A federal court in Massachusetts has ruled that copyright holders can issue online takedown notices based on a subjective belief of copyright infringement, even when that belief is unreasonable and…
State Requirement Source Alabama No specific law. Businesses set their own return and refund policy rules. No deceptive practices are allowed. Code of Alabama Alaska No specific law. Businesses set…
Businesses need data from consumers, and the sharing and selling of this resource has become quite common. However, you also need to be mindful of the rights of the people…
On May 14, 2026, Governor Jared Polis signed SB26-189 into law. SB 189 repeals and reenacts Colorado’s earlier AI consumer protection framework enacted as SB24-205. The key change is a…
Small and medium-sized businesses are under threat from hackers in a way they’ve never been before. They’re the new favorite targets of ransomware attacks. AI-fueled phishing scams and malware-as-a-service make…
EFF, Access Now, and Data Privacy Brasil are putting forward recommendations to strengthen robust privacy and data protection safeguards in the context of Brazil’s elections. The recommendations stress the close…
Yes, coffee shops and cafe websites that use cookies or other internet tracking technologies should have a cookie consent banner that pops up when new users land on the site….
The Scale of the Problem Five years ago, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) was the only US data privacy law on the books. Today, figuring out “which laws apply…
Chrome is the most used browser on the planet, which gives Google access to a considerable amount of information about how people use the internet. Some of that collection happens…
This week, EFF, along with Big Brother Watch, Defend Digital Me, Liberty, Open Rights Group, Race Equality First, Statewatch, and Stopwatch, wrote to Nottinghamshire Police Force in the UK raising concern…
