[Sigifp-l] Info policy post 2/08/03

[Terrence Maxwell]

DOMAIN NAMES

Bill Purdy & Domain Registration.
<http://www.politechbot.com/p-04381.html>
A contributor to the Politech discussion forum digs a little deeper to find 
that Bill Purdy has registered a staggering 52 out of 154 domain names 
related to the Washington Post.
Other domain name news:
http://www.billpurdy.com/order2.htm
http://www.politechbot.com/p-04384.html

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Chipping Away at Competition.
<http://www.politechbot.com/p-04390.html>
'Lexmark's recently-filed DMCA complaint against an aftermarket toner 
cartridge manufacturer is a seminal (and infamous) event in the evolution of 
the DMCA, but it's only the camel's nose in the tent.'

The Future of Music.
<http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/11.02/dirge.html>
To leap the hurdles posed by digital technology, the industry must find a 
way to make money selling downloaded music on a per-track basis, allow 
in-store CD burning, slash recording costs with cheap software and hardware, 
and change artists' contracts to reflect the new economic reality.

The Copyright Challenge at the Easyinternetcafe.
<http://www.it-analysis.com/article.php?id=3532>
The current issues over copyright infringement are not confined to some of 
the high profile cases currently being fought in the US courts as part of 
the opposition to the extension of the duration of copyright.

SECURITY

Bush Proposes Antiterror Database Plan.
<http://news.com.com/2100-1001-982640.html>
'A forthcoming government database will compile information from all federal 
agencies and the private sector on people deemed possible terrorist 
threats.'

State Department Link Will Open Visa Database to Police Officers.
<http://www.nytimes.com/2003/01/31/national/31COMP.html>
'Law enforcement officials across the country will soon have access to a 
database of 50 million overseas applications for United States visas, 
including the photographs of 20 million applicants.'
Note: registration to NY Times required.

INTERNATIONAL

China Blocks Blog Again.
<http://www.dfn.org/news/china/blogblock.htm>
'A U.S.-based company announced yesterday that a Web site containing 
information on how to circumvent Chinese government Internet filters was 
reportedly being blocked again, several days after access to the site in 
China had been restored.'

Canada - Privacy Annual Report.
<http://www.privcom.gc.ca/information/ar/02_04_10_e.asp>
It is my duty, in this Annual Report, to present a solemn and urgent warning 
to every Member of Parliament and Senator, and indeed to every Canadian: The 
fundamental human right of privacy in Canada is under assault as never 
before.

Global Internet Liberty Campaign Newsletter.
Volume 7, Issue 1, 31 January 2003.
<http://www.gilc.org/alert/alert71.html>
Contents:
Free expression
[1] Jailed Tunisian Net dissident on hunger strike
[2] Norwegian teen faces DVD computer speech retrial
[3] Chinese gov't targets weblogs, arrests Net activists
[4] Malaysian web news agency raided
[5] Vietnamese online dissident gets jail time
[6] German Internet censor plan papers cause alarm
[7] Pro-Net fair use bill resubmitted in US Congress
[8] Court holds cybercafe chain liable for copyright violations
[9] Music labels consider Net blocking, more crippleware
[10] Several European nations sign online hate speech pact
[11] Emails to British politicians censored
Privacy
[12] EU privacy concerns lead to Microsoft Passport changes
[13] New bills target Total Informational Awareness spy program
[14] Verizon appeals Net customer info subpoena decision
[15] Panel rejects British gov't data retention plan
[16] Transmeta microchips to include TCPA-type features
[17] Studies indicate barriers to mass surveillance are eroding
[18] Big Brother Awards ceremonies held in Bulgaria, France & Denmark
[19] European privacy & civil rights newsletter launched

Australia Weighs Taxing Blank Media.
<http://www.politechbot.com/p-04406.html>
The entertainment content industry is calling for a NEW levy to offset the 
losses it alleges it is suffering as a result of digital technology: on 
blank media.

South Africa - New Law Gives Employers Access to Email.
<http://www.itechnology.co.za/index.php?click_id=594&art_id=vn20030204055438131C930833&set_id=1>
Employees can be asked to forsake their privacy rights so that companies can 
circumvent provisions of the Interception of Communication Act.  The act 
requires employees to ask staff for permission before monitoring their 
emails, post and phone calls.

MISCELLANEOUS

EPIC Alert.
Volume 10.02, 31 January 2003.
<http://www.epic.org/alert/EPIC_Alert_10.02.html>
Contents:
[1] European Commission Orders Microsoft to Modify Passport
[2] Critical Hill Action Pending on "Total Information Awareness"
[3] Opposition to Data Retention Grows in Europe
[4] Public Voice Conference at OECD-APEC Forum on the Digital Economy
[5] FTC, New York Attorney General Take Action to Protect Privacy
[6] Privacy International Seeks Nominations for Big Brother Awards

Compiled by Dylan Thomarie
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