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California Supreme Court Upholds First Amendment Protections in Hassell vs Bird Decision

In 2014 attorney Dawn Hassell found herself on the receiving end of a negative Yelp review from her former client, Ava Bird. After asking Bird…

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Google & Facebook Forced to Remove Counterfeit Sites, But Does It Help Consumers?

Counterfeit goods are the scourge of many an online shopper. Short of waiting in line at the DMV, few things are more frustrating than believing…

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A Privacy Bill of Rights?

The idea of a national "Privacy Bill of Rights" arrived two weeks after the Federal Trade Commission recommended the creation of a "Do Not Track"…

Consumer Education

Why Should I Care About Cyberbullying?

The statistics speak for themselves: cyberbullying is a huge problem, and from the looks of things, it's not getting any better. A 2004 study by…

Consumer Education

Is the Internet Safer Today Than It Used to Be?

Has the internet grown less safe all around? It can be hard to tell. After all, the attacks have gotten more sophisticated -- but indeed,…

Consumer Education

The Need for Federal Anti-SLAPP Legislation

Overview Federal anti-SLAPP legislation, H.R. 4364, is currently pending before Congress.  Sponsored by Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN9), the Citizen Participation Act encourages civic engagement and…

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SiteJabber Endorses Cyber Security Awareness Month

We have become so comfortable spending so much of our lives online, it's easy to become complacent. This is a bad idea. Online fraud is…

Consumer News

Fighting SLAPP Lawsuits to Empower and Protect Consumer Advocates

In recent weeks, SLAPP lawsuits – in which businesses sue individuals for posting critical comments on consumer review websites – have taken center stage. The…

Consumer News

Privacy Groups Ask Facebook for More Privacy Improvements

Facebook has seen its share of criticism over its approach to privacy and way it treats its users' data. The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has…

Consumer Education

Impact of the Net Neutrality Ruling on Consumers

Net neutrality can be a confusing issue, and today's appellate court ruling unfortunately did little to clarify it. BASICS The central tenet of net neutrality…

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