by anickow | Dec 12, 2011 | Commentary, Legal/Tech News, Legislation/Regulations
Netflix may now be able to use Facebook to further alienate its consumers while pursuing a lucrative revenue stream. The House amended the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA) to relax written consent requirements for sharing information on movie rentals. This opens...
by rogerlee | Nov 13, 2011 | Commentary, Legal/Tech News, Technology
The Wall Street Journal, which first reported the impending settlement, is reporting that Facebook and the Federal Trade Commission are close to a settlement over alleged deceptive practices with respect to several Facebook features, including its privacy settings....
by Jennifer Wertheimer | Dec 1, 2010 | Commentary
The Wall Street Journal reported that the Federal Communications Commission is investigating whether Google broke federal laws when its Street View service collected personal data over wireless networks. Google has admitted that its street mapping cars picked up...
by Matthew Remissong | Dec 31, 2009 | Commentary, Legal/Tech News
The proposed merger between Comcast and NBC Universal is a major test for the Obama administration’s positions on vertical mergers and media consolidation. Comcast has already made some commitments to aid it during the review process, which is likely to take at...
