Internet Breaks Freedom–Privacy Ceasefire, Experts Rematch 2016 Style

Internet Breaks Freedom–Privacy Ceasefire, Experts Rematch 2016 Style
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The 2016 legal saga that disrupted peaceful barista conversations and internet memes alike is back in courtroom reruns. Law experts insist this isn’t just reruns but a crucial time to 'reexamine questions about the line between freedom of expression and privacy,' because apparently, the internet's invention means the old debates need online updates too. The case, a classic collision of 'what is actually newsworthy' against the backdrop of viral ambiguity, challenges humanity to ponder: can your cat’s 3 AM Twitter rant violate your privacy as news? Spoiler: lawyers are saying yes, with flair.

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Source: Feeds | Published: 7/28/2025 | Author: Vanessa Romo