Landmark Verdict: Meta Found Liable for Privacy Violations in Flo App’s User Data Case

San Francisco, California — A jury has ruled that Meta Platforms Inc. violated California’s user privacy laws in a class-action lawsuit regarding the period tracking app, Flo. Users accused the company of collecting sensitive menstrual health data without their consent and utilizing it for advertising purposes. The plaintiffs, representing millions of Flo users, alleged that both Flo and Meta improperly gathered confidential information, including menstrual dates and fertility objectives, through the app. This practice was said to contravene the California Invasion of Privacy Act. The lawsuit was initially filed in 2021 and named multiple defendants, … Read more

Revamping Online Shopping: New State and Country Selection Features Enhance User Experience

Washington — A comprehensive selection of options is available for users navigating through various forms in online purchasing systems. Users will find a dropdown menu featuring all 50 states, including Washington, as the default selection. Every state, from Alabama to Wyoming, is represented, alongside territories such as Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. In addition to state selection, consumers are required to provide their zip codes. The input field for the zip code allows a maximum of seven characters, ensuring that users can enter their information securely and correctly. This step not only facilitates … Read more

Reddit User Exposes In-Laws’ ‘Armchair Diagnosis’ of Borderline Personality Disorder, Sparking Controversy and Family Tensions

A woman from the United States has recently expressed her distress after her in-laws claimed she has borderline personality disorder without any medical confirmation. In a candid post on social media platform Reddit, she revealed that her in-laws have taken the unusual step of attending a support group aimed at understanding how to manage their relationships with her, based solely on their interpretations of her behavior. The situation escalated when her partner shared the alarming news during an argument, leaving her feeling betrayed and confused. “I am in disbelief and feel deeply betrayed,” she wrote, … Read more