Today’s Top Stories: Facebook IPO, Mozilla vs. CISPA

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Today’s Top Stories: Facebook IPO, Mozilla vs. CISPA
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Facebook IPO Set for May 18 [REPORT]

Facebook’s Initial Public Offering is happening in just two and a half weeks time, the Wall Street Journal reports. Facebook is expected to begin its IPO roadshow on Monday, May 7, with the IPO itself set for May 18.

Mozilla on CISPA: It Infringes on Our Privacy

Mozilla is one of the first major internet companies to openly criticize the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, which recently passed the House of Representatives.

"The bill infringes on our privacy, includes vague definitions of cybersecurity, and grants immunities to companies and government that are too broad around information misuse," claims Mozilla.

Apple Rejecting Apps That Use Dropbox SDK; Dropbox Working to Resolve the Issue

Developers using the Dropbox SDK have recently been complaining about Apple rejecting their apps due to links to an external purchase option. Dropbox is working with Apple to resolve the issue.

"Apple is rejecting apps that use the Dropbox SDK because we allow users to create accounts. We're working with Apple to come up with a solution that still provides an elegant user experience," said Dropbox in a statement to AppleInsider.

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