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TechNet
Coverage of TechNet in the Nexus archive.
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- Background checks to curb dating app violence advance in California legislature
A California bill requiring online dating apps to perform background checks on users and flag those with certain convictions advanced in the state Senate's public safety committee. The bill, authored by state Sen. Caroline Menjivar, aims to enhance safety but faces criticism over privacy concerns and potential misuse.
- California tried to protect students’ data. Tech companies found loopholes
California is addressing gaps in student data privacy laws through Assembly Bill 1159, which aims to restrict AI companies and close loopholes in existing protections. Tech companies and business groups oppose the bill, while labor organizations support it. Current laws from 2014 and 2018 have exceptions allowing data collection and sales by tech firms.