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How the Trans-Pacific Partnership Will Affect Cloud Service Providers

While certain chapters had been previously leaked, the text of the controversial Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement has been officially released, outlining measures that could eliminate local data storage requirements, and enforcing common standards for the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights. Continue reading

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US Senate Passes Controversial Cybersecurity Bill CISA 74 to 21

The US Senate voted to pass the controversial Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA) on Tuesday in a 74 to 21 vote despite the opposition of many heavyweight tech companies and security experts who have said it undermines several privacy and security principles. Continue reading

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Many Tech Industry Voices Oppose CISA as Final Vote Approaches

After advancing in a procedural vote last week, the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA) is having its final vote Tuesday, and many tech companies and security experts are urging politicians to reconsider the privacy and security implications of this controversial bill. Continue reading

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EU Kills Roaming Charges, Passes Net Neutrality Rules

The European Parliament passed the Telecoms Single Market regulatory package to end roaming charges in the EU, and created a two-tier internet in Europe in the process, according to critics. Continue reading

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NY Attorney General Investigates Broadband Speed Claims

Three broadband providers in the US are part of a probe launched by the New York state’s attorney general’s office for possibly failing to meet promises around advertised broadband speeds. Continue reading

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