Personal Data for Lunch?Food for Thought on Processing Children’s Biometric Data in Schools in Light of the GDPR
How can fingerprint-based entry to a school cafeteria lead to discrimination? The Polish Data Protection Authority (DPA) shed light on the legal limits of processing biometric data by imposing a fine of PLN 20,000 (~EUR 4,700) (~HUF 2,000,000) on a
Freedom or security – The US Supreme Court to uphold the TikTok ban but what happens after the Inauguration?
In the United States, more than 170 million people use the globally spread platform, TikTok. This represents about half of the US population. Despite its popularity, the United States is about to ban the platform from the country as of
Louisiana’s Ten Commandments Law: The Latest Battle in a Longstanding Debate
A Federal Judge in Louisiana recently blocked the enforcement of a state law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools. This ruling emphasizes the enduring legal and cultural debates surrounding religious symbols in public spaces in the
A Question of Rights: Protecting Student Voices Against Harassment
How far should we go to ensure that every student (no matter their race, political views, or beliefs) is protected from harassment in public schools? This question takes on urgency in light of a recent case involving a student’s disturbing
Medical “Misinformation” and Professional Accountability: Analyzing the Bielau v. Austria Case
The case of Bielau v. Austria addresses a key legal conflict surrounding the limits of online free speech in the context of medical professionals providing public information. In this case, Dr. Klaus Bielau, an Austrian general practitioner and advocate of
Synthetic Media and Politics: Deepfakes, Misinformation, and the Future of Democracy (Part II.)
While deepfakes have garnered significant attention as a threat to political speech, they are only one part of a broader issue in contemporary politics: the rise of outright lying. Politicians, regardless of party affiliation, are increasingly using falsehoods and misleading
Synthetic Media and Politics: Deepfakes, Misinformation, and the Future of Democracy (Part I.)
As the use of deepfake technology grows, concerns over its impact on election integrity are escalating. Deepfakes, which are digitally manipulated videos or recordings that can convincingly alter reality, have become an increasingly dangerous tool for spreading disinformation. With elections
When Abortion Bans Meet the First Amendment: Insights from Welty v. Dunaway
In the recent case of Welty v. Dunaway, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee issued a ruling that brings significant attention to the intersection of free speech and abortion rights. The decision in Welty v. Dunaway comes at a
The Death of the Photograph: The Collapse of Photographic Truth in the AI Era (Opinion)
As AI technology becomes increasingly integrated into everyday tools like smartphone cameras, the distinction between genuine and fabricated images is becoming harder to discern. This shift, exemplified by features in devices such as the Google Pixel 9, raises important questions
Protecting Children or Upholding Free Speech Online? The Ninth Circuit’s Decision in NetChoice, LLC v. Bonta
The challenge of safeguarding children online has become a pressing issue as technology continues to advance. Governments worldwide are striving to find ways to protect minors from harmful content while also respecting essential freedoms, such as free speech. The Ninth