21 publishers challenge India’s privacy law over journalism risks
The coalition is challenging consent, data-deletion and government-access provisions before key parts of the law take effect in May 2027.
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Meta delays new commercial terms to November 20 after publisher backlash
The company gained three weeks to explain the changes, but did not withdraw provisions challenged by media and advertising groups.
European Union investigates Booking.com over fake listings and phishing scams
The DSA proceedings also cover reservation data and paid placement disclosures; opening the case is not a finding of wrongdoing.
US lawmaker announces proposal for game ownership and offline modes
The Power To The Players Act would put the FTC at the center of protections for game buyers, but it has no public legislative text and does not yet affect existing libraries.
Apple tightens App Store rules on nonconsensual intimate imagery
The changes cover AI-generated content and apps that hide features during review, but their impact will depend on enforcement.
India's Supreme Court recognizes internet access as a fundamental right
The ruling rejects a blanket ban for children while requiring proportionate safeguards and a national database against child sexual abuse material.
US courts diverge on warrantless searches of license-plate databases
A federal judge in Oklahoma suppressed evidence obtained after a historical query, while a California state court dismissed a challenge to similar searches.
Norway proposes temporary smart-glasses ban in selected public places
The bill would limit discreet recording in sensitive settings while an expert group prepares permanent rules for wearable technology.
India orders Apple to remove Bitchat from App Store
The open-source messenger also became unavailable on Google Play in the country, but a separate order to Google has not been confirmed.
Connecticut bans sale of precise geolocation data under new law
The privacy expansion also restricts data-driven pricing, requires facial recognition notices and prepares a data broker registry.
US asks Australia to exempt American platforms from new digital law
Washington says the proposal could affect speech beyond Australia; the Albanese government says the draft would return meaningful choices to users.
Six banks propose five principles for purchases made by AI agents
The voluntary paper calls for transparency, safety, privacy, choice and interoperability before digital assistants begin buying without constant supervision.
Judge may block part of TikTok’s $400 million child privacy settlement
The judge wants more detail before ending a 2019 order; an additional $100 million payment depends on that decision.
Why online games stop working when their servers shut down
Having the files installed is not enough when authentication, match rules or progression live in remote services the client cannot replace.
Australia proposes choice between algorithmic and followed-account feeds
A draft under consultation would require social platforms to offer a clear choice about personalized recommendations while expanding safety duties for digital services.