) likely violate the First Amendment and should remain enjoined. ” The opinion also highlights the madness of the Fifth Circuit allowing the Texas social media censorship law to take effect via a 1-line order. “S.B.

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Regulations and Restrictions for AI Facial Recognition Tech in Canada

IPilogue

Clearview’s AI crawls the internet and can access, download, and store any image uploaded to social media. Many social media companies, including Google, Facebook, and Twitter, have accused Clearview of utilizing user images without authorization. Regulations and Restrictions.