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Daily Archives: September 29, 2003
Update on CAPPS II and Collection of “Real” Passenger Data
According to Admiral James M. Loy, Administrator, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), commenting on CAPPS II at briefing in Washington, D.C. on September 26, “We do need to get on with real testing of real data…” From dc.internet.com, further information on Loy’s comments, which indicate that “if no airlines voluntarily provide data for a 180-day testing… Continue Reading
Do Not Call Authorization Bill Signed by President
This afternoon the President signed a bill (H.R. 3161, P.L. 108-82) that “overrules the objection of a judge in Oklahoma City who said the FTC did not have the proper authority to oversee the list.” See my posting from yesterday on the challenges that continue to face the Do Not Call registry here. See the… Continue Reading
P2P File Sharing Appeal Attracts Diverse Group of Supporters
From the Electronic Frontier Foundation, this website on MGM v. Grokster: “EFF is defending StreamCast Networks, the company behind the Morpheus P2P software, in this important lawsuit pending in federal court in Los Angeles. Twenty-eight of the world’s largest entertainment companies brought this lawsuit against the makers of the Morpheus, Grokster, and Kazaa software products,… Continue Reading
Compilation of Library-Related Resources on Patriot Act
Via the DC Chapter of the Special Libraries Association website, this link to a compilation of Patriot Act commentaries, news and journal articles, and postings to discussion groups, from a range of sources that include the New York Times, USA Today, PBS, LLRX.com, and librarian.net, a website which was prominently cited in the print version… Continue Reading
New Blog on Verifiable Voting Technology
From Warren Slocum, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder, San Mateo County, California, a link to his new blog, Election Central, “The Web’s 1st Blog on Verified Voting, Election Reform & Democracy.” [via Politechbot.com] From the EFF, see also Flawed E-Voting Standard Sent Back to Drawing Board Continue Reading
Mixed Message in Commentary on Libraries and Patriot Act
From the New York Times Magazine, 9/28/03: Is it possible that librarians could be the biggest threat to the Patriot Act? Continue Reading
