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Internet Freedom Preservation Act
Press release, May 19, 2006: “U.S. Senators Olympia Snowe (R-Maine) and Byron Dorgan (D-ND), members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today introduced legislation that would preserve the open and democratic character of the Internet. The Internet Freedom Preservation Act (9 pages, PDF) would ensure that all content, applications and services are… Continue Reading
FTC Guide For Protecting Consumer Wireless Networks
Press release: “Wireless Internet access can free you from the confines of cords, but not from the need for security. Without taking the proper precautions, it’s easy for others to use your wireless network connection to access the Internet, or even to access the information on your own computer. The Federal Trade Commission is introducing… Continue Reading
NY County First in Nation to Require Business Wireless Security
ComputerWorld reports that Westchester County in New York is the first county in the nation to require all businesses with wireless networks that collect consumer related data to use “minimun security measures.” Continue Reading
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Analyze This: The Evolution of Competitive Intelligence Products for the Legal Profession, by Donna Cavallini Interpretation and Translation Resources for the Criminal Justice System, by Ken Strutin Campaign Finance and the Internet: A Commentary on the Online Freedom of Speech Act, by Beth Wellington Competitive Intelligence – A Selective Resource Guide – Updated, by Donna… Continue Reading
Two GAO Reports Address E911 Funds for Wireless Services
Telecommunications: States’ Collection and Use of Funds for Wireless Enhanced 911 Services. Full text, GAO-06-338, March 10, 2006: Highlights Survey on State Wireless E911 Funds. Full text, GAO-06-400SP, March 10, 2006 Continue Reading
DOJ IG Audit Report on Electronic Surveillance
The Implementation of the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act, Audit Report 06-13, [Redacted] March 2006 (PDF) Executive Summary: “Criminal organizations and individuals frequently use the telecommunications systems of the United States to further serious violent crimes, including terrorism, kidnapping, extortion, organized crime, drug trafficking, and public corruption. One of the most effective tools law… Continue Reading
Study Claims In Flight Cell Phone Use Risks Passenger Safety
Press release: Carnegie Mellon Researchers Find Cell Phones Pose Greater Risk to Airplane Navigation Than Previously Believed Related postings on in-flight cell phone use Continue Reading
Open Access To Internet Subject of Growing Debate
Following up on one, two, three recent posting related to increasing focus on issues related to net neutrality, open access, and e-commerce, see an article today from AP: Future of the Internet Highway Debated. It includes a discussion of the commercial, technical and socio-political issues associated with Internet traffic management (packet prioritization – ) the… Continue Reading
Security Issues Escalate With Popularity of Handheld Devices
New York Times: Too Many New Gadgets, Too Much Information at Risk: Loss, theft and viruses are major issues as corporate use of handheld devices and pocket PCs increases. Pre-emptive security options are available however, as this article describes. Continue Reading
No Comment From Google But IP Network May Be In Future
Follow-up to February 2, 2006 posting, Commentary on Forces Competing to Determine “Digital Destiny”, this related article from the UK Times Onlines – Rumours mount over Google’s internet plan, by Benjamin Cohen: “Google is working on a project to create its own global internet protocol (IP) network, a private alternative to the internet controlled by… Continue Reading
Wireless Networking in the Developing World
Press release: Wireless Networking in the Developing World – a practical guide to planning and building low-cost wireless infrastructure: “The book covers topics from basic radio physics and network design to equipment and troubleshooting. It is intended to be a comprehensive resource for technologists in the developing world, providing the critical information that they need… Continue Reading
