Monthly Archives: November 2023

The FTC has sent warning letters over paid dietician influencers. “The agency flagged nearly three dozen social media posts that it said failed to clearly disclose who was paying the influencers to promote artificial sweeteners or sugary foods. The health influencers collectively have over 6 million followers on TikTok and Instagram.” @washingtonpost

The FCC has approved new rules that prohibit broadband companies from digital redlining. Digital redlining means a company is providing faster digital service in wealthier communities. “The new rules only prohibit discrimination that is ‘not justified by genuine issues of economic or technical feasibility.’” Route Fifty | FCC adopts rules prohibiting ‘digital redlining’

 How’s crypto going to impact the 2024 Presidential election?  Some candidates like Ted Cruz are openly accepting campaign contributions in crypto. DeSantis’ campaign is also accepting crypto. There are still unprecedented regulatory and tax issues related to crypto and central bank digital currencies that state and federal elected officials could tackle. CCN | Bitcoin in the U.S. Election Race: […]

California became the 1st state to allow people to have their personal data deleted from databrokers. SB 362 (2023 | CA) Governor Newsom Route Fifty | DELETE Act closes ‘big loophole’ and tightens regulations on data brokers

.gov domain names should be the go-to for governmental entities. Why you ask? Because .gov domains have required multi-factor authentication requirements. 1000s of state, local, and tribal government agencies not currently utilizing the .gov domain. Route Fifty | States, localities should transition to the .gov domain ‘hard stop,’ federal official says

The US Supreme Court this past week heard arguments about elected officials banning followers on social media. What emerged as the key issue is what is official state action? Route Fifty | Social media cases hinge on definition of what amounts to state action online SCOTUSBLOG | Justices weigh rules for when public officials can […]

A new study  says that the global cybersecurity workforce increased by 5.5% in 2022. There is still a 13% shortage and 4 million workers are needed. 75% of cybersecurity professionals say it is the most challenging threat landscape of the last five years. Route Fifty | The cyber workforce gap is growing

71% of Americans say they are worried about government use of personal data. A new report in the International Journal of Population Data Science, poses these 4 questions to determine whether data should be shared: Is this legal? Is this ethical? Is this a good idea? How do we know (and whodecides). Route Fifty | […]