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Andrew Yang suggested treating data as a property right and included rights such as the right to be forgotten (Forbes).
Facebook has affirmed that will not apply remove political speech even if it breaks its community rules (The Verge).
Representative Takano introduced The Justice in Forensic Algorithms Act that would help ensure the ability of defendants to access algorithmic evidence in criminal trials (TechDirt).
Princess Awesome, a girls’ clothing brand, is struggling to get their products advertised because of the key words that Amazon provided (some for petticoats but not leggings). This can particularly affect small businesses.
Recent judgment from European Court of Justice regarding cookie practices. You must not just inform, but must give the user a choice. No pre-selected checkmarks for “I’m fine with all cookies.” (TechCrunch)
Compiled by Cassi Carley and Tom McBrien.