Policy News

Want to send a text message while out on a stroll? In part of New Jersey, hold still, or face a hefty fine.

The FBI wants a back door into major social networking and e-mail providers' sites, hoping to legally spy into people's Internet use as they move away from traditional phone lines the agency can wiretap.

Lawmakers are intensifying efforts to ban employers from asking job seekers for their Facebook passwords -- and it's about time.

Regulators are debating the merits of a nationwide ban on distracted driving, sparking debate over whether a block across the U.S. goes too far, or if state and industry efforts can counter the rising problem.

The Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act is worse for civil liberties than SOPA and PIPA, according to opponents, who face an uphill battle against this widely-supported bill.

Maryland banned employers from asking for Facebook passwords, setting a legal privacy precedent with the potential to influence other states.

Arizona's legislature passed a bill to criminalize using "offensive" language on the Internet, drawing criticism from rights groups who say it violates freedom of speech.

AT&T and Verizon banned bill "cramming" in response to pressure from lawmakers, indicating government scrutiny may impact carriers' policies.

Republicans are backing another cybersecurity bill, adding their proposal to a host of competing House and Senate solutions as both parties seek to protect national digital infrastructure.

The Senate is targeting deceptive cell phone billing or "cramming," supporting the FCC against wireless carriers that saddle customers with unwanted charges.

Apple will block apps with automatic device tracking, posing challenges for app developers while protecting user privacy.

Lawmakers are defending job applicants from demands to share their social networking profiles, as the controversial practice raises questions about personal privacy rights.

Dating sites just got a little safer, thanks to a new California bill that aims to ban sex offenders from registering.

Colleges and employers are demanding access to private Facebook and Twitter profiles, as the debate over online privacy continues to escalate.

The U.S. Justice Department may sue Apple and a handful of major book publishers, accusing them of collaborating to keep e-book prices high.