This week’s question is from Haley via the form. Haley asks:After listening to the Sinisterhood episodes on Kristin Smart, I couldn't stop thinking about this. What if you submit your DNA to a private company, and it happens to solve a case, are they required to notify you? Are there even laws or regulations for these types of … Continue reading Legal Question: How Private is Your DNA in the Cloud?
This week’s question is from Julissa on Instagram. Julissa asks:So I’m seeing with all the apps you can use to swap your face with a celebrity’s face there are now TikToks of people just using the app and doing funny videos while pretending to be a celebrity like @deeptomcruise for example. My question is what … Continue reading Legal Question: FACE/OFF – Privacy Issues and Deepfakes
This week’s question comes from Abby via the form. Abby asks:“So I'm not sure if you have heard or are following anything happening with the wedding dress designer Hayley Paige. From her account, the company JLM Couture has taken all rights to her name, including her presence on social media. I've tried reading the court … Continue reading Legal Question: Something Borrowed – The Downside of Trading Your Name for Cash
This week’s question comes from me scrolling through TikTok. I got to wondering:“A woman on TikTok tracks down people who she thinks are trying to illegally obtain COVID vaccine cards or others who threaten violence against women. She then contacts their employers, licensing authorities, and family members using publicly available data. Is this legal?”Excellent question, … Continue reading Legal Question: Online Vigilantes
Heather vs. the World 