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Tag: internet

California may increase digital privacy by stopping police from using warrants to obtain people's internet search information. Illustration by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters; iStock
Posted inHealth

California’s digital privacy battle: It’s police vs. civil libertarians, with an abortion twist

Avatar photo by Kristen Hwang June 2, 2023June 7, 2023

California is considering banning the use of “reverse search warrants,” which compel tech companies to disclose the identities of individuals based on the location of their phone and internet search history. Abortion activists call it vital.

Posted inCommentary

California is taking steps to combat disinformation. But everyone can do more

by Guest Commentary November 17, 2022November 17, 2022
The California Public Utilities Commission offices at the Edmund G. Pat Brown building in San Francisco on Jan. 28, 2022. Photo by Martin do Nascimento, CalMatters
Posted inCalifornia Divide

State withdraws plans to limit California LifeLine internet and cell phone discount for low-income users

by Lil Kalish October 7, 2022October 7, 2022
A person holds their mobile phone in San Francisco on July 16, 2019. Photo by Jeff Chiu, AP Photo
Posted inCalifornia Divide

State may permanently shrink internet and cell phone discounts for low-income Californians

by Lil Kalish September 8, 2022September 14, 2022
Posted inEconomy

Lawmakers approve groundbreaking internet privacy law for kids

Avatar photo by Grace Gedye September 6, 2022September 15, 2022
digital divide
Posted inCommentary

Narrowing the digital divide with pandemic benefits

by Guest Commentary January 4, 2022January 4, 2022
broadband
Posted inCommentary

State should have info about broadband access, quality of service

by Guest Commentary September 27, 2021September 24, 2021
broadband
Posted inCommentary

Legislature must enforce $6 billion broadband plan to reach unserved households

by Guest Commentary September 3, 2021September 7, 2021
Assemblymembers applaud after passing a raft of budget “trailer bills” on the final day before summer break on July 15, 2021. Photo by Anne Wernikoff, CalMatters
Posted inWhatMatters

Legislature goes out with a budget bang

Avatar photo by Ben Christopher July 16, 2021September 9, 2021
Gov. Gavin Newsom, center, flanked by Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon, left, and Senate President Pro Tem Toni Atkins, right, applauds during his first State of the State address at the Capitol on Feb. 12, 2019. The three leaders announced a budget deal. Photo by Rich Pedroncelli, AP Photo
Posted inPolitics

Five things to know about Newsom’s budget deal with Legislature

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Laurel Rosenhall, Sameea Kamal and Manuela Tobias June 28, 2021June 28, 2021

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