Can section 230 save Snapchat from a lawsuit? The popular video and photo sharing app Snapchat has a feature that allows users to show how many MPH their current speed is. Even though this feature can be exciting to use when filming at high speeds,...
NFT Meaning Recently, Influencers, like Paris Hilton and Jake Paul, have been publicly advocating for NFTs. So what exactly is an NFT and why should you care? NFT stands for – “Non-Fungible Token” – which basically means it’s a one-of-a-kind token and cannot be replaced with another NFT. For example, you...
Congratulations! A video of you just went viral! But is that always a good thing? Sure, if that was your intention, but videos and social media posts can spread like wildfire for all the wrong reasons. You also may not be able to control the...
Social Media attorneys explain the real-life legal consequences of hacking into someone’s Facebook account or other online profile. Imagine waking up one morning to texts from your friends and family asking about your recent Facebook posts. You’re receiving screenshots of Facebook posts and Direct Messages...
Are you a social media influencer that promotes products on your social pages or online blog? Do you own an e-commerce business that hires social media influencers to advertise for your brand? If so, you need to be aware of the new rules put in...
On Saturday, August 3rd, 2019, a gunman stormed into an El Paso Walmart, killing 22 people and wounding dozens more, according to the New York Times. Hours later, early Sunday Morning in Dayton, Ohio, a masked gunman opened fire in a popular nightlife district killing 9...
In recent months, politicians have been discussing the possibility of changing Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act of 1996. On Wednesday, October 16th, 2019, a Congressional hearing titled, “Fostering a Healthier Internet to Protect Consumers,” discussed this very law, and the Electronic Frontier Foundation...
Section 230 of The Communications Decency Act of 1996 protects tech companies from being held liable for content posted by users. If someone posts something illegal on social media, leading technology companies like Facebook and Twitter are not held responsible. However, thanks to U.S. Senator...
The White House Censorship Tool A week after Facebook announced it is banning extremist commentators from using their platform, the White House launched a new tool for people who feel they’ve been wrongly censored, suspended, or banned from social media platforms. The tool is hosted...
Ariana Grande is the latest celebrity being sued by a paparazzi photographer for posting photos of herself on Instagram. It seems crazy that someone can sue her for posting a picture taken of herself. However, the copyright law protects the work of photographers just like...
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