Cheryl Miller

Cheryl Miller, based in Sacramento, covers the state legislature and emerging industries, including autonomous vehicles and marijuana. She authors the weekly cannabis newsletter Higher Law. Contact her at [email protected]. On Twitter: @CapitalAccounts

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October 03, 2014 | The Recorder

Brown Hands Out Homework With Veto. Plus: Bad News for Stranded Seven.

The governor vetoed a measure to further restrict lobbyist gifts and also turned back legislation related to judicial pensions.

By Cheryl Miller

5 minute read

October 02, 2014 | The Recorder

Facebook Offers Mea Culpa on News Feed Experiment

Company says it will adhere to stricter research protocols for future tests after drawing flak from privacy advocates and others.

By Cheryl Miller

3 minute read

September 30, 2014 | The Recorder

California Enacts Laws Aimed at Revenge Porn, Data Breaches, NSA Spying

Gov. Jerry Brown signed several privacy bills into law on Tuesday, including a first-in-the-nation measure aimed at NSA surveillance.

By Cheryl Miller

2 minute read

September 30, 2014 | The Recorder

Governor Signs Trio of Student Data Privacy Measures

One law bars operators of educational websites and apps from selling or amassing student data.

By Cheryl Miller

3 minute read

September 29, 2014 | The Recorder

Drones, and Local Efforts to Limit Them, May Get Lift From Veto

Governor's veto of curbs on police drones leaves critics looking to alternatives.

By Cheryl Miller

3 minute read

September 26, 2014 | The Recorder

Net-Neutrality Band Plays Date in State Capital

Facebook's former chief privacy officer, Chris Kelly, was part of the anti-fast lane chorus.

By Cheryl Miller

4 minute read

September 25, 2014 | The Recorder

DAs in SF, LA Send Warning to Ride-Share Companies

Citing a joint investigation that found illegal business practices, prosecutors are threatening to sue if Uber, Lyft and Sidecar don't stop new carpooling services, among other things.

By Cheryl Miller

3 minute read