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Navigating Data Privacy & Security In India’s Digitalised Entertainment Sector

IP and Legal Filings

The transition from simply turning on the television to logging into accounts such as social media and OTT platforms, has resulted the entertainment industry to witness an astonishing evolution. Image Sources: Shutterstock] This situation gave rise to a conundrum surrounding the issue of data privacy.

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The TikTok Block: Why Does the Canadian Government Seem to Embrace Weak Privacy Rules?

Michael Geist

The Canadian government often talks about the importance of privacy, but actions speaks louder than words. Not only has privacy reform clearly not been a priority, but the government seems more than willing to use the weak privacy rules to further other policy goals.

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Why is the Canadian Government So Indifferent to Privacy?

Michael Geist

The privacy alarm bells have been ringing for weeks. For example, the Globe and Mail recently featured an important story on children’s privacy , working with Human Rights Watch and other media organizations to examine the privacy practices of dozens of online education platforms. .”

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Media Laws, Rights & Privacy Of Celebrities

IP and Legal Filings

Celebrities have objected to this because it interferes with their personal lives and their right to privacy. Celebrities have objected to this because it interferes with their personal lives and their right to privacy. Every individual has the right to control his or her own life and image as it is portrayed to the rest of the world.

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The Real George Costanza and the Right to Privacy

JIPEL Copyright Blog

Michael Costanza filed a $100 million lawsuit against Jerry Seinfeld, Larry David (the show’s co-creator), and NBC for invasion of privacy, defamation, and being cast in a false light. Specifically, sections 50 and 51 of New York’s Civil Rights Law provide the only basis for a right of privacy in the state. This is where it gets juicy.

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Privacy and Security Roundup: New consumer privacy laws, big developments in ransomware attacks and the FBI’s Operation Trojan Shield

LexBlog IP

More states, including Ohio, are working on comprehensive consumer privacy laws that could impact how companies share data. In our August 2021 Privacy and Security Roundup , we cover the nuances in the various legislation, more ransomware and supply chain attacks and news of a messaging app used as a Trojan horse by the FBI.

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US Copyright Office Expands Jailbreaking Exemption to Roku and Apple TV

TorrentFreak

That allows people to unlock valuable new features, such as adding a web browser and compatibility with other tools such as privacy-enhancing VPNs. Jailbreaking these devices will enable the public to “exercise full control” over their hardware, EFF argued. Copyright Holders Fear Widespread Piracy.

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