Tag: law

Let’s Not Forget The Fall Of SOPA And The Might Of A Unified Internet
The fall of SOPA was, by far, one of the most interesting events of 2012. It showed that the Internet can and will be an unstoppable force when faced with a threat that targets its...
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Rep. Greg Walden To Introduce Internet Freedom Bill
The Internet came under attack far too many times in 2012, b...
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House Committee Demands Answers From Justice Department Over The Prosecution Of Aaron Swartz
It's been a few weeks now since noted activist Aaron Swartz committed suicide....
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The Internet Is Essential to Life and a Civil Right, According to German Court
In Germany, people can request compensation when they've been deprived of things deemed essential to life. And now, thanks to a court ruling, the internet is part of that class....
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Rep. Jim Matheson Wants To Ban Games That Don’t Have An ESRB Rating
Video games are the perfect scapegoat. Old people are scared of them, and young people will defend them with a fervor that's borderline violent. When the media and politicians need...
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FTC Strengthens Online Privacy Rules For Children
As has been documented many times before, us adults on the Internet really have no privacy. Advertisers...
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Rep. Zoe Lofgren Plans Amendment To CFAA Called Aaron’s Law
In the wake of Aaron Swartz' passing over the weekend, many people questioned why such a brilliant young man would take his own life. His family and many others said his death was...
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Obama Signs Amended VPPA Into Law: Netflix Users Can Now Share Viewing History On Facebook
In 2012, Netflix spent the year battling a decades old law that said its users couldn't share what their viewing history on Facebook or social networks. The company...
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New Laws Banning Employers From Asking For Facebook Passwords Go Into Effect
The new year brings with it a number of things, including new laws. One of those laws, going into effect in California and Illinois, seek to protect your privacy during the employe...
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The FISA Debate Proves That Congress Doesn’t Care About Your Privacy
Online privacy was a big ticket item in 2012. More and more people are becoming concerned with just how much of their personal lives are available online for everyone to see. In fa...
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House Approves VPPA: Americans Might Soon Be Able To Share Netflix Viewing Data On Facebook
In the last few weeks of the current congress, members seem to going into overdrive as they introduce some last minute bills. The latest bill to reach approval in the House is of p...
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House Unanimously Opposes UN Takeover Of The Internet
Politics are messy. It's hard to get any two parties to agree on something, and it's still full of vitriol and mudslinging when they do. That's why it's so refreshing to see lawmak...
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Law Enforcement Now Wants Wireless Carriers To Store Your Text Messages As Evidence
Last week, the ECPA amendment that would greatly enhance Americans' priva...
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ECPA Clears Senate Committee, Will Go To Vote Next Year
Sen. Patrick Leahy's ECPA amendment is an important one. It would requi...
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