Report of the Inquiry into the Circumstances Surrounding the Death of Dr. David Kelly C.M.G, by Lord Hutton, Ordered by the House of Commons to be printed 28th January 2004. (pdf, 337 pages)
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Monthly Archives: January 2004
States and Internet Enforcement
States and Internet Enforcement, by Joel Reidenberg, Fordham University School of Law, Pub-Law Research Paper No. 41, University of Ottawa Law & Technology Journal, Vol. 1, 2004: “This essay addresses the enforcement of decisions through Internet instruments….[and] maintains that states will increasingly try to use network intermediaries such as payment systems and Internet service providers… Continue Reading
The FCC and Regulating the Internet
FCC Authority to Regulate the Internet: Creating It and Limiting It, by James B. Speta, Northwestern University School of Law, Loyola University Chicago Law Journal, Vol. 35, No. 15, 2004. “This short paper discusses the FCC’s authority, under its so-called ancillary jurisdiction (under Title I of the Communications Act), to address competition problems that may… Continue Reading
Feds’ Cyber Alert System Attracts Public Interest
The National Cyber Security Alert System, a joint venture between the Department of Homeland Security and the private sector launched on January 28, has already received over one million hits from citizens concerned about the escalating threat of worms and viruses. There is also some controversy associated with this new service, as reported yesterday by… Continue Reading
Audit of Maryland E-Voting Machines Reveals Significant Security Flaws
The Maryland Department of Legislative Services hired RABA Technologies to run their recently purchased Diebold touch screen e-voting system through an extensive testing program designed to simulate a range of possible attacks by hackers. The result is a 25 page audit, Trusted Agent Report, Diebold Accu-Vote TS Voting System. The report determined that the e-voting… Continue Reading
Large Gap Persists Between Consumers and Businesses on Privacy Issues
Accenture Study Reveals Wide Chasm Exists Between U.S. Businesses and Consumers Regarding Privacy and Trust Related to Personal Data. Continue Reading
New Report Surveys Privacy Policies of California Banks
The Consumer Federation of California Education Foundation published a Financial Privacy Report Card which “surveys the privacy practices of the 55 largest financial institutions in California.” Continue Reading
Microsoft Will Delay Browser Changes Related to Patent Dispute
An update on the Microsoft-Eolas patent dispute: Microsoft Holds Off on Eolas-Related Changes To Windows and Internet Explorer – “Microsoft Corp. today announced that it will not, for now, implement modifications to its Windows® operating system or Microsoft® Internet Explorer as a result of the Eolas patent lawsuit. Given the present legal status as well… Continue Reading
FTC Seeks Approval for More Regs to Combat Spam
The FTC is seeking public comment on yet another effort to combat spam, as mandated by the CAN-SPAM Act. Continue Reading
Critical New IE Flaw Will Be Addressed by Microsoft
Microsoft announced that an update will be forthcoming (no date provided) to patch a recently revealed IE 6 browser flaw that leaves users vulnerable to unintentionally downloading malware through files from websites that appear legitimate. A description of this flaw, as well as a demonstration of its application, is provided by the security company Secunia. Continue Reading
Hackers Obtain Access to U. Georgia Student Data
Personal data, including social security numbers, birth dates, addresses and credit card numbers of 20,000 University of Georgia students and applicants may have been compromised by hackers who accessed the university’s campus server. [Information Week] Georgia Bureau of Investigation investigates breach of computer information at UGA Continue Reading
9/11 Commission Posts Some Statements From Public Hearing This Week
Staff Statement No. 1 – Entry of the 9/11 Hijackers into the United States Staff Statement No. 2 – Three 9/11 Hijackers: Identification, Watchlisting, and Tracking Closing Statement by Chair Thomas H. Kean and Vice Chair Lee H. Hamilton See also Battle Over 9/11 Panel’s Deadline Intensifies – New Disclosures Complicate Administration’s Decision on Election-Year… Continue Reading
