PIP Data Memo: The rise of wireless connectivity and our latest findings: From the memo’s highlights: “17% of Internet users have logged on using a wireless device….73% of U.S. adults say they use a computer at work, at school, at home, or some other place. This is the highest reading ever found by the Pew… Continue Reading
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Monthly Archives: April 2004
Request to DOJ For Info On Bin Ladens and Saudi Family Post 9/11
“Rep. Waxman urges the Justice Department to disclose publicly information provided to the Committee in a classified FBI briefing on the departure of members of Osama bin Laden’s family and the Saudi royal family following the September 11, 2001, attacks.” [Link] April 12, 2004 letter to Attorney General Ashcroft, pdf. Continue Reading
Lessig Online Tomorrow to Discuss Copyright and the Internet
According to the Washington Post, Prof. Lessig will be online tomorrow to discuss his new book. Questions may be submitted prior to and during this “discussion.” Transcript, Copyright in the Digital Age, April 14, 2004. Continue Reading
9/11 Commission Statement on FBI’s Counterterrorism Efforts Prior to 9/11
Staff Statement No. 9: Law Enforcement, Counterterrorism, and Intelligence Collection in the United States Prior to 9/11 (pdf, 12 pages) From the report’s Conclusion: “On September 11, 2001, the FBI was limited in several areas critical to an effective, preventive counterterrorism strategy. Those working counterterrorism matters did so despite limited intelligence collection and strategic analysis… Continue Reading
9/11 Commission Preliminary Findings on Threats and Responses in 2001
Threats and Responses in 2001, Staff Statement No. 10. See also submitted testimony from today’s hearing: Louis J. Freeh, Former Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation; Janet Reno, Former Attorney General of the United States; Thomas J. Pickard, Former Acting Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation; Ambassador J. Cofer Black, Former Director, Counterterrorism Center, Central Intelligence Agency;… Continue Reading
CA Senator Plans Bill on Gmail and Privacy
California State Senator Sen. Liz Figueroa (a strong privacy advocate) issued a press release on April 9 in which she quoted from a letter she sent to Google opposing the plan for Gmail to scan user email content to use as a profiling mechanism for advertising. She stated, “I cannot urge you strongly enough to… Continue Reading
2002 CRS Report on Testimony by Presidential Advisers
Presidential Advisers’ Testimony Before Congressional Committees: A Brief Overview “Congress has a constitutionally rooted right of access to the information it needs to perform its Article I legislative and oversight functions. Generally, a congressional committee with jurisdiction over the subject matter, which is conducting an authorized investigation for legislative or oversight purposes, has a right… Continue Reading
Task Force Recommendations for Info Security
From the press release: “The Corporate Governance Task Force of the National Cyber Security Partnership (NCSP) today released a management framework and call to action to industry, non-profits and educational institutions, challenging them to integrate effective information security governance (ISG) programs into their corporate governance processes.” See the April 1, 2004 Task Force Report, Improving… Continue Reading
ABA TECHSHOW 2004 – 60 Sites in 60 Minutes
From attorney, blogger and author Robert J. Ambrogi. “These were the sites I prepared for the 2004 ABA TechShow panel 60 Sites in 60 Minutes. Not all these sites were shown during the presentation.” Thanks to Bob, Burgess Allison, Jeffrey M. Flax and Mark Tamminga for having included my webzine, my blog and this time… Continue Reading
Spotlight on Controversy Over Citing to Unpublished Decisions
From the Legal Times, Tony Mauro discusses tomorrow’s hearing in Washington, D.C. on the proposed Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 32.1, to allow lawyers to cite unpublished opinions. [Donna Cavallini] The Association of the Bar of the City of New York expressed its support for the proposed rule in ths February 14, 2004 letter to… Continue Reading
Launch of New Blog On Gov’t Ethics
Interagency Ethics Council: Standards of Conduct for Federal Employees: “This site aims to perform this function by providing timely links to resources at official web sites like the Office of Government Ethics as well as news reports and other resources, including training materials prepared by members of the Interagency Ethics Counsel.” [Jerry Lawson] Continue Reading
DHS Establishes New Cmte. on Privacy
SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland Security provides notice of establishment of the Data Integrity, Privacy, and Interoperability Advisory Committee. This notice also requests qualified individuals interested in serving on this committee to apply for membership….Applications forms for membership should reach the Privacy Office on or before April 30, 2004…The Committee’s charter will also be available… Continue Reading
