It is well known in the world of privacy that the European Union has a very different view of privacy than the United States.  Because of the differing views and in an effort to bolster trade between Europe and the United States an agreement was reached in 1998 known as the Safe Harbor.  This agreement …

Facebook users rejoice: CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced in a Q&A on September 15th that the world’s largest social network will soon offer users the option to “dislike” others’ posts.  The site already features a “like” button that allows users to affirm content they find pleasing or agreeable.  Facebook has resisted pressure for years, however, to …

For anyone who has regretted a Facebook post, or vehemently wished to take back personal information relinquished to the internet, Europe’s González decision may offer hope.  Petitioner González sued Google for promulgating links to sites containing information about financial troubles he suffered approximately twenty years ago, perennially visible via Google name searches.  González argued that …

It all began within the Tangkoko Reserve on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi when David Slater, a British nature photographer, left his tripod unattended. Unbeknownst to Mr. Slater, Naruto, a 6-year-old crested macaque, took the opportunity to capture his best side with a series of photographs he took of himself (“selfies”). After Mr. Slater published …

While most of the debate surrounding drones has been focused on privacy and authorized air space, North Dakota flew under the radar and passed a bill that weaponized drones with “less than lethal” weapons. The use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) was initially used in warfare, changing how the United States engaged with the enemy. …

When you upload pictures on Facebook, you may have noticed that Facebook would ask if you would like to tag “Ashley” or “Derek.” Facebook uses facial recognition software that in a few states might be illegal. Although there is no federal law that specifically regulates facial recognition technology, there are certain states like Illinois and …

On Friday, September 18, 2015, the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) sent a Notice of Violation to Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (“Volkswagen”) stating that, in its ongoing investigation, the EPA has determined that several models of light-duty, diesel Volkswagen cars manufactured from 2009 to 2015 are in violation of federal emission standards. Later that same day and based on …

Late one night, Alamance county mother Angela Kelly entered her son’s room and found him distraught.  Her teenage son Dillon was crying, beating himself in the head, and throwing things in his room.  As punishment for staying up late, Angela confiscated Dillon’s phone – and discovered that his classmates had been using Facebook to publicly …

Congressional Republicans aren’t the only ones in Washington who are planning to attach an amendment altering substantive policy to a “must-pass” bill in the next few weeks. While Senator Chuck Schumer’s planned  drone amendment is receiving far less attention than House Republicans’ fight against Planned Parenthood, and perhaps deservedly so, it is still an immensely …

Most consumers are likely unaware that they could be waiving their right to negatively review or otherwise criticize companies publicly. This right is waived by accepting a company’s online terms that include a non-disparagement clause. Non-disparagement clauses can be used by companies to penalize or seek fines from customers who write negative reviews about them. …