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The August #CommunityCall is today ! Call in at 08:00 UTC to chat with @MattiSG for a relaxed summer-break edition 👉 https://meet.jit.si/OpenTermsArchiveCommunityCall

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Open Terms Archive Jul 30

☀️ Our August #CommunityCall will be a relaxed office hours session!
📆 Wed Aug 6 | 🕗 08:00–09:00 UTC
💬 Drop in with questions or just chat with @MattiSG 😎

Everyone's welcome — see you there!

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Open Terms Archive Jul 29

🏳️‍⚧️ LinkedIn removes #HateSpeech protections for #transgender individuals

@opentermsarchive detected on July 29th that LinkedIn removed transgender-related protections from its policy on hateful and derogatory content. The platform no longer lists “misgendering or deadnaming of transgender individuals” as examples of prohibited conduct.
👉 Full memo and sources: https://opentermsarchive.org/en/memos/linkedin-removes-transgender-hate-speech-protections/
🇫🇷 Memo in French: https://opentermsarchive.org/fr/memos/linkedin-retire-des-protections-contre-les-discours-de-haine-envers-les-personnes-transgenres/
#TermsSpotting #TrustAndSafety #LGBTQ #ContentModeration #transrights

Open Terms Archive Jul 24

📵 #TermsSpotting Meta platforms Instagram and Facebook expanded the signals considered and actions taken to prevent child abuse. Accounts may now be disabled entirely upon liking or saving content, whereas the previous version of the guidelines only referred to restricting access to certain products and features after “interactions” with infringing content.
https://opentermsarchive.org/en/memos/meta-disables-accounts-that-like-child-abuse/
✍️ Memo by @MattiSG based on the PGA collection.

Instagram and Facebook can now disable accounts that like or save child abuse content

On July 18, 2025, Instagram and Facebook expanded the signals considered and actions taken to prevent child abuse, introducing the possibility of disabling accounts based on their likes and saves.

Open Terms Archive Jul 23

🚬 #TermsSpotting Tobacco products merchant Philip Morris introduced the possibility of using #AI analysis of a user’s face for age verification, either during sign-up or when accessing product information. The stated goal is to help control the sale of tobacco products prohibited to minors.
https://opentermsarchive.org/en/memos/philipmorris-ai-face-analysis-age-verification/
✍️ Memo by @VeilleOff based on the Contrib collection.

Philip Morris introduces AI facial analysis for age verification

On June 30, 2025, Philip Morris added the possibility of using AI-based facial analysis to verify users' age via an app or online.

Open Terms Archive Jul 21

Did you rely on the “#DoNotTrack” setting on your phone? Since July 18th, Instagram removed the option for users to opt out of online personalised ads through their mobile device settings. Now, you can only do so through the “Digital Advertising Alliance” and not anymore directly from your phone.
https://opentermsarchive.org/en/memos/instagram-removes-tracking-optout-in-mobile-device-options/
#TermsSpotting #privacy

Instagram removes support for tracking opt-out via mobile device settings

On July 18, 2025, Instagram removed opt-out instructions for interest-based ads using mobile device settings from its Trackers Policy.

Open Terms Archive Jul 16

🚨 We’re hiring analysts at Open Terms Archive!
🧾 Freelance · Remote · 6 months
💶 €1200/month (~1h/day)

Track and explain how Big Tech changes its terms of service, privacy policies, and other rules and how it treats users differently across jurisdictions.

🌍 Async, global team
📅 Apply by July 27
🔍 More info and how to apply: https://opentermsarchive.org/en/jobs/analyst/

#Hiring #DigitalRights #PlatformGovernance #OpenSource #Transparency #DSA #RemoteWork

Analyst position

Join Open Terms Archive as an analyst. Bring light to the evolution of big tech policies. Apply by July 27, 2025.

Open Terms Archive Jul 2

July's #CommunityCall starts in 30 minutes ! Join us to hear about the latest updates and news from the summer conference cycle.

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Open Terms Archive Jun 26

📣 You’re invited to Open Terms Archive’s July #CommunityCall!

📅 Wednesday, July 2nd
⏰ 08:00–09:00 UTC
📍 https://meet.jit.si/OpenTermsArchiveCommunityCall

On the agenda:
1. Updates & new features
2. News from the field : feedback on a rich month of conferences!
3. Shared Space – open time for your questions, ideas & peer support

🗓️ Community Calls happen the first Wednesday of every month.
Drop in & join the conversation!

Open Terms Archive Jun 13

[FR] La Commission européenne utilise désormais @opentermsarchive pour suivre les CGU, politiques de confidentialité et autres documents contractuels des #VLOPs et #VLOSEs dans le cadre du #DSA.

Un pas important pour la transparence des plateformes et la souveraineté numérique européenne !

Merci au ministère, @HenriVerdier et @EUCommission pour leur soutien.

Lire le communiqué : https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/politique-etrangere-de-la-france/diplomatie-numerique/actualites-et-evenements/article/numerique-la-commission-europeenne-s-appuie-sur-open-terms-archives-pour-suivre

#Transparence #SouverainetéNumérique

Numérique - La Commission européenne s'appuie sur Open Terms Archives pour suivre les conditions d'utilisation des très grandes plateformes en ligne (11.06.25)

Le ministère de l'Europe et des Affaires étrangères se félicite du choix de la Commission européenne de recourir à l'outil Open Terms Archive pour (…)

France Diplomatie - Ministère de l'Europe et des Affaires étrangères

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