The U.S. Justice Department vs. California on Net Neutrality
November 7, 2018
Quandary Peak Research
The fight over net neutrality revolves around the idea of a “free and open internet,” where content can move indiscriminately.
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California’s Tough Net Neutrality Law and Future Legal Battles
October 29, 2018
Quandary Peak Research
California has taken the next step towards instituting their own net neutrality regulations, as state lawmakers pushed back against the FCC’s decision by passing a tough, comprehensive new law on August 31.
U.S. Cities Turn to ‘Cyber Insurance’ in Response to Hackers
October 2, 2018
Quandary Peak Research
Cyber insurance policies are designed to mitigate the risks associated with network breaches by offsetting recovery costs after cyberattacks or similar events.
Facebook Under Fire from British Lawmakers
September 19, 2018
Quandary Peak Research
Policymakers worldwide show no signs of letting up their increased scrutiny of Facebook. A British parliamentary committee investigating Russian election influencing campaigns has recommended sweeping regulations on tech companies, while accusing the social media giant of being disingenuous or outright obstructing lines of questioning.
California’s Sweeping New Privacy Laws
August 6, 2018
Quandary Peak Research
California’s new privacy legislation may not be as comprehensive as its European counterpart, but it’s an important victory for American privacy advocates.
Facebook’s Data-Sharing Partnerships and the Limits of Privacy Protections
July 30, 2018
Quandary Peak Research
Facebook’s violation of the 2011 consent decree about data privacy is the most prominent example of consumer information being monetized in ways that voters are becoming less comfortable with.
Europe’s New Privacy Laws Mean Field Day for Lawyers and Activists
July 3, 2018
Quandary Peak Research
Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is the world’s strongest data privacy law, and its effects are reverberating around the globe.
Europe’s Regulator Extraordinaire: Margrethe Vestager
June 19, 2018
Quandary Peak Research
Margrethe Vestager is making sure the world’s most powerful tech companies are complying with the EU’s rules on competition.