Privacy
Email Privacy Case Dismissed Following Passage of CLOUD Act
The Supreme Court yesterday dropped a case on its docket that probed whether emails and other data stored overseas are subject to U.S. search warrants.
FSC Leadership Conference Explores New GDPR Privacy Laws
The 2018 FSC Leadership Conference got underway today at the Andaz hotel in Hollywood, held in conjunction with the 2018 XBIZ Show, presented by ManyVids.
Privacy Notices Shouldn’t Be Treated as an Afterthought
After years of preaching about the importance of website operators posting their privacy practices on their websites, another state has joined the party.
MojoHost Teams With Uniregistry for Discounted Domains, Free Whois Privacy
MojoHost, one of the industry’s leading hosting providers, and domain name registration service Uniregistry have struck a deal to offer new registration services, it was announced today.
iWantClips Promotes Safety and Privacy Practices for Models
iWantClips.com has launched a blog sharing best practices and advice intended to ensure online safety and privacy for models and content producers.
Data Privacy Is Tightening Up in the E.U.
Have you begun preparing for GDPR? If you are like most, you haven’t even heard of GDPR, but also if you are like most, it is going to affect your business, starting May 25, 2018.
We-Vibe Maker Settles Class-Action Suit to Resolve Privacy Claims
In one of the largest settlements involving a sex toy manufacturer, Standard Innovation Inc. this week agreed to pay about $3.75 million to resolve privacy claims involving its We-Vibe Classic and Rave by We-Vibe products.
Standard Innovation Addresses Customer Privacy, Security
Standard Innovation has released the following official statement in response to media coverage surrounding the company’s collection of device usage data, such as temperature and vibration intensity data, plus the ability for someone to control/hack the device remotely:
Motherboard Reports on Stalker-Proof Cam Model Privacy
Webcam models are raking in the riches, live streaming performances for an enthusiastic fan base eager to pay for such a uniquely interactive experience, but that direct connection can expose models to cyber stalkers.
FSC Makes Statement on Adult Performer, Worker Personal Privacy
Free Speech Coalition, the national trade association to the adult entertainment and pleasure products industry, has issued a statement relative to the “outings" of adult performers and other adult industry workers.
Ofcom Denies Privacy Claim Over Blowjob Shown on TV
U.K. communications regulator Ofcom has denied a claim made by a woman who said she was a victim of an “unwarranted infringement of privacy” after a TV station broadcasted a video of her giving a man a blowjob in an elevator while she was drunk.
Sexual Privacy, Right to Earn Living at Heart of ESPLER's Suit
ESPLER’s lawsuit that seeks to overturn California’s 54-year-old prostitution statute contends that the law breaks both the federal and state constitutions.
‘Revenge Porn’ Site Operator Asks Google for Privacy Help
Craig Brittain, who ran the “revenge porn” website IsAnybodyDown.com, has filed multiple takedown notices to Google under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.
Judge Won't Dismiss Privacy Suit Against Facebook
A federal judge yesterday refused to dismiss a class-action lawsuit that claims Facebook illegally scans privates messages for targeted advertising purposes.
Piercing the Veil of Privacy
The adult entertainment industry has always valued its privacy, with the majority of owners, operators, talent and more, all choosing to obscure their identity and location through the use of false identities — a trend that carries on today, with porn performers, producers and studios seeking secrecy, while adult message board and social media posters continue to use “fake nicks” as their primary online identifiers.
PrivacyScan Protects Privacy on Mac OS X Yosemite
SecureMac has announced the latest update to its PrivacyScan app, which now adds full privacy features and support for Apple’s new Yosemite operating system.
Eros.com, Violet Blue Focus on Adult Service Provider Privacy
Eros.com announced today that the escort directory is running a series of articles on its blog site by tech writer Violet Blue, offering tips on how to keep identities private.
Stoya Pens N.Y. Times Column on Internet Privacy
Opining over the recently outed Duke University student porn performer Belle Knox, adult star Stoya has penned a column on the issue of Internet privacy for the New York Times.
Online Privacy Problems Persist
If you are an average consumer, watch the news, or are involved in the tech field, you no doubt are aware of the growing concerns about today’s technology increasingly encroaching on personal privacy
Evolving Privacy Laws May Change Affiliate Landscape
Whether it is the American need for a 2257 statement or the German need for age verification, or the outright ban on Internet pornography imposed by any number of countries; evolving legislation is redefining the “Wild West” nature of the old web, bringing corporate responsibilities to this historically rebellious venue, which crosses all borders and cultures.