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fromAustin Monitor
2 days ago

Council OKs new rules for short-term rentals - Austin Monitor

The new ordinance updates eligibility and licensing requirements and sets a new timeline for enforcement. Obligations for short-term rental (STR) platforms like Airbnb and VRBO such as requiring license numbers in listings and honoring delist notices, will now take effect July 1, 2026 - two months later than originally proposed. Other provisions, including licensing reforms and operator responsibilities, take effect Oct. 1, 2025.
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fromTheregister
5 days ago

UK toughens Online Safety Act with ban on self-harm content

UK law will require tech platforms to proactively prevent self-harm content from being published, classifying it as a priority offence under the Online Safety Act.
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fromNieman Lab
2 weeks ago

Mississippi's onerous new social platform law (and the threat of big fines) has led Bluesky to block its users in the state

Mississippi law requires social platforms to verify user identities and obtain parental consent for minors, prompting Bluesky to block service over cost and privacy concerns.
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