[Sigifp-l] Oct. 8 Info Policy Digest

[TAMaxwell at aol.com]

CURRENT SUMMARIES IN INFORMATION POLICY
OCT 8, 2002

SPECIAL:  ELDRED V ASHCROFT
FREE SPEECH/CENSORSHIP
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
TECHNOLOGY VS. CIVIL LIBERTY
SECRECY

SPECIAL NOTE: Tomorrow (Weds. Oct. 9) is a special day for copyright issues.
Eldred v. Ashcroft will be heard by the Supreme Court.  For more information,
see (http://news.com.com/2010-1071-960918.html)

FREE SPEECH/CENSORSHIP

Ban the Books!
Commentary by Rosenblatt on the impact of Banned Books.
(http://www.pbs.org/newshour/essays/july-dec02/rosenblatt_9-23.html)

Japanese government funds internet-filtering software
(http://www.jca.apc.org/~sakichan/censorware/IAJapan/index-e.html)
Fully cited article on the history of blocking software in Japan, and the
Japanese government funding of censorware.

Amnesty International and Banned Books Week
(http://www.amnestyusa.org/bannedbooks)
A mini-directory of individuals persecuted because of the writings they
produce, circulate and read.

University Bans Controversial Links
(http://news.com.com/2100-1023-959544.html)
University of California at San Diego orders a student organization to delete
hyperlinks to alleged terrorist Web site, citing USA Patriot Act.  Includes
numerous links to related stories.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

In Copyright Debate, is Self-regulation Legitimate?
(http://www.spiked-online.com/copyright)
Online debate, hosted by e-zine Spiked, continues.  Join the debate and see
what others think.  Great links to other issues and debates.

Stars Come Out Against Net Music Piracy
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A2894-2002Sep25.html)
Music industry launches ad campaign against music piracy.  Includes useful
link to digital piracy issues.

P2P Foes Defend Hacking Bill
(http://news.com.com/2100-1023-959744.html)
Supporters of proposed law permitting copyright holders to attack
peer-to-peer networks defend proposal, citing mischaracterization.  Reviews
bill, outlines major issues, and gives numerous links to other info.

TECHNOLOGY VS. CIVIL LIBERTIES

(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A61559-2002Sep24.html)
Article outlining development of 'virtual police line-up' based on face
recognition technology.  Biometric security issues and topics discussed.
Additional links.

SECRECY

Supplemental US government brief on Foreign Intelligence Survelliance Act &
Patriot Act
(http://www.fas.org/irp/agency/doj/fisa/092502sup.html)
Discusses relationship of FISA and Patriot Act in light of United States v.
Truong Din Hung, 629 F.2d. 908.
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