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Congress raises broadcast flag for audio

This Idea will never be practical!If any receiving device allows for the material data to be heard, it can be recorded! If it can be recorded, it can be stored on any media. I know of NO law that determines how many times a person can hear a song or...

Tags: analog, digital receivers, hardware, legislation of personal freedoms, media, networking, personal media rights, RIAA, U.S. Congress, zetacon4@...

Discussion threads 2006-03-03

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Legislation to Stop Spyware Will It Stop the Craziness?

Spyware is software that will track and/or collect personal information from users who are online. This spyware can change the user's settings and create advertisements to pop-up that will match the last site they looked at online. The majority of the time consumers are unaware of what is happening to...

Tags: Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security

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LexisNexis flap draws outcry from Congress

New legislation or better security?In my humble opinion, I do not think the question should be what type of legislation can be enacted but where and how was the security exploited?Should not that be the starting point in examining this situation?Broadly speaking, yes, I believe there should be tighter legislation...

Tags: LexisNexis, scottpmullins@..., security, U.S. Congress

Discussion threads 2005-04-14

3D Four Freedoms 2 (Windows)

3D red, white and blue rotating stars float in front of a gently waving American Flag. Excerpts from FDRs Four Freedoms speech are displayed as patriotic music plays in the background. Select number of stars, tint, brightness, volume and more. Provides password protection.

Tags: 3D, Microsoft Windows, Unique 3D Screensavers

Software downloads 2007-04-12

Google warns over net neutrality

Google has fired off a warning shot followingreforms in communications legislation passed by the US Senate. The legislation has stirred quite a commotionacross the internet as it poses many threats to the current model of theInternet. There is concern thattelecommunications companies will use the legislation to try to...

Tags: Google Inc., Internet, Net Neutrality

Blog posts 2006-07-12

Who's in Charge in a Regional Disaster?: The Legislation Behind the Chain of Command in Disaster Response

This webcast explores the legislation behind the chain of command in disaster response and how this can this affect a recovering business. Federal legislation covered includes the Posse Comitatus Act, Nat'l Emergencies Act, Insurrection Act and more.

Tags: Legislation, Fitzgerald & Hewes

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Identity Theft and U.S. Data Protection Legislation: An Overview

Encryption is the best and only true way to protect sensitive personal information and other mission-critical data from loss or theft. In one bill after another, encryption is being identified by lawmakers and industry experts as an essential, underlying technology that can provide a "safe harbor" in the event of...

Tags: Encryption, GuardianEdge Technologies, Identity Theft, Security

White papers 2005-12-01

3D Four Freedoms (OS X) 2 (Mac)

3D red, white and blue rotating stars float in front of a gently waving American Flag. Excerpts from FDRs Four Freedoms speech are displayed as patriotic music plays in the background. Select number of stars, tint, brightness, and volume. Contains 3D animated images and MP3 sound files. Sound can be...

Tags: 3D, Apple Macintosh, Unique 3D Screensavers, Apple Mac OS X, Operating Systems, Software, Apple Mac OS

Software downloads 2007-03-28

'Electric Slide' on slippery DMCA slope

Dear Mr. Silver:Thank you for demonstrating what a hideous, poorly-thought-out mess of corporate favor-returning the DMCA is. With absurd morons like you using it in such visible ways, the public at large now gets a peek at the overbearing reality of such a ridiculous piece of legislation. Those of us...

Tags: nighthawk808, DMCA

Discussion threads 2007-02-06

Proposal requires sex offenders to list e-mail, IM

Kids need protectionI am thrilled to know legislation is actually making gains to improve the internet for the next generation. This is especially useful since they use the computer frequently. It is amazing that many parents still entrust their children to visit Myspace. Since children are still very serious about...

Tags: tlgrinston@..., feedback, windows, e-mail, off-topic, government, IM

Discussion threads 2007-01-30

Uniting Legislation With RFID Privacy-Enhancing Technologies

RFID is a popular identification and automation technology with serious security and privacy threats. Legislation expounds upon the actual security and privacy needs of people in RFID-enabled environments, while technology helps to ensure legal compliance. This paper examines the main aims of RFID privacy legislation, and explains how to achieve...

Tags: Vrije Universiteit, RFID, Wireless, Security, Biometrics

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Congress to ban sale of SSNs for commercial purposes?

According to articles in today's Washington Post and Wall Street Journal, Congress is considering legislation to ban the sale of Social Security Numbers for commercial purposes, unless individuals give their permission. The Post article went on to opine that there appears to be a growing bipartisan consensus among key...

Tags: commercial purpose, Info-Safety, LLC, off-topic, U.S. Congress

Discussion threads 2005-03-16

What the Democrats' win means for tech

A shift in priorities for IT-related legislationThis week's elections have switched control of the House back to the Democrats. The outlook for technology-related legislation has changed dramatically overnight. A Capitol Hill controlled by Democrats

Tags: digital copyright, legislation, news, politics, networking, feedback, Net Neutrality, Sonja Thompson, Dems, TR Staff, Web site

Discussion threads 2006-11-09

Hot Site of the Week - Laws and Legislation

Need a State Statute or Legislation but just donÂ’t knowwhere to go to get it? Then I have justthe place for you. Just click here for apage full of hot links to the information you are looking for. State Constitutions, codes and even somemunicipal laws and regulations...

Tags: Legislation, State

Blog posts 2005-09-16

Your new electronic ID card

The below story mentions that the senate has passed by tacking onto a military spending bill an act requiring states issue an electronic ID cards & drivers licenses, likely to contain RFID chip, by 2008. I personally think the US senate should NOT be allowed to pass ANY unrelated...

Tags: Semiconductors, chip

Discussion threads 2005-05-11

Are we willing to pay the price of catastrophe to keep our privacy?

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19539748/It's about how camera's in London helped capture the latest terrorists and if citizens of the United States would accept this type of surveillance.My feelings.1). If your on those camera's, your in public. What freaken privacy.2). Proven track record, don't try.3). Quote from the article.[i]There will always be...

Tags: DanLM, privacy, camera

Discussion threads 2007-07-18

Net Censorship threat

I previously posted on the comments of Berners-Lee, regarding the threat posed to the openness of the internet by new US legislation. Today I came across an interesting blog via Slashdot; Max Fomitchev does a very good job of breaking down the proposed legislation and what it really means...

Tags: Internet service providers (ISPs), INTERNET, Blogging

Blog posts 2006-06-01

Will the government decide when and where you listen to your iPod?

As you may already know, several state laws forbid the use of cell phones while driving. Well, watch out pedestrians, because legislation is right around the corner to ban the use of iPods, BlackBerrys, and cell phones while crossing the street in major cities in the United States. Check out the news...

Tags: Phone, Apple iPod, Government, Digital Music, Digital Media, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics, Sonja Thompson

Blog posts 2007-02-08

Microsoft testing subscription Outlook

Not Interested if I Don't Own My Content!Ridiculous. Why would I want to place the content of all my e-mail and contact information into the hands of MS? That violates privacy legislation (doesn't matter if it's voluntary on my part; the people in my address book didn't give...

Tags: Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Outlook, Scoid

Discussion threads 2004-12-15

Predators are not necessarily the target of this legislation

Political and social activism, not predators, are the targets of this legislation, I strongly suspect. MySpace was a very effective organizing tool in the recent school boycotts and demonstrations held in support of immigrant rights. The internet’s ability to empower disenfranchised populations, such as youth and racial minorities, is...

Tags: AdvPetronics, internet, politics, Petron

Discussion threads 2006-05-11