India’s tech ministry has directed VPN providers to block access to websites that unlawfully expose citizens’ personal data. The order, citing the IT Act 2000 and IT Rules 2021, fundamentally conflicts with how privacy-focused VPNs operate.
LastPass has been fined £1.2 million by the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office for a 2022 data breach. The regulator says the company failed to protect a backup database containing info on 1.6 million UK users. While passwords weren’t decrypted, the fine is a major blow to trust.
Lawmakers and experts from both parties are sounding the alarm over the FBI’s use of Section 702 of FISA. They argue it’s being used for warrantless spying on Americans and must be reformed or allowed to expire in April 2026.
YouTube TV is shaking up its model with new, cheaper packages. The service, which now costs $82.99, will offer over 10 genre-specific plans starting in early 2026.
The U.S. Trade Representative has voiced sharp concerns over the EU’s enforcement actions against American tech companies. This comes immediately after a major fine against Elon Musk’s X platform, testing the promises of a recent trade agreement.
Washington State has banned all prediction market activity, prohibiting both offering and participating in event-based contracts. The state’s gambling commission says it will monitor ongoing litigation but is directing residents to tribal casinos for legal sports betting.
A quiet White House executive order in August is opening private equity to everyday retirement savers. Experts argue this “democratization” exposes the industry to massive new legal risks from retail investors who won’t tolerate its opaque practices.
Google is supercharging Chrome’s built-in Autofill tool with four new features. The updates aim to pull your information directly from your Google account and Wallet to make online forms less of a chore.
Employers are deploying AI to analyze worker emotions and offer support. But this new tool blurs the line between help and surveillance, raising huge questions about privacy and bias.
A new Australian law set for December 10 will ban users under 16 from holding social media accounts. Apple is now providing developers with a toolkit to help them comply and avoid hefty fines.
