In the category of how technology can be fun, yet dangerous, a 19 year old college student alleges that the dating app Meete took a video she innocently posted on TikTok of her high school graduation, then “overlayed it with graphics advertising the app, and added a voiceover to make it appear she was saying
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Privacy Tip #489 – Social Media Scams #1 in 2025
By Linn Foster Freedman on
Posted in Privacy Tips
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently reported that, in 2025, social media scams were the costliest of all scams against consumers, with a whopping $2.1 billion lost. Thirty percent of those who reported losing funds in 2025 indicated that the scam started over social media.
The number of 2025 scams beginning on social media increased…
Privacy Tip #422 – Youville: For You and Your Kids Aged 8-12
By Linn Foster Freedman on
Posted in Privacy Tips
The Federal Trade Commission provides consumers with tips and advice, including online privacy. Its Scam Alerts are helpful and timely.
Continuing its mission, the FTC has launched Youville, an online learning platform targeted to kids aged 8-12. According to the FTC, Youville contains educational materials and tools to use at home and in the…
UK Law May Create ‘Duty of Care’ for Social Media Companies
By Robinson+Cole's Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Team on
Posted in Enforcement + Litigation
The UK is reportedly considering legislation that would impose a ‘duty of care’ on social media companies to regulate harmful content on their platforms. This push for an online safety bill was triggered by the high-profile death of a 14-year-old by suicide. The child had been repeatedly exposed to online content encouraging viewers to engage…