Neowin News Feed for: Senators

TikTok assures U.S. lawmakers about data privacy... again

Usama Jawad — Sat, 02 Jul 2022 13:00:01 +0000

TikTok has once again tried to alleviate the concerns recently raised by U.S. lawmakers about its data privacy and security practices. In a recent letter, it has attempted to justify its policies. Read more...

U.S. Senators want to know more about Amazon One's collection of biometric data

Usama Jawad — Sat, 14 Aug 2021 05:14:01 +0000

Some U.S. Senators have penned a letter to Amazon's CEO, asking for more details about the company's Amazon One program and how it plans to ensure the privacy and security of biometric user data. Read more...

Senators introduce 'Net tax ban

Daniel Fleshbourne — Sat, 06 Jan 2007 13:51:09 +0000

Three U.S. senators have introduced a bill to permanently extend a ban on taxes unique to the Internet, such as access taxes. Democrat Ron Wyden of Oregon, Republican John McCain of Arizona and Republican John... Read more...

Senators offer sweeping patent system changes

Sat, 05 Aug 2006 23:18:48 +0000

The U.S. patent system could be inching closer to an overhaul long desired by the technology industry. Just before departing for their summer recess on Thursday, Utah Republican Orrin Hatch and Vermont Democrat Patrick Leahy,who... Read more...

U.S. Republican Senators Begin Weekly Podcast

Mon, 20 Jun 2005 21:58:20 +0000

The Pennsylvania Senate Republican Caucus has launched a new program allowing state residents to listen to weekly podcasts on state issues. The group is hoping the trend will catch with tech savvy users, allowing... Read more...

Spyware bugs US Senators

Daniel Fleshbourne — Wed, 03 Mar 2004 09:55:47 +0000

THREE US senators are sponsoring a law that aims at blocking spyware. The Spyblock Act will make it illegal to install software on people's computers without their consent. Companies that offer software downloads will have... Read more...

Senators ask P2P companies to police themselves

Sun, 23 Nov 2003 01:23:11 +0000

A group of Washington lawmakers called on Friday for file-swapping companies to help stop distribution of copyrighted materials and pornography on their networks. In a letter sent to the heads of several leading... Read more...