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b'California passed a law that is having national impact. In the U.S. we lack any digital rights to privacy, while internet behemoths collect our data, compiling deep dossiers to sell off for marketing purposes. Due to the breakdown of political function in D.C., technology is moving faster than a do-nothing Congress. So California has emulated Europe\\u2019s privacy law, The Right to be Forgotten \\u2013 which works magnificently there. Ironically, California has defied all it\\u2019s tech firms and passed a Right to be Forgotten law.\\xa0Microsoft has announced they will follow, leading the way in the right direction. Other companies will hopefully follow the California standard in other states. \\n\\nTake caution over the next 6 weeks when you receive notifications by text, social, email or popups promising free coupons, gift cards or vouchers \\u2013 assume it\\u2019s a scam with nothing good coming next. Last year there were fake Walmart gift card solicitations. When people clicked the link viruses were unleashed. The Cincinnati Enquirer reports on a new one circulating all over the country claiming Costco is giving away $75 coupons. Costco cries SCAM! These are recurring hoaxes showing up as internet popups, websites and social posts. \\n\\n100 million American adults don\\u2019t have Real ID yet. Without Real ID or a passport, you won\\u2019t be able to fly. 40% of Americans, 2 out of 5 are not compliant to fly. The full fare airlines \\u2013 American, United and Delta are taking reservations past the deadline. Only American so far is alerting ticket buyers of the requirement. There should be an automatic popup when booking past the late summer deadline, warning people they will NOT be able to board without Real ID with an explanatory link. If you don\\u2019t have a star, call your DMV, make an appointment to have your identity verified. \\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'