Watch Dog Groups Monitor Removal of Web Content
OMB Watch is reporting on government web site scrubbing in a follow-up on this issue that was highlighted in a 9/18/02 article by Education Week.
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Web Site Restrictions Hobble Senate Campaigns
Federal government web sites are updated regularly, but the sites of Senators running for re-election cannot be updated within 60 days of a primary or the election according to U.S. Senate Internet Services Usage Rules and Policies. Consequently, a tool acknowledged to be a key asset in maintaining effective communication with consitutents is off-limits. See …
Challenges for E-Commerce Remain
“The State of eCommerce 2002: Beyond the Bubble, Beware the Barriers” is a new report by Netchoice.org, a coalition of businesses that promote e-commerce. The organization also issued an accompanying fact sheet summarizing the report’s conclusions. Although online retail sales continue to grow, and high profile companies such as eBay and Amazon are generating profits, …
Broadcasters and Webcasters Battle On
According to this USA Today article, the National Religious Broadcasters and the National Association Broadcasters are not pleased with the webcasting royalty rate compromise reached by the House, which may derail its chances for passage by the Senate.
Federal Agency Protection of Privacy Act
Legislation (H.R. 4561) that would require federal agencies to “prepare preliminary and final privacy impact statements as part of their rulemaking processes” passed the full House October 7 by voice vote. The measure now moves to the Senate. Testimony in support of the bill from the ACLU is here, and from Privcilla.org here.
Library of Congress and the DCMA
This Copyright Office notice of inquiry seeks comments by December 18, 2002 on the “exemption to the prohibition on circumvention of copyright protection systems for access control technologies.”
Impediments to Digital Rights Controls
An interesting interview with Jeffrey Hunker, dean of the H. John Heinz III School of Public Policy and Management at Carnegie Mellon University that focuses on what is at stake in the battle over digital rights management from the perspective of consumers and industry. Privacy, security, and revenue are key factors.
Internet Access for Section 8 Housing Residents
The Community Technology Network Project (CTNP) is a joint program by the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the New Internet Computer Company (NIC) to provide thousands of Section 8 housing residents with free access to the Web and e-mail. The press release on this program is here.
UAE Minister Criticizes Internet Censorship
This story via Reuters offers insight into the role that the Internet is playing in countries where censorship is commonplace.
Ohio Public Records Online
Looking for links to public records for the seven counties in Northeast Ohio. Click here. See also Ohio – Online Access to Court Records, and my previous post on September 27.
Lessig on Lessig: The Oral Argument
See Lawrence Lessig’s blog for a first person narrative about his Supreme Court experience.
Editorials on Eldred v. US
An Abuse of Copyright and Abusing copyright power.
