Lawmakers approve groundbreaking internet privacy law for kids

Lawmakers approve groundbreaking internet privacy law for kids

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In summary A nation-first bill that would protect children’s privacy online has passed the California Legislature. Here’s what it does and what happens next. Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 2273 on September 15. When does a child become an adult? This is an elusive question that developmental psychologists, philosophers, and parents might answer differently. But …

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Tribute to Peter Eckersley, who made the internet a safer place for everyone

Tribute to Peter Eckersley, who made the internet a safer place for everyone

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With deep sadness, EFF mourns the loss of our friend, technologist, activist and cybersecurity expert Peter Eckersley. Peter worked at EFF for a dozen years and was EFF’s Chief IT Officer for many of them. Peter has been a tremendous force in making the internet a safer place. He was recently diagnosed with colon cancer …

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Toddler takes this spooky doll everywhere. Internet fades away.

Toddler takes this spooky doll everywhere. Internet fades away.

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Comment this story Comment Brittany Beard didn’t expect this when she took her daughters to the Spirit Halloween store. She brought her two daughters – Briar Rose, 3, and Belle, 8 – to get inspiration for costumes and decorations for the upcoming holidays. At this time of year, “we always go check and look at …

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Book publishers go to war against Internet archives

Book publishers go to war against Internet archives

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During the COVID-19 lockdown, one silver lining was the proliferation of open-access art and literature online. Despite layoffs and furloughs, the newly unemployed could at least still participate in the latest gallery shows and best-selling novels. This has been particularly helpful as public libraries have strengthened the supply of e-books despite long-term underfunding. Perhaps the …

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