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December 19, 2024 at 1:19 PM
Vermont is taking a bold step in data privacy with H.520, empowering users to delete and transfer their social media data!

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#VT #UserControl #CitizenPortal #SocialMediaRegulation #VermontDataPrivacy #DigitalRight
Representative Priestley introduces H.520 for social media data privacy in Vermont
H.520 mandates social media companies allow users to delete and transfer their data.
citizenportal.ai
May 21, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Maria Ressa warns that the rise of AI is fueling a "toxic surveillance model" that threatens democracy and human rights, calling for urgent action to reclaim our digital future.

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#US #SurveillanceCapitalism #AIEthics #CitizenPortal #ManilaDemocracy #DigitalRight
Maria Ressa critiques AI's role in digital colonialism and surveillance in Manila
Ressa calls for action against surveillance capitalism and biased AI at global forum.
citizenportal.ai
May 6, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Witnesses are calling for urgent federal protections against AI-generated deepfakes, warning that unchecked digital replicas threaten personal identities and livelihoods.

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#US #AIEthics #CitizenPortal #DigitalRight #FederalProtections #CopyrightReform
Witnesses tell House panel to federalize protections against AI ‘deep fakes’ and require licensing for training data
Performers, creators and academics testified that unauthorized AI‑generated replicas of voices and likenesses harm individuals and livelihoods; witnesses urged a federal digital‑replica right, procedural safeguards for takedowns, and market‑based licensing for AI training data.
citizenportal.ai
July 4, 2026 at 12:07 AM
Northampton County Council is taking a bold step by hiring outside counsel to explore potential claims against social media giants—could this lead to a groundbreaking lawsuit?

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#NorthamptonCounty #PA #CivicAccountability #LegalInvestigation #CitizenPortal #DigitalRight
Council authorizes retention of outside counsel to explore claims against social media companies
Council authorized a retention agreement with outside counsel to investigate potential litigation against social media companies on behalf of county governments; an attorney said the arrangement would be no‑cost to the county and proceed as a contingency if facts support claims.
citizenportal.ai
September 4, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Sharing personal data on the wrong platforms or with the wrong people can have serious ramifications. Gamil wants to make sure that people know how to protect themselves online. The MTM is happy to have him as fellow in our 2024/25 cohort. #HumanRightsDay #DigitalPeace #DigitalRight
December 17, 2024 at 1:35 PM
Gamil is from #Sudan and fled the brutal war in his country. As a refugee in Egypt, his aim is to strengthen digital security for vulnerable groups. Life for people on the move is hard enough, but for vulnerable groups it’s even harder – also online.#HumanRightsDay #DigitalPeace #DigitalRight
December 17, 2024 at 1:35 PM
His work has earned him journalism fellowships from both #Internews and the Samir Kassir Foundation (www.samirkassirfoundation.org/en/Home-Page), highlighting his commitment to impactful storytelling and advocacy in the realm of religious freedoms. #HumanRightsDay #DigitalPeace #DigitalRight
Home Page | Samir Kassir Foundation
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December 17, 2024 at 1:35 PM
Today we are happy and proud to introduce to you Gamil. Gamil is a #digitalSecurity specialist, marketer, and content creator. #HumanRightsDay #DigitalPeace #DigitalRight
December 17, 2024 at 1:35 PM
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December 16, 2024 at 3:33 PM
Alaska's new bill is changing the game for prisoners by regulating their access to electronic devices—find out how this could impact rehabilitation!

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#AK #CitizenPortal #AlaskaPrisoners #CriminalJustice #PrisonReform #DigitalRight
Alaska legislature enacts HB 35 regulating electronic devices for prisoners
Bill regulates the use and possession of electronic devices by prisoners in Alaska
citizenportal.ai
July 16, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Nebraska lawmakers are torn over a controversial bill that could reshape how minors access social media, weighing child safety against free speech rights.

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#NE #ParentalControl #CitizenPortal #YouthMentalHealth #DigitalRight
Nebraska lawmakers debate social media access legislation aimed at protecting children
Legislators argue over a bill requiring parental consent for minors' social media use.
citizenportal.ai
April 11, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Massachusetts just passed a groundbreaking bill that restricts government access to your personal digital data—are your privacy rights finally getting the protection they deserve?

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#MA #CitizenPortal #GovernmentTransparency #PrivacyProtection #DigitalRight
Massachusetts bill restricts government access to personal digital data and location information
Legislation limits government data access to cases of consent, warrants, or exceptions.
citizenportal.ai
July 7, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Massachusetts is taking a bold step toward privacy with a new Act that safeguards your personal data and empowers your rights online.

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#MA #CitizenPortal #DataPrivacy #ConsumerProtection #DigitalRight
Massachusetts House introduces an Act for internet bill of rights protections
Bill establishes protections for personal data processing and data movement rights
citizenportal.ai
July 7, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Leila Lalami's thought-provoking novel, The Dream Hotel, dives into the chilling implications of data collection and surveillance, questioning who really owns our digital selves.

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#PasadenaLosAngelesCounty #CA #SurveillanceEthics #CitizenPortal #DigitalRight #CommunityOrganizing
Leila Lalami discusses surveillance, data and selfhood at Pasadena 1 City, 1 Story event
Author Leila Lalami told a Pasadena audience that her novel The Dream Hotel explores data collection, privacy and selfhood, citing a 2014 phone notification as the seed for the book and warning that surveillance disproportionately targets marginalized groups.
citizenportal.ai
April 2, 2026 at 7:54 PM
The California Privacy Protection Agency is taking bold steps to empower individuals to reclaim control over their personal data in an era where privacy is under constant threat.

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#CA #CitizenPortal #PersonalPrivacy #DataProtection #DigitalRight
California Bridal Protection Agency promotes personal privacy control initiative
Agency emphasizes the importance of managing personal information and privacy rights.
citizenportal.ai
June 5, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Vermont just took a giant leap forward in protecting minors' online privacy with the approval of S.69, the Age-Appropriate Design Code!

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#VT #YouthProtection #CitizenPortal #DataPrivacy #VermontMinors #DigitalRight
Vermont Senate approves Age-Appropriate Design Code to protect minors online
Vermont passes S.69 Age-Appropriate Design Code safeguarding minors' online data privacy.
citizenportal.ai
June 15, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Oregon lawmakers are taking a bold step to enhance data privacy protections for children and all residents, addressing the alarming commodification of personal information.

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#OR #DataPrivacy #ConsumerProtection #DigitalRight
Oregon House Bill 2008 aims to enhance data privacy for children and residents
House Bill 2008 focuses on safeguarding children's data and Oregonians' precise location information.
citizenportal.ai
April 4, 2025 at 12:46 AM
💬 "What kind of barriers do Roma youth face in accessing digital rights?"


We put this important question to Sarah Chander, Founder of Equinox – Initiative for Racial Justice, and her answer was clear, detailed, and deeply insightful.

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💬 "What kind of barriers do Roma youth face in accessing digital rights?" �We put this important question to Sarah Chander, Founder of Equinox: Racial...
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April 10, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Utah's groundbreaking House Bill 322 is set to empower minors by granting them the right to control their digital presence, a major step towards protecting young individuals from online exploitation.

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#UT #DigitalRight #SocialMediaSafety #ChildProtection #CitizenPortal
Utah enacts H.B. 322 to protect minors' social media content rights
Utah law allows minors to request deletion of their social media content.
citizenportal.ai
February 14, 2025 at 7:01 AM