Author Archives: Tessa Zavala

What’s happening? Everyone in California who has received a dose of vaccine has had their information entered into a state database. Medical patient data is being shared across third-party digital platforms Why is this important? Emergency waivers during the pandemic may have eased data privacy laws. How will this be important? The legal minds are […]

What’s happening? Florida Governor signed its bill prohibiting Twitter and other social media platforms from banning elected officials and candidates. As every action has an equal and opposite reaction, Florida was sued. Why is this important?  Netchoiceand the Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) filed suit. Their members include Facebook, Twitter, Amazon, Google, and eBay. […]

What’s happening? Pennsylvania is considering legislation that was amended with more stringent notification requirements for state and local governmental entities, including school districts. These entities will have to notify affected individuals within  seven days of discovery and notify the state’s Attorney General within 3 business days, or notify the DA’s office within three days if […]

What’s happening? Oregon is considering HB 3047 (2021 |OR) that would create a civil cause of action for doxxing any person in Oregon. Doxxing is releasing a person’s personal information with an intent to harass the person. Why is this important? Doxxing statutes are growing in popularity and growing in specificity. Some only apply to […]

What’s happening? Oklahoma Governor signed HB 1643 (2021 | OK) that makes doxxing law enforcement illegal. Why is this important? Doxxing is entering the lexicon. Doxxing is when a person ” publish or post anything online that could include personally identifying information about a police officer if their intent is to threaten, harass or stalk […]

What’s happening? The European Commission wants tech companies to block accounts sharing disinformation and ban those that regularly post debunked content Why is this important? In 2018 the big tech companies and the EU signed the its Code of Practice on Disinformation, a voluntary pact signed by the world’s largest social media companies to stop the […]

What’s happening? The  NewDEAL Forum created its Broadband Task Force to identify obstacles to broadband access Why is this important? Investment in broadband is an investment in the future of a state. States are funding, mapping broadband access, and working to build out broadband access to their most rural areas. How will this be important? Broadband access […]

What’s happening? Florida Governor signed its version of the “twitter bill” that prohibits immediately suspending a social media account, providing 30 day grace period. If no 30 day warning period is given, fines can be $250,000 for statewide candidates and $25,000 for other candidates. Why is this important? Florida has a new resident who is […]

What’s happening? OH Legislature passed HB 2 (2021 | OH) that created Ohio Residential Broadband Expansion Grant Program. Why is this important? COVID revealed that nearly 1 million Ohioans lack access to reliable high-speed internet service How will this be important? The grant program sets aside $20 million, and an additional $190 million is anticipated […]

What’s happening? Compass Mining,  the world’s first online marketplace for Bitcoin mining hardware and hosting, is joining Texas BlockChain Council. Why is this important? Compass Mining wants in on the action of education legislators How will this be important? They smell fresh meat and the fresh meat is the Texas Legislature Accesswire | Compass Joins […]