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UN unveils new monitoring methodology to combat online hate speech

JURIST

The UN Office on Genocide Prevention and the Responsibility to Protect unveiled a groundbreaking methodology aimed at monitoring social media platforms on Friday. The initiative, backed by the UK Permanent Mission to the United Nations, marks a strategic effort to address hate speech while respecting international human rights standards. Titled “A Comprehensive Methodology for Monitoring Social Media to Address and Counter Online Hate Speech,” this new framework proposes a “ co

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Pete Recommends – Weekly highlights on cyber security issues, October 5, 2024

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Privacy and cybersecurity issues impact every aspect of our lives – home, work, travel, education, finance, health and medical records – to name but a few. On a weekly basis Pete Weiss highlights articles and information that focus on the increasingly complex and wide ranging ways technology is used to compromise and diminish our privacy and online security, often without our situational awareness.

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Ukraine teachers coerced to teach Russian propaganda in occupied territories

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Amnesty International on Friday raised concerns about the ongoing coercion of Ukrainian teachers in Russian-occupied territories to teach the Russian curriculum to school-going children. The resumption of schooling in the occupied territories is Russia’s attempt to justify its aggression by indoctrinating students with a propagandized curriculum.

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Supreme Court to decide if Oklahoma must execute Richard Glossip

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Share Twice in the past decade the Supreme Court has blocked Oklahoma from executing Richard Glossip. Now the state has joined Glossip to argue that newly uncovered evidence shows prosecutors violated his rights at trial. But even with the Oklahoma’s rare confession of error, both the state’s highest court for criminal cases and the state’s pardon and parole board turned down Glossip’s pleas for relief.

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Paralegal Power Move: Your Guide to Getting the Tech Tools That Maximize Your Time

Your time is valuable—and you know the right technology could help you do even more. From document management to client communication, modern tools can transform how you track deadlines, manage cases, and support your legal team. This practical playbook shows you how to: Compare and evaluate technology vendors Understand all costs and ROI potential Build a compelling presentation Handle common objections Pitch your solution like a pro Created by legal technology experts who understand how pivota

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Texas attorney general sues TikTok for violating child privacy law

JURIST

The State of Texas on Thursday sued social media platform TikTok for violating a Texas law enacted to protect children’s online privacy. The lawsuit alleged that TikTok breached provisions of the Securing Children Online through Parental Empowerment (SCOPE) Act, which came into effect on September 1, 2024, and places obligations on digital service providers to provide parental control tools and privacy protections.

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Supreme Court of Canada rules airlines owe compensation to passengers for international flight disruptions

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The Supreme Court of Canada ruled Friday that airlines can be required to compensate passengers for certain international flight disruptions, marking a significant development in the realm of air passenger rights in the country. This case originated from an appeal regarding the authority of the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) to enforce compensation rules for passengers facing delays, cancellations, or denied boarding on international flights.

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