U.S. tests system to break foreign Web censorship
U.S. tests system to break foreign Web censorship | U.S. | Reuters Thu Aug 13, 2009 7:09pm EDT By Jim Finkle BOSTON (Reuters) – The U.S. government is covertly testing technology in China and Iran…
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Congress: File sharing leaks sensitive data
Congress: File sharing leaks sensitive data: “ Sensitive files like Secret Service safehouse locations, military rosters, and IRS tax returns can still be found on file-sharing networks, according to a report to a U.S. House…
Boston student fined thousands for Napstering
Boston student fined thousands for Napstering: “ Silly Joel A Boston University student has been found guilty of breaking copyright laws by downloading and uploading songs using Napster and Kazaa.… “ (Via The Register –…
US Snooping Rights in Europe: Criticism Grows over Banking Data Deal
US Snooping Rights in Europe: Criticism Grows over Banking Data Deal: “The EU is about to enter talks with the US on giving it access to banking data in its fight against terrorism. German politicians…
Dubya surveillance exceeded warrantless wiretaps
Dubya surveillance exceeded warrantless wiretaps: “ Secret snooping still secret As yet unrevealed domestic intelligence activities by the Bush administration sent shock waves through Washington on Friday, as a report critical of post-9/11 US surveillance…
Two jailed for online racism after US turned down asylum bid
Two jailed for online racism after US turned down asylum bid: “ Freedom of speech claim denied Two British men who tried to claim political asylum in the US were jailed today for using the…
Humberside Police: Two British men found guilty of inciting racial hatred
Humberside Police: Two men found guilty of inciting racial hatred 10 July, 2009 TWO men have been found guilty of publishing written material to stir up racial hatred at Leeds Crown Court on Monday. Simon…
Premier League’s failure to register copyrights in US limits YouTube claim
Premier League’s failure to register copyrights in US limits YouTube claim: “The English Premier League cannot claim statutory damages against YouTube for user-submitted video clips of non-live football matches, even if it proves that the…
New Calls for Global Web Censorship Probe – InternetNews.com
New Calls for Global Web Censorship Probe – InternetNews.com Following social media flurry in Iran and China, lawmaker calls for a hearing to look into online censorship abroad. July 9, 2009, By Kenneth Corbin In…
US -Suit over China’s Web filter to target Lenovo, Acer, Sony
US -Suit over China’s Web filter to target Lenovo, Acer, Sony: “(IDG News Service) A U.S. company will seek legal action against Lenovo, Acer and Sony next week over their shipment in China of controversial…