Updated May 11, 2005, Copyright Protection of Digital Television: The Broadcast Flag: “This report addresses the adoption of a broadcast flag system by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to protect digital television (DTV) broadcasts from unauthorized redistribution. The report also addresses the recent decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit reversing and vacating the FCC’s broadcast flag report and order. It will be updated as events warrant.” [EFF: Deeplinks]
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Daily Archives: June 2, 2005
Annenburg Public Policy Center Report on Dangers of Online Shopping
Open to Exploitation: American Shoppers Online and Offline – “Sixty-four percent of American adults do not know that it is legal for online stores to charge different people different prices at the same time of day for the same product. This groundbreaking new study (38 pages, PDF) explores this and many other shopping facts that… Continue Reading
Pressure To Regulate Data Brokers Fueled By Continued Scams and Threats
Two articles worth reading on state and federal efforts to regulate data brokers in response to the continuing cascade of system breaches, thefts, loss of tapes/drives, and leaks resulting in the release of sensitive personal data: from the Washington Post (reg. req’d), States Keep Watchful Eye on Personal-Data Firms, and from PC World, Policing Information… Continue Reading
Corporate Litigator In Spotlight With Watergate Revelation
WSJ free feature today: How a Lawyer Finally Unveiled ‘Deep Throat’ Related reference: Identity of Watergate Confidential Source Revealed After 30 Years Continue Reading
Free Credit Reports Now Available to Residents of 11 More States
From EPIC, June 1, 2005: “Today, residents of eleven southern states can gain access to a free copy of their credit report from all three of the big consumer reporting agencies by visiting annualcreditreport.com or by calling 1-877-322-8228.” Continue Reading
New FTC Rule Requires Destruction of Sensitive Personal Documents
Press release from the FTC, June 1, 2005: “Beginning today, a new federal rule will require businesses and individuals to take appropriate measures to dispose of sensitive information derived from consumer reports. Any business or individual who uses a consumer report for a business purpose is subject to the requirements of the Disposal Rule, a… Continue Reading
Law Libraries and Law Librarians Who Are Blogging
Law Library Blogs and Blogs by Law Librarians or Law Library Associations – Compiled by Bonnie Shucha – Updated 6/2/05. Continue Reading
CRS Report on the Evolving Role of the Internet and Regulatory Ramifications
CRS Report, Internet: An Overview of Key Technology Policy Issues Affecting Its Use and Growth, April 13, 2005 (47 pages, PDF). [via FAS] Continue Reading
Yahoo Publishes Employee Blogging Guidelines
Comments on the guidelines and a link to the PDF version, posted by Jeremy Zawodny. Continue Reading
