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Natasha Tusikov

Natasha Tusikov

Assistant Professor, Criminology, Department of Social Science, York University, Canada

Natasha Tusikov is an assistant professor in criminology in the Department of Social Science at York University and a visiting fellow with the School of Regulation and Global Governance (RegNet) at the Australian National University. Her research examines the intersection among law, technology, and regulation, with a particular focus on regulation by Internet intermediaries. Her book, Chokepoints: Global Private Regulation on the Internet (University of California Press, 2016) examines Internet intermediaries’ growing role as regulators for states and non-state actors, especially in the enforcement of intellectual property rights. She is working on a project on knowledge governance funded by a SSHRC Insight Development Grant. Before obtaining her PhD, she was an intelligence analyst and researcher at the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Ottawa.

It's time for a new way to regulate social media platforms

Jan 20, 2019 09:02 am UTC| Insights & Views Technology

When it came to our online lives, 2018 was revealing in its dysfunction. The just-expired years parade of scandals at Facebook alone was relentless Cambridge Analytica, its inflation of video-viewing stats that have...

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Economy

JGBs close higher ahead of March national consumer price inflation data

The Japanese government bonds closed higher Thursday as investors wait to watch the countrys national consumer price inflation (CPI) data for the month of March, scheduled to be released today by 23:30GMT. The yield on...

Chinese GDP to further witness solid outcome in Q2 2019, support global growth picture: DBS Group Research

Chinas gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to further witness a solid outcome in the second quarter of this year, which should offer further crucial support to the global growth picture, according to the latest report...

NZ Q1 CPI rises 0.1 pct q/q, below 0.2 pct q/q rise incorporated in the RBNZ’s February MPS

New Zealands CPI increased 0.1 percent q/q in Q1 2019, below the 0.2 percent q/q rise incorporated in the RBNZs February MPS, and below ANZ and market expectations. Annual inflation dipped to 1.5 percent y/y, from 1.9...

USD/KRW likely to stay firm amid continued dividend payout BoK’s potential dovish stance, says Scotiabank

The USD/KRW currency pair is expected to stay firm and rally through 1,140 the rest of this week amid continued dividend payout and a potential dovish stance of the Bank of Korea (BoK), according to the latest research...

Australian bonds plunge tracking U.S. Treasuries on rise in risk appetite ahead of March employment report

Australian government bonds plunged during Asian session Wednesday tracking a similar movement in the United States Treasuries as investors risk appetite improved following solid earnings report in the U.S. Investors...

Politics

Vladimir Putin Salary: Over 50 Percent Decline Seen in Russian President’s Pay From 2017 to 2018

Vladimir Putin, as the president of Russia, is regarded as one of the most influential leaders of the world. With that comes the scrutinizing of eyes of critics and his citizens on whatever money he has on the bank. And...

Melania Trump’s Spokeswoman Calls Vogue’s Editor-In-Chief Anna Wintour ‘Small-Minded’ After Stating FLOTUS Will Never Be on Mag’s Cover

Melania Trump was snubbed and rejected by Vogues editor-in-chief Anna Wintour when the latter vowed that the FLOTUS will never find herself on the cover of their famed magazine again. The First Lady responded to such...

Donald Trump Reveals He Spoke With Pope Francis, Emmanuel Macron to Offer Sympathy and Help on Notre Dame Cathedral’s Restoration

Donald Trump revealed on Wednesday that he was able to speak to Pope Francis and French President Emmanuel Macron and expressed his condolences for the Notre Dame Cathedral fire. The President of the United States said...

Vladimir Putin to Meet North Korea’s Leader Kim Jong Un for Their First Summit in Russia; Nuclear Talks Expected

Vladimir Putin, Russias president, is preparing to welcome North Koreas leader Kim Jong Un for their first summit that will be held in Moscow. The meeting comes after the latters failed nuclear talks with Donald Trump...

Melania Trump Not Interested in ‘Superficial’ Vogue Cover

United States First Lady Melania Trump has responded to the alleged non-invite from Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour. FLOTUS claimed she has better things to do than be in a superficial magazine cover. Mrs. Trumps...

Science

Cancer Cure: Latest Development in Improving Treatment for Pancreatic Cancer Reported

The World Health Organization lists cancer as the second most deadly diseases worldwide. In 2018 alone, around 9.6 million people reportedly passed away due to cancer-related causes. One of the possible reasons why the...

HIV/AIDS Cure: FDA Approves New Two-Drug Regimen for Patients With No Treatment History

Infections from the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) it subsequently causes remain some of the most harrowing epidemics around the world. This is mainly because...

HIV/AIDS Cure 2019: Researchers Eye Clinical Trials for ‘All-in-One’ Treatment That Can 'Kick and Kill' Virus

There is still a very long way to go before the world actually sees an ultimate cure for HIV. But significant developments are being reported almost every day. One of the most recent good news came from the researchers of...

Cancer Cure 2019: Less Popular Treatment - Thermal Ablation - to be Improved by Israeli Company for Precise 'Burning' of Tumors

A biotech company from Israel is currently working on improving a lesser popular cancer treatment while many other scientists and researchers work on a potential cure for the disease. People might now have heard much about...

HIV/AIDS Cure: End to the Epidemic Imminent as Three Patients Become HIV-Free?

The past month has been a groundbreaking period in the hopes of ending the worldwide epidemic of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection that later develops to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Scientists...

Technology

‘NBA 2K20’ Release Date, Gameplay, Features: Offline ‘My Career’ Option Still on Top of Fans Wishlist

Gaming and basketball fans are still months away from getting their hands on the NBA 2K20. But despite the lack of official updates and teasers at this point, most fans already know what they want on the upcoming title ...

Torrent 2019: Why Canadians Should Be Wary of Illegally Downloading ‘Game of Thrones’

A few of weeks ago, reports came in that the season premiere of the Game of Thrones eighth installment will bring in massive numbers for HBO, both legally and illegally. For the former, the premiere accumulated 17.4...

iPhone X Mini 2019: Why Apple Axed the Smartphone’s Development

It has been over a year since rumors broke out that Apple is planning on creating the iPhone X Mini, a smartphone touted to herald the companys plan to enter the midrange market. The whispers began when reputable leaker...

MacBook Pro 2019 Release Date, Latest News, Update: What the Rumors are Saying About the Upcoming Device

The current MacBook Pro is barely three years old but it seems its successor is already going to come out this year. Theres not much information about the upcoming MacBook Pro 2019 aside from its display size, which is...

‘Cyberpunk 2077’ Release Date, Latest News, Update: Developers Adding Further Immersive Elements in the Form of Futuristic Ads

The hype that Cyberpunk 2077 is seeing is the envy of all video game developers. One of the major reasons for this excitement is CD Projekt Red themselves since theyve established a reputation as a studio obsessed with...

Digital Currency

FxWirePro: Crypto arbitrage opportunity for the day

Crypto Technicals: ETH/EUR bounces off 21-EMA support, scope for further upside

Crypto Technicals: NEO/USD holds 200-DMA support, eyes trendline resistance at 12.15

Law

New York gets serious about traffic with the first citywide US congestion pricing plan

DOJ efforts to kill Obamacare, the cat with 9 lives, could cause health care havoc for millions

Why pay transparency alone won't eliminate the persistent wage gap between men and women

Life

Our faith in information is faltering when we most need facts

Do you have a moral duty to pay taxes?

'Self-reliance' for refugees? Badly handled it can make matters worse

Nature

Wastewater is an asset – it contains nutrients, energy and precious metals, and scientists are learning how to recover them

Tick, tock: The countdown to peak tick season is here

Droughts, extreme weather and empowered consumers mean tough choices for farmers

Sports

Kevin Durant Trade 2019: Warriors Star Touted to Leave the Team Due to His Body Language During Recent Interview

Anthony Davis Trade 2019: Can David Griffin Convince Pelicans Star to Stay with the Team?

Manny Pacquiao, Errol Spence Jr 2019: Both Boxers Unlikely to Fight as Other Names Steps into the Spotlight

Technical Analysis

FxWirePro: EUR/JPY holds 21-EMA support, good to go short on break below

FxWirePro: EUR/CAD Trade Idea

FxWirePro: NZD/USD breaks channel base support, eyes 61.8% Fib at 0.6632

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CHINA FINANCIAL FUTURES EXCHANGE RELAXES RULES FOR INDEX FUTURES TRADING
2019-04-19 09:17:33
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CHINA FINANCIAL FUTURES EXCHANGE SAYS IT WILL ADJUST TRADING FEES FOR INDEX FUTURES TRANSACTIONS
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CHINA FINANCIAL FUTURES EXCHANGE SAYS IT WILL ADJUST MARGINS FOR INDEX FUTURES TRADING
2019-04-19 09:05:18
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ITALY'S LEAGUE THREATENING TO BRING DOWN COALITION GOVERNMENT OVER GRAFT SCANDAL -5-STAR LEADER DI MAIO
2019-04-19 09:00:45
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TURKISH CENTRAL BANK SAYS INJECTS 9 BILLION LIRA IN REPO, BIDS 18.4 BLN LIRA
2019-04-19 08:10:54
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GREEK FEBRUARY TOURISM RECEIPTS AT 209 MLN EUR FROM 161.3 MLN EUR IN SAME MONTH 2018- CEN BANK
2019-04-19 08:07:45
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GREECE FEB 2019 CBANK CURRENT ACCOUNT INCREASE TO -0.99 EUR VS PREV -1.183 EUR
2019-04-19 08:04:24
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RUSSIA'S FORMIN SAYS THERE IS NOTHING IN MUELLER REPORT WHICH MERITS OUR ATTENTION - AGENCIES
2019-04-19 08:04:08
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RUSSIA'S FORMIN SAYS MUELLER REPORT FAILS TO PRESENT ANY EVIDENCE OF RUSSIAN MEDDLING IN U.S. ELECTIONS - AGENCIES
2019-04-19 08:03:08
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JAPAN MOF'S ASAKAWA: IF SITUATION ALLOWS, FINMIN ASO WILL TRAVEL TO U.S. NEXT WEEK TO MEET MNUCHIN
2019-04-19 08:00:05
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ITALY APR 2019 CONSUMER CONFIDENCE DECREASE TO 110.5 (FCAST 111.2 ) VS PREV 111.2
2019-04-19 08:00:03
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ITALY APR 2019 MFG BUSINESS CONFIDENCE DECREASE TO 100.6 (FCAST 100.7 ) VS PREV 100.8
2019-04-19 07:25:47
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THAILAND W 12 APR CURRENCY SWAPS INCREASE TO 33.4 USD VS PREV 32.8 USD
2019-04-19 07:25:45
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THAILAND W 12 APR FOREX RESERVES DECREASE TO 210.9 USD VS PREV 211.6 USD
2019-04-19 07:06:56
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CHINA'S CSI300 INDEX CLOSES UP 1.2 PCT AT 4,120.61 POINTS
2019-04-19 07:06:45
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SHANGHAI COMPOSITE INDEX CLOSES UP 0.6 PCT AT 3,270.80 POINTS
2019-04-19 07:06:21
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RUSSIAN ROUBLE OPENS 0.2 PCT WEAKER VS DOLLAR AT 64.00
2019-04-19 06:35:44
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SOUTH KOREAN WON CLOSES ONSHORE TRADE AT 1,136.9 PER DOLLAR VS 1,136.9 AT PREVIOUS CLOSE
2019-04-19 06:35:31
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SEOUL SHARES UNOFFICIALLY CLOSE UP 0.17 PCT
2019-04-19 06:22:09
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THAI FINANCE MINISTER SAYS ECONOMIC GROWTH SEEN AT ABOUT 3 PCT Y/Y IN Q1 AND Q2
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Economics Monitor

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111.2 %

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