The Society of Professional Journalists launched a new website, Reference Guide to the Geneva Conventions. The site provides links to the History of the Geneva Convention, Full texts of the Conventions, and an alphabetical look-up feature to locate definitions for language and phrases from the conventions, as well as their associated deep links in the… Continue Reading
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Monthly Archives: March 2003
Copyright and Royalties for Web Radio
The Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property postponed their March 27, 2003 Legislative Hearing on H.R. 1417, the Copyright Royalty and Distribution Reform Act. See my previous posting on the demise of music webcasts as well as Declan McCullagh’s March 27 article. Continue Reading
Texas Legislative Resource
From the SWALL Bulletin Spring 2003: The Legislative Reference Library of Texas recently launched a new website. It provides links to content in the following four areas: Legislative Information, Research Tools, What’s New, and Citizen Resources. Continue Reading
EU Launches Legal News Website
The EU launched a new free website providing news on legal issues and practices of member states. The site site is accessible in eleven languages, including German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, English and Italian. (Thanks to DC for the link.) See also this site from EuropeMedia Network, that provides daily updates focused on 11 telecom… Continue Reading
Web Surfing, Cookies and Privacy
From the New York Times, A Trail of Cookies? Cover Your Tracks provides useful suggestions and links to resources that can facilitate your anonymity on the web and assist in protecting your privacy from the onslaught of third party advertising. Continue Reading
Cal State Responds to Computer Security Issue
On March 24, I posted about Cal State’s significant problem with their computer system and data privacy, and follow-up with this article from the Chronicle of Higher Education indicating that the university administration has determined it would be a good idea to address the issue now. “Cal State officials plan to have PeopleSoft, the company… Continue Reading
CAPPS II and EU Passenger Data Collection
EPIC continues to expand its challenge to the CAPPS II System by documenting objections to the progam that impact European airline passengers, in a statement (pdf) submitted to the EU Committee on Citizens’ Freedoms and Rights, Justice and Home Affairs for a hearing held March 25. See also this announcement today: Spain proposes data on… Continue Reading
The Internet and State Sales Taxes
A new report from Consumers Union, The Internet Tax You Don’t Know You Owe: Thousands of conflicting regulations lead to confusion, inconsistent taxation online. Continue Reading
OMB Challenges Merits of Passenger Database
The OMB is withholding support for the CAPPS II Computer Assisted Passenger Prescreening System due to lack of demonstrative evidence that the system will actually diminish acts of terrorism. Not surprisingly, opposition to the system has again been communicated by a coalition of advocacy groups led by EPIC via a letter to the Select Committee… Continue Reading
New Legal Blog Headline Service
From Bob Helmer, news about his new website, Daily Whirl, that offers readers headlines from several dozen legal news and information sites that use xml syndication. The list of available sites is growing, and readers may create a customized page of links for daily viewing. Continue Reading
FTC's Do Not Call Registry to Open this Summer
According to this FTC press release, the Do Not Call registry will be made available over a phased-in eight week period via a toll-free telephone number in June and online in July, to better manage the anticipated demand. Consumers who register can expect their names to be removed from telemarketing records by October 2003. See… Continue Reading
IRS Claims Free File Program is Secure
The IRS reponded to a complaint about privacy violations by H&R Block involving consumers who use the company’s Free File service. The agency contends that the service “…provides consumers with enhanced security and privacy protections.” Continue Reading
