Section 230: Supreme Court Grapples with Definition of Publisher

Section 230: Supreme Court Grapples with Definition of Publisher

by Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News Section 230 of the 1996 Communications Decency Act is a great unifier. Congressmembers from both sides of the aisle agree that it should be struck down or highly modified. And, based on their responses to 2½...
Utah Bill Threatens Internet Security for Kids and Adults

Utah Bill Threatens Internet Security for Kids and Adults

Larry Magid speaks about Utah SB 152 on This Week in Tech (TWiT) with Leo Laporte by Larry MagidThis post first appeared in the Mercury News Wherever you live, you should be paying attention to Utah Senate Bill 152 and the somewhat similar House Bill 311. Even though...
Safer Internet Day a Great Time to Review Online Safety

Safer Internet Day a Great Time to Review Online Safety

by Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News What are your plans for this coming Tuesday? That’s a rhetorical question, but whatever they are, I have one more thing to add. Feb. 7 is Safer Internet Day, when people all over the world will pause to think...
How to Observe Safer Internet Day at Home, School and Work

How to Observe Safer Internet Day at Home, School and Work

ConnectSafely CEO Larry Magid on Safer Internet day 2023 Everyone has a vested interest in keeping the internet as safe as possible, which is why more than 100 countries recognize Safer Internet Day — an annual celebration that takes place on February 7th....
What is Catfishing and Why It’s Dangerous

What is Catfishing and Why It’s Dangerous

By Larry MagidThis post first appeared in the Mercury News You may have heard about the horrible recent case where a man traveled from Virginia to Riverside, California, to meet with a teenage girl who he “catfished.” The girl, who was driven away by the...